The must-have book on the leading suite of software for graphic and web designers
Fully revised and updated this hands-on resource offers a one-stop learning opportunity through eight minibooks dedicated to each product inside Adobe's Design & Web Premium Suite. The minibooks include Adobe Creative Suite Basics, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks. The book contains information on new image enhancements to After Effects, 64-bit versions of Illustrator and Flash Professional, and a new tool, dubbed Helium, that will enable designers to create content using HTML5 and CSS3.
- Offers the depth needed by novices and long-time professionals
- Covers the key features and tools users need to master individual programs to their fullest capacities
- Helps designers to be more creative and productive
- Filled with tips and techniques for using the 8 design programs
This popular package gives designers a full review of the most popular design and development tools on the market.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 1
Book I: Adobe Creative Suite 6 Basics 7
Chapter 1: Introducing Adobe Creative Suite 6 9
Chapter 2: Using Common Menus and Commands 17
Chapter 3: Exploring Common Panels 29
Chapter 4: Using Common Extensions and Filters 35
Chapter 5: Importing and Exporting 43
Chapter 6: Handling Graphics, Paths, Text, and Fonts 57
Chapter 7: Using Color 69
Chapter 8: Printing Documents 77
Book II: InDesign CS6 87
Chapter 1: Introducing InDesign CS6 89
Chapter 2: Working with Text and Text Frames 109
Chapter 3: Understanding Page Layout 135
Chapter 4: Drawing in InDesign 155
Chapter 5: Understanding Color 175
Chapter 6: Clipping Paths, Alignment, and Object Transformation 181
Chapter 7: Exporting to PDF, Flash, and Printing 191
Chapter 8: Creating Digital Documents using HTML and EPUB 205
Book III: Illustrator CS6 213
Chapter 1: What's New in Illustrator CS6 215
Chapter 2: Discovering Illustrator CS6 223
Chapter 3: Using the Selection Tools 241
Chapter 4: Creating Basic Shapes 251
Chapter 5: Using the Pen Tool and Placing Images 261
Chapter 6: Using Type in Illustrator 277
Chapter 7: Organizing Your Illustrations 301
Chapter 8: Using Layers 311
Chapter 9: Livening Up Illustrations with Color 319
Chapter 10: Using the Transform and Distortion Tools 343
Chapter 11: Working with Transparency and Special Effects Tools 355
Chapter 12: Using Filters and Effects 367
Chapter 13: Using Your Illustrator Images 379
Book IV: Photoshop CS6 393
Chapter 1: Exploring New Features in Photoshop CS6 395
Chapter 2: Getting Into Photoshop CS6 Basics 409
Chapter 3: Messing with Mode Matters 421
Chapter 4: Creating a Selection 429
Chapter 5: Using the Photoshop Pen Tool 447
Chapter 6: Thinking about Resolution Basics 457
Chapter 7: Creating a Good Image 463
Chapter 8: Working with Painting and Retouching Tools 477
Chapter 9: Using Layers 497
Chapter 10: Saving Photoshop Images for Print and the Web 515
Book V: Acrobat X 527
Chapter 1: Discovering Essential Acrobat Information 529
Chapter 2: Creating PDF Files 539
Chapter 3: Adding Interactivity to PDF Files 551
Chapter 4: Editing and Extracting Text and Graphics 559
Chapter 5: Using Commenting and Annotation Tools 567
Chapter 6: Securing Your PDF Files 581
Book VI: Dreamweaver CS6 587
Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with New Features in Dreamweaver 589
Chapter 2: Introducing Dreamweaver CS6 599
Chapter 3: Creating a Website 611
Chapter 4: Working with Images 623
Chapter 5: Adding and Formatting Text 637
Chapter 6: Linking It Together 655
Chapter 7: Creating Tables 665
Chapter 8: Creating CSS Layouts 677
Chapter 9: Publishing Your Website 691
Book VII: Flash Professional CS6 701
Chapter 1: Getting Started in Flash CS6 703
Chapter 2: Drawing in Flash CS6 719
Chapter 3: Symbols and Animation 739
Chapter 4: Applying Advanced Animation 761
Chapter 5: Adding Graphics, Audio, and Video 785
Chapter 6: Lights, Camera, Movie Clips! 807
Chapter 7: Controlling Your Movie with ActionScript 819
Chapter 8: Getting Into the (Work)Flow 841
Chapter 9: Publishing and Final Delivery 855
Book VIII: Fireworks CS6 877
Chapter 1: Introducing Fireworks CS6 879
Chapter 2: Free to Create 887
Chapter 3: Livening Up Your Artwork with Color 897
Chapter 4: Creating Text in Fireworks 903
Chapter 5: Getting Images In and Out of Fireworks 911
Chapter 6: Hotspots, Slices, and CSS Layouts 923
Chapter 7: Using Buttons and Symbols 937
Chapter 8: Don’t Just Sit There — Animate! 947
Chapter 9: Building a Wireframe Using Fireworks 959
Index 967
About the Author :
Jennifer Smith is a web technology expert and author of several books, including Photoshop CS6 Digital Classroom.
Christopher Smith is president of the American Graphics Institute and author of more than ten books on Adobe software.
Fred Gerantabee is an Emmy award-winning interactive designer, web developer, and author.
