Macromedia Director MX 2004 now available

Macromedia has announced the immediate availability of Macromedia Director MX 2004, the latest version of its multimedia authoring tool.
Macromedia Director MX 2004 adds support for JavaScript, Macromedia Flash MX 2004 content, DVD-Video playback and the ability to create projector files for both Mac and Windows platforms in one simple step. Director MX 2004 is available for immediate download from the Macromedia Online Store at www.macromedia.com/go/buy_dmx2004/.
"Macromedia Director MX 2004 furthers the product's rich legacy by adding features that directly address developer requests to work more efficiently and utilize the latest technologies available," said Miriam Geller, director of product management, Macromedia. "Director MX 2004 greatly eases development and enables users to create richer content through a seamless workflow with other MX 2004 products and support for standards like JavaScript and DVD-Video."
Macromedia Director MX 2004 delivers multimedia content anywhere, whether it be to CD, DVD, intranets, kiosks, or the Internet. Director MX 2004 supports most major video, audio, bitmap, 3D and vector formats to give developers the broadest content palette from which to deliver sophisticated and compelling user experiences. Extensive video capabilities within Director MX 2004 allow developers to incorporate video files in DVD-Video, Windows Media, RealMedia, QuickTime and Flash Video formats. DVD-Video functionality will enable developers to embed, control and playback DVD-Video content within multimedia projects.
Director also has a powerful Xtras plug-in architecture that enables developers to extend both the application and playback to add nearly limitless functionality.
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