Dewey Decimal006.6/869
Table Of ContentIntroduction. PART I: Fireworks: A Graphic Design Program, Not a 4th of July Sparkler. Chapter 1: Fireworks: A Web Designer's Best Friend. Chapter 2: Finding Your Way in Fireworks. Chapter 3: Creating Shapes. Chapter 4: Fun with Pixels 101: Editing Images. Chapter 5: Working with Color. Chapter 6: Getting the Word Out with Text. PART II: Creating Complex Graphics for Fun and Profit. Chapter 7: Creating Line and Outline Styles. Chapter 8: Coloring Solid Objects with Fills. Chapter 9: Scaling, Moving, and Rotating Objects. Chapter 10: Modifying, Reshaping, and Arranging Objects. Chapter 11: Creating Special Effects. Chapter 12: Optimizing Artwork for Export. Chapter 13: Creating Reusable Artwork. PART III: Making Fireworks Even Hotter: Creating Animations and Dynamic Web Elements. Chapter 14: Creating Animations. Chapter 15: Creating Animated Banners and Graphics. Chapter 16: Creating Image Hotspots and Internet Links. Chapter 17: Creating Interactive Web Pages. Chapter 18: Exporting Images. PART IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Turbocharge Fireworks. Chapter 20: Ten Fireworks Tips and Tricks. Chapter 21: Top Ten Internet Sources for Fireworks. Index. Book Registration Information.
SynopsisGet the scoop on rollover buttons, animations, and more Find out how to optimize images for speedy downloads The fun and easy way " to whip up great-looking Web graphics Fireworks gives you the power to create awesome Web graphics. But how do you get a handle on all those menus, tools, and panels? Relax! In clear, easy-to-understand language, a Web graphics pro shows you step-by-step how to put Fireworks to work - and produce dynamite images, terrific text effects, intriguing interactive elements, and attention-grabbing animations. Discover how to: Get a grip on bitmap and vector graphics Build eye-catching graphic objects Edit images and manipulate text Create animated banners and graphics Add links, interactive hotspots, and buttons The Dummies Way " Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily " e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers, Fireworks 4 for Dummies provides a light-hearted but thorough reference for anyone who want to understand Macromedia's smash-hit graphics tool quickly and in plain English. The author covers each topic simply but in enough detail to make it useful. You'll be able to quickly find any topic you need and get back to work without delay. The book is divided into seven parts, each dealing with a different aspect of Fireworks: drawing, animation, automation including JavaScripting, linking, and exporting. This book will be a great addition to the libraries of everybody working in Web development, whether for business or as a hobby.
LC Classification NumberT385.S237 2001