Fireworks 2 Bible Book

Macromedia Fireworks 2 is one of the most flexible graphics design and manipulation programs for the Web. The Fireworks 2 Bible is a definitive title that offers a one-stop tutorial and reference to the product. While the book focuses on the features of Fireworks, it also offers introductions to key topics for those new to the technical issues of dishing up graphics on the Net. For example, the chapter entitled "Managing Colour" begins with a concise and easy-to-read description of the colour palette compatibility issues you'll run into and offers nice tips like compensating for Macintosh and PC gamma levels. Such a presentation makes the book and the Fireworks program good starting points for developers new to the graphics game. Fireworks offers more functionality than ordinary graphics packages and this guide covers them all. Readers will learn how to use special effects, optimise elements for Web standards and output their creations to HTML and JavaScript code. There is also a chapter about integration with Macromedia's Dreamweaver Web authoring package. An included CD-ROM includes trial versions of Fireworks 2, Flash 4, Dreamweaver 2, Colour Web Pro and other utilities, as well as a library of graphics. If you're making Fireworks 2 a key part of your coding strategy or just curious about the program, this well organised title is a wise investment. --Stephen W. Plain, amazon.comTopics covered: Fireworks tools, colour management, Live Effects, Fireworks Styles, utilising behaviours, exporting Web code and animation techniques.Read More