Playing with Fire: Tapping the Power of Macromedia? Fireworks? 4 (For Dummies) - Softcover

Rathgeber, Linda S.; Nicholls, David C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764535498 ISBN 13: 9780764535499

Publisher: Wiley, 2001

Synopsis

This stunning, four-color book features a unique Q&A format built around hundreds of lavishly illustrated, step-by-step techniques. It also features guest artists throughout. The Q&A format makes for easy, instant access to solutions. The extensive, step-by-step color figures make following and understanding the steps and their effects even easier and more compelling. Links and references make access to additional information easy and fast. And a cross-platform CD-ROM includes all the files from the book, plus tryouts of Fireworks, Dreamweaver and other products.

This full-color step-by-step techniques book is designed to be the ultimate Fireworks reference.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Playing with Fire Introducing the ultimate Fireworks recipe book! Drawing on real solutions from real Fireworks designers, Linda Rathgeber and David Nicholls show you exactly how to create more than 75 specific looks, textures, and effects, from dripping text and pearlized buttons to flipping pages and rolling numerals. Whether you're a Fireworks fan, a Dreamweaver developer, or a Photoshop veteran, this is the one book you need to answer those burning Fireworks questions—and start playing with fire. "The most exciting Fireworks book to come along yet.... If you want to learn how to make killer Web graphics and interfaces ... don't put this book down. Run, don't walk, to the nearest checkout stand immediately!" — Al Sparber, author, Web developer, and Macromedia evangelist CD-ROM includes: Over 20 Fireworks tools, utilities, and demos including SWiSH, Ignite, and TopStyle Pro Fireworks 4 and Dreamweaver 4 trial versions Sample art from the book and links to useful sites EyeCandy 4000 filters demo version by Alien Skin Software System Requirements: Pentium PC running Windows 95 or later, Windows NT 4 or later; Power Macintosh running System 8.6 or later. See the About the CD Appendix for details and complete system requirements. www.hungryminds.com

About the Author

Linda Rathgeber is a writer, Web developer, and Macromedia Evangelist whose Web site, playingwithfire.com, helps people make the most of Fireworks. Currently the creative director of the Oztex Alliance, she has worked for magazines and film companies, among other clients. David C. Nicholls is a photographer, physicist, digital compression expert, and Web developer whose clients include the Australian government.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0764535498
• ISBN 13: 9780764535499
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256