Adobe^? Creative Suite^? 3 Web Premium All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies^?

by Damon Dean (San Francisco, CA, author); Andy Cowitt (San Francisco, CA, author); Jennifer Smith; Christopher Smith (Aston University)

• ISBN13: 9780470120996
• ISBN10: 0470120991
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-08-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The future looks bright for Web developers! With Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium, you now have fantastic tools that enable you to create a wide array of content and graphics to deploy on a Web site that is dynamic and easy to maintain. Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies is a hands-on, easy-to-understand guide to the main features in all the CS3 Web development products. The no-nonsense approach is designed to help you build Web sites by covering the basics of each program-Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Flash, Contribute, and Acrobat-as well as the new features in a clear and concise minibook. You get all the expert guidance you need to: Choose the right tools for the job Create basic HTML Web pages Punch up your pages with forms and frames in Dreamweaver Save Photoshop images for print and the Web Work with text, shapes, and images in Fireworks Understand page layout Use layers, filters, and effects in Illustrator Work with animation, sound, and video in Flash Add interactivity to PDF files in Acrobat Integrate Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and Contribute with other Adobe products Tackle advanced concepts And much, much more! This friendly guide doesn't just cover all the new tools in the Suite; it also offers you a primer on Web design as well as insight into how the Suite influences design. Complete with helpful hints on securing your work, Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies is your one-stop guide to making the most of the Suite and developing for the Web quickly and easily!

Author Biography

Damon Dean is an experienced Web producer and developer.

Andy Cowitt is a professional Web developer.

Jennifer Smith is a designer and the founder of American Graphics Institute Training.

Christopher Smith is an Adobe Certified Expert.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Dreamweaver CS3

Introduction to Dreamweaver CS3

Creating Basic Web Pages

Creating and Using Dreamweaver Sites

Punching Up Your Pages with Forms and Frames

Laying Out Pages with AP Divs and AP Elements

Advanced Web Page Design Techniques

Adding Interactivity with Spry

Photoshop CS3

Exploring New Features in Photoshop CS3

Getting into Photoshop CS3 Basics

Messing with Mode Matters

Creating a Selection

Using the Photoshop Pen Tool

Thinking about Resolution Basics

Creating a Good Image

Working with Painting and Retouching Tools

Using Layers

Saving Photoshop Images for Print and the Web

Fireworks CS3

Introduction to Fireworks CS3

Fireworks CS3 Basics

Working with Text, Shapes, and Images

Transforming Text, Shapes, and Images

The Power of Layers and Frames

Slicing Up Content for the Web

Advanced Fireworks CS3 Tools

Illustrator CS3

What's New in Adobe Illustrator CS3?

Discovering Illustrator CS3

Using the Selection Tools

Creating Basic Shape

Using the Pen Tool and Placing Images

Using Type in Illustrator

Organizing Your Illustrations

Using Layers

Livening Up Illustrations with Color

Using the Transform and Distortions Tools

Working with Transparency and Special Effects Tools

Using Filters and Effects

Using Your Illustrator Images

Flash CS3

Introduction to Adobe Flash CS3

Using the Graphics Tools

Working with Symbols

Making Your Life Easier with Layers

Creating Animation

Adding Sound and Video

Publishing Movies

Using Flash's Components

Contribute CS3

Introduction to Contribute CS3

Basics for Contributors

Contribute CS3 Administration

Acrobat

Discovering Essential Acrobat Information

Creating PDF Files

Adding Interactivity to PDF Files

Editing and Extracting Text and Graphics

Using Commenting and Annotation Tools

Securing Your PDF Files

Index

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