 | Fireworks 4 Bible |
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Product Description
From vector drawing to bit map editing to animations, Fireworks 4 from Macromedia puts all the Web graphics tools you need into a single, cohesive package. Packed with timesaving tips and real-world examples, Fireworks 4 Bible shows you how to make the most of Fireworks to create professional looking Web graphics and designs.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2617360 in Books
- Published on: 2001-05-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 3.69 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 954 pages
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
Designers with substantial experience with other drawing and painting applications may not realize how much more practical and time-saving Fireworks can be when it comes to making graphics for the Web. Whether you are new to Fireworks or have already dabbled a bit, and are looking to find out all it can do, you couldn't find a more thorough or enthusiastic instructor than Joseph Lowery and his Fireworks 4 Bible. One of the premier writers on Dreamweaver and Fireworks, Lowery has earned the respect of Macromedia and the many users who have benefited from his advice. Here he fulfills the usual function of the Bible series: basic instruction is mixed with a detailed manual that performs perfectly as a reference guide.
Lowery discusses the particular strengths of Fireworks, the (common Macromedia) interface, and the work environment; every tool, menu, and palette gets scrutinized. Mastering the tools (a "short learning curve," the author notes encouragingly)--vector graphics, bitmaps, colors, strokes, paths, and text--are then examined. Readers are introduced to how the results work on the Web (hotspots, slices, rollovers) and then learn the best methods for making GIF animations (onion skinning, tweening, frame handling). The appendices include a Web primer and keyboard shortcuts. Throughout the book, features that are new in version 4 are highlighted for easy access, as are tips (insights that go beyond basics), notes (technical asides) and cautions (anticipations of common errors).
Why would you want another reference when Macromedia provides great online application support? Because Lowery packs a lot of experience in with the how-to instructions. For example, he is sure to mention any technique that might shave even just a second off work time. Add them up and you may just find yourself with enough leftover time to have another cup of coffee and make more art. --Angelynn Grant
From the Back Cover
If Fireworks 4 can do it, you can do it too ... From vector drawing to bitmap editing to animations, Fireworks 4 puts all the Web graphics tools you need into a single cohesive package. Packed with time-saving tips and real-world examples - including 16 pages of color illustrations - this comprehensive guide shows you how to make the most of Fireworks, whether you're looking for an in-depth tutorial on program fundamentals or savvy advice on the latest layers tools or the new Photoshop integration features. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Fireworks 4
* Master the basics, from object creation to full-blown photo manipulation
* Enhance your images with sophisticated fills, filters, xtras, layers, and Live Effects
* Automate repetitive tasks with batch processing
* Build in interactivity using hotspots, slices, and JavaScript behaviors - no coding required
* Get up to speed fast on GIF animation and create state-of-the-art banner ads
* Speed up production with new round-trip workflow features, including total Photoshop integration
Bonus CD-ROM includes:
* Demos of Eye Candy 4000 and Xenofex 1
* Samples of eHandsOn Training for Fireworks and Dreamweaver
* Trial versions of Fireworks 4, Dreamweaver 4, Freehand 9, and Flash 5
* Fireworks commands, templates, textures, gradients, strokes, and images
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About the Author
About the Authors Joseph Lowery has been writing about computers since 1981. Besides writing for such magazines as Wired and the Seybold Report on Internet Publishing, he has written several books, including Fireworks 3 Bible, Dreamweaver 4 Bible, Buying Online For Dummies, and the upcoming Dreamweaver UltraDev Bible (Hungry Minds, Inc.). He has garnered the attention and respect of many at Macromedia and has been featured as a presenter for Macromedia User Conferences, and as a speaker for Macromedia Web World. Joe also teaches at Seybold Conferences. His latest forum is teaching Dreamweaver courses on eHandsOn, an online training center offered by eHandsOn Corp. for Web site design and production using Macromedia Dreamweaver and Fireworks. A professional Web developer, Joe lives in New York City with his wife, Debra Wanner, and his daughter, Margot. Simon White is a writer, artist, and musician who started creating Web sites in 1995. He has served as lead designer for Web production companies in New York and San Francisco, and has contributed to a number of books on Web design and graphics. Long a specialist in multimedia for the Web, he is currently working in the emerging Internet music industry. Simon lives in San Francisco - near the beach - with his wife, Kelly, and a couple of Macs. You can reach him at simonwhite.com.
