Adobe Director 11.5 and Adobe Shockwave® Player software help you create and publish compelling interactive games, demos, prototypes, kiosks, simulations, and eLearning courses for the web, Mac and Windows® desktops, DVDs, and CDs. Integrate virtually any major file format, including video created with Adobe Flash® software and native 3D content, for the greatest return on your creativity.
Who should buy Adobe Director 11.5?
Multimedia application authors, 3D game developers, and education and training application authors who want to create the most compelling interactive content should purchase Adobe Director 11.5.
Enriched audio capabilities — Make your games sound as real as they look with 5.1 channel surround sound, real-time mixing, audio effects, and DSP filters.
Enhanced video capabilities — Create an enhanced multimedia experience using H.264 video integration that lets you play full-screen, high-definition video in your multimedia applications and games.
New 3D importer for Google SketchUp — Rapidly create rich 3D environments using the many ready-made 3D models available via Google SketchUp and Google 3D Warehouse.
Streaming support — Achieve an even wider variety of rich visual effects, including blur, drop shadow, bevel, glow, and more, with bitmap filters you can apply through the user interface or scripting.Take advantage of Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) to stream audio and video over the Internet.
New datatype — Save development time and reduce application-loading time using ByteArray datatype, which lets you easily access and manipulate binary data.
Enhanced physics engine — Create new levels of advanced dynamic motion and interaction in your games and simulations thanks to an enhanced physics engine that offers support for dynamic concave rigid bodies.
Enhanced productivity with multiple undo/redo — Experiment freely, knowing you can instantly undo or redo multiple steps in one click.
Is Adobe Director 11.5 compatible with Microsoft® Windows Vista®?
Yes. Adobe Director is compatible with Windows Vista. See the system requirements for a full description of compatible platforms.
Is Adobe Director 11.5 available on Mac OS X?
Yes. Adobe Director 11.5 is compatible with Mac OS X v10.4. See the system requirements for a full description of compatible platforms.
Director 11.5 is available in English now. The French, German, and Japanese versions will be available in early April.
Is educational pricing available for Director 11.5?
Director 11.5 for education is available at a discounted price to qualified educational end users. Visit the Adobe Store to learn more about special prices for teachers and students.
Can I try Director 11.5 before I buy it?
The 30-day trial version of Director 11.5 will be available in English in late March. Additional languages will become available shortly thereafter.
Do I need both the Mac and Windows product versions to create cross-platform movies?
Director 11.5 enables you to create executable files and Shockwave content for both Mac and Windows platforms from both the Mac version and the Windows version of the product. (Some restrictions apply; see TechNote #19190.) We recommend that you test your content on all platforms where you expect users to view it. In addition, you may need to debug your content on the target platform if you are creating content that has system level controls.
What media types does Director 11.5 support?
Director 11.5 is the industry leader in supporting multiple media types, with support for QuickTime video, video for Adobe Flash, bitmaps, text, vectors, sound, and 3D content, as well as streaming RealVideo and RealAudio.
Developers save their Director content as Shockwave movies viewable on the web. Users view this content from within all popular browsers using Adobe Shockwave Player.
How many people have Shockwave Player installed? How do they get it?
Today, most web users (more than 400 million) have Shockwave Player installed and can immediately view Shockwave content. Users can visit the Shockwave Player Download Center to easily download the latest software.
Can I distribute Shockwave Player with my Shockwave content?
Yes, developers who have created CD-ROM content that depends on either Flash Player or Shockwave Player technology are allowed to distribute the software themselves (rather than requiring customers to download them from the web). Read more about how to license and distribute Adobe Flash Player and Shockwave Player.
Does Director 11.5 create executable files?
Director 11.5 can create executables, called projectors. Director 11.5 enables you to create executables and Shockwave content for both Mac and Windows platforms from both the Mac and Windows versions of the product.
What platforms are supported for authoring applications with Director 11.5?
Director 11.5 supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac Intel® platforms for authoring.
In what languages can I purchase Director 11.5?
Director 11.5 is available in English, French, German, and Japanese.
Where can I find technical support for Director?
Adobe provides a range of free and fee-based technical support services. Find details on Adobe's support programs. For additional Director support information, visit the Director support page.
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