Macromedia has launched the Macromedia Back-to-School Fall 2004 student promotion. Through Oct. 31, 2004, students may register to win a weekly drawing for a Casio EX-S3 Exilim digital camera and view a new online comicbook at www.macromedia.com/resources/student. Any student, age 14 and older, who purchases Macromedia Studio MX 2004 with Flash Professional by October 31, 2004, may register for a chance to win a digital camera.

Built with Macromedia Studio MX 2004 with Flash Professional, THE PROFESSIONALS online comicbook tells the story of four recent college grads who pursue careers as spies.

In addition, Macromedia is also offering a new online seminar series for students to learn how people in various industries are making the most of their digital skills. Guest speakers will include business, communication and Web professionals who will discuss how they are using technology in the workplace and in their careers. Students will have a chance to ask questions and interact during these live online discussions powered by Macromedia Breeze Live.

Macromedia Studio MX 2004 with Flash Professional includes the latest versions of Macromedia Flash Professional, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and FreeHand. The program is available to full-time students for $249. The software works on Mac OS X v10.2.6 or higher, and for Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

Macromedia produces software for business users, developers and designers to create and deliver content on the Internet, on fixed media, on wireless and on digital devices. For more information, visit www.macromedia.com.