| "Joseph Lowery and Derren Whiteman provide details and examples essential for the Web graphics professional." —David Morris, Fireworks Product Manager, Macromedia *Create traffic-stopping vector or bitmap Web graphics and animations *Build eye-catching effects using layers, rollovers, frames, and slices *Master the new interface and improved graphics and Web connectivity tools If Fireworks MX can do it, you can do it too . . .
From vector drawing and bitmap editing to animations and JavaScript output, Fireworks MX 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 the lowdown on the new interface or new options for transparent gradients, text editing, and pop-up menus. Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of Fireworks MX *Master the basics, from object creation to full-blown photo manipulation *Enhance your images with sophisticated fills, filters, xtras, layers, and Live Effects *Build in interactivity using hotspots, slices, and JavaScript behaviors – no coding required *Speed up production with styles, libraries, and round-trip workflow features *Make the most of sliced file auto-checkout, XHTML support, and other new tools for Dreamweaver integration *Get up to speed fast on GIF animation and create state-of-the-art banner ads Bonus CD-ROM *Fireworks commands, templates, textures, gradients, strokes, and images *Macromedia Flash MX, Dreamweaver MX, Fireworks MX, and FreeHand trial versions *Splat!, Eye Candy 4000, and Xenofex demo versions by Alien Skin Software
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