Dreamweaver 8 Design and Construction: Web Design Production Methods from the Master Architect Builders (O'Reilly Digital Studio)

Dreamweaver 8 Design and Construction: Web Design Production Methods from the Master Architect Builders (O'Reilly Digital Studio)

You're a beginner who wants to design a state-of-the-art family web site. You've just started a new job, and you need to learn Dreamweaver fast. Or maybe you're a professional who's been using another program but is now switching to Macromedia's leading web design tool. Learning Dreamweaver 8 gets you up to speed, quickly and efficiently.Straightforwardly practical, with speed as the by-word, this hands-on guide focuses on the best practices for constructing both interactive and static web sites. While explaining core concepts clearly and thoroughly, so that beginners have a solid conceptural and technical foundation, it cuts through the clutter that might slow down a beginner tackling a subject as vast as web design and a tool as robust as Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver 8 Design and Construction emphasizes learning by doing, with short, task-oriented chapters that demonstrate theory by presenting design solutions and explaining the principles that make them work. Plenty of screen shots, illustrations, and sample layouts accompany rapid prototyping techniques for site production. Marc Campbell has been building web sites since 1997-for everything from comic book fan communities to state government portals and e-commerce applications. A Macromedia Certified Dreamweaver Developer and beta tester, he has taught web design to students at all levels and has written eight books on the subject.Sidebars in Dreamweaver 8 Design and Construction allow readers to decide how deeply they want to delve into the subject. "Best Bets" offer bottom-line recommendations for those who want to skip the general discussion, while "Behind the Scenes" sidebars provide more in-depth looks at particular topics for those who want more detail. Absolute beginner or faux debutante, you'll learn proven procedures for quickly building Dreamweaver sites.

  • UPC: 636920101635
  • ASIN: 0596101635
  • ISBN: 9780596101633
  • Brand: Brand: O'Reilly Media
  • Manufacturer: O'Reilly Media

Adobe InDesign CS5 Revealed (Adobe Creative Suite)

Adobe InDesign CS5 Revealed (Adobe Creative Suite)

Graphic design professionals and design students alike have embraced Adobe InDesign as the industry standard for page layout software--and they're mastering it with ADOBE INDESIGN CS5 REVEALED. A thorough, in-depth exploration of the latest release, this highly visual book covers all the fundamental concepts, starting with the workspace and proceeding logically and intuitively to more advanced topics. Chock full of new lessons covering new features, this edition retains its step-by-step tutorials and user-friendly design, resulting in a resource that is comprehensive, clear, and effective. Data files needed to complete the projects in the book are found on a CD located in the back of the book.

  • ASIN: 1111130493
  • ISBN: 1111130493
  • Brand: Brand: Cengage Learning
  • Manufacturer: Course Technology

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Adobe Muse

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Adobe Muse

  • ASIN: 1118240510
  • ISBN: 1118240510
  • Manufacturer: Visual

Flash Builder 4 and Flex 4 Bible

Flash Builder 4 and Flex 4 Bible

A complete and thorough reference for developers on the new Flex 4 platform Create desktop applications that behave identically on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux with Adobe's new Flash Builder 4 platform and this in-depth guide. The book's tutorials and explanations walk you step-by-step through Flash Builder's new, faster tools; the new framework for generating code; how to connect to popular application servers; upgrading from Flex 3; and much more. Shows you how to create rich applications for the Web and desktop with the very latest version of Flex, with detailed coverage for both new and veteran Flex application developers Walks you through Flex basics; upgrading from Flex 3; how to create desktop applications with AIR; and integrating Flex applications with the most popular application servers, including ColdFusion, ASP.NET, and PHP Includes extensive code samples of common tasks that you can use to jump-start your development projects Flex your development muscles with the Flex 4 and this comprehensive guide.

