This book illustrates the power of Silverlight as a animation, graphics, and game-creation tools. He teaches the basics of computer animation, using trigonometry and vector movement before moving on to more advanced topics such as modeling of physics and particle systems. With the example complete code for all types of animation and interaction, this is an invaluable resource for both beginners and Silverlight more advanced users. Fully updated for Silverlight 3 See the power of Silverlight in action Learn the building blocks of animation in Silverlight 2 What you will learn Learn how to create a procedural animation (code-based) in Silverlight Using trigonometry and vectors to create a motion animation Create text and image effects such as blur and Adding a drop shadow of physics effects, such as gravity experiments with kinematics to create walk cycles Playing with particle systems to create a simple explosion Who is this book?