The Windows edition covers all basic techniques for creating animation, tools and special effects in the Paint window, cast member types, score channels, techniques for arranging frames and cells in the score, scene transitions, changes to how Director processes color, and upgrades in sound processing. In addition, there are chapters on using QuickTime movies with the Digital Video window and converting Director movies across platforms, using Xtras, third-party plug-ins that make Director more useful and customizable, plus an expanded chapter on Lingo, Director's programming language, and a new chapter on Shockwave.