Fireworks 4 Expert Edge Book

Gain the "expert edge" with this guide written by designers, for designers! Based on the design of the Habitat for Humanity International Partners Web site, this professional how-to guide follows the entire workflow of an internationally renowned team of designers as they build a high profile, real-world site. Learn the technical and collaborative strategies used by the pros--starting at the beginning and examining each step of the process. The use of JavaScript Command Scripts as a powerful creativity-enhancing tool is explained with clear, easy-to-follow examples that even non-programmers can understand. In the pages of this expert-level instructional guide, readers will discover the power and flexibility of Fireworks-the only illustration tool you need for web design! They'll also examine the latest features of the software, including pop-up menus, selective JPEG compression, batch processing, and more. By the end of the book, readers will know how to integrate Fireworks seamlessly with Flash, Dreamweaver, HTML, and DHTML, and they'll see how Fireworks facilitates working in groups. Best of all, readers will learn with concrete examples based on real-world projects. Free with the purchase of this book are more than 12 hours of interactive online training-a 100 value-at eHandsOn.com, the fastest and most complete way to master advanced Fireworks techniques. The online training linked to this book includes full-screen audio/video demonstrations, self-paced tutorials, and reusable source code! Fireworks 4 Expert Edge is written by working professionals who know how to communicate clearly and effectively. Jeffrey Bardzell, co-founder of Flash-Guru and allecto.net, is a multimedia instructional developer for Indiana University. His publications and presentations include such diverse topics as Flash, e-learning, and education policy. Lisa Lopuck is the founder of eHandsOn, an online learning company that connects students to design experts. She is a best-selling author, and has managed Web development for clients including Microsoft, Sony, Fox, and National Geographic.Read More