  • ASIN: 0470488956
  • ISBN: 0470488956
  • Manufacturer: Wiley

Programming Flex 3: The Comprehensive Guide to Creating Rich Internet Applications with Adobe Flex

Programming Flex 3: The Comprehensive Guide to Creating Rich Internet Applications with Adobe Flex

If you want to try your hand at developing rich Internet applications with Adobe's Flex 3, and already have experience with frameworks such as .NET or Java, this is the ideal book to get you started. Programming Flex 3 gives you a solid understanding of Flex 3's core concepts, and valuable insight into how, why, and when to use specific Flex features. Numerous examples and sample code demonstrate ways to build complete, functional applications for the Web, using the free Flex SDK, and RIAs for the desktop, using Adobe AIR. This book is an excellent companion to Adobe's Flex 3 reference documentation. With this book, you will:Learn the underlying details of the Flex frameworkProgram with MXML and ActionScriptArrange the layout and deal with UI componentsWork with mediaManage state for applications and componentsUse transitions and effectsDebug your Flex applicationsCreate custom componentsEmbed Flex applications in web browsersBuild AIR applications for the desktopFlex 3 will put you at the forefront of the RIA revolution on both the Web and the desktop. Programming Flex 3 will help you get the most from this amazing and sophisticated technology.

  • UPC: 636920516217
  • ASIN: 0596516215
  • ISBN: 0596516215
  • Brand: Brand: Adobe Dev Library
  • Manufacturer: Adobe Developer Library

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop cs

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop cs

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something – and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you’ll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 140 Photoshop tasks, from launching the program and setting preferences to scaling images, replacing colors, correcting shadows, and generating patterns. "I write to extend my thanks and appreciation for your books. They are clear, easy to follow, and straight to the point. Keep up the good work!" – Seward Kollie (Dakar, Senegal) "Your books are extraordinary! THANK YOU! I buy them for friends, family, and colleagues." — Christine J. Manfrin (Castle Rock, CO) "Teach Yourself VISUALLY" sidebars offer practical tips and tricks Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task Succinct explanations walk you through step by step Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

  • UPC: 785555870864
  • ASIN: 0764541811
  • ISBN: 0764541811
  • Manufacturer: Visual

Adobe AIR 1.5 Cookbook: Solutions and Examples for Rich Internet Application Developers

Adobe AIR 1.5 Cookbook: Solutions and Examples for Rich Internet Application Developers

Thoroughly vetted by Adobe's AIR development team, Adobe AIR 1.5 Cookbook addresses fundamentals, best practices, and topics that web developers and application designers inquire about most. The hands-on recipes in this cookbook help you solve a variety of tasks and scenarios you may encounter using Adobe AIR to build Rich Internet Applications for the desktop. It's an ideal way to learn the nuances of Adobe AIR, with practical solutions you can use right away, and detailed explanations of why and how they work. These recipes will help you:Build an AIR application with Flex, Flash, or HTML and AjaxCreate a database and connect it to your applicationPut together native menus for PCs and MacsWork with the Service Monitor FrameworkUtilize the Adobe AIR Update FrameworkCreate branded desktop experiences with custom chrome and custom application iconsDistribute your AIR application with the Seamless Install BadgeAnd more. Adobe AIR 1.5 Cookbook includes dozens of recipes from rising stars in the AIR development community-David Tucker, Rich Tretola, Marco Casario, and Koen De Weggheleire-along with the best solutions posted by visitors to the Adobe AIR Cookbook community website hosted by Adobe and O'Reilly (www.adobe.com/go/air_cookbook). If you're ready to expand your skill set with Adobe AIR, this is the book you've been waiting for.

  • UPC: 636920522508
  • ASIN: 0596522509
  • ISBN: 0596522509
  • Brand: Brand: Adobe Developer Library
  • Manufacturer: Adobe Developer Library

Learning Flex 3: Getting up to Speed with Rich Internet Applications (Adobe Developer Library)

Learning Flex 3: Getting up to Speed with Rich Internet Applications (Adobe Developer Library)

How soon can you learn Adobe Flex 3? With this book's unique hands-on approach, you will be able to tinker with examples right away, and create your own Rich Internet Applications with Flex within the first few chapters. As you progress, you learn how to build a layout, add interactivity, work with data, and deploy your applications to either the Web or the desktop.Learning Flex 3 offers step-by-step instructions that are clear and concise, along with tips and tricks that author Alaric Cole has gathered after years of using Flex and teaching it to fellow developers at Yahoo! You'll understand how Flex works, how to use the MXML markup language and work with ActionScript, how to deploy RIAs to the desktop using Adobe AIR, and much more. Whether you're a beginner, or an experienced web developer coming to Flex from another platform, Learning Flex 3 is the ideal way to learn how to:Set up your environment with FlexBuilder and EclipseCreate a new Flex projectUse the different design views in FlexWrite code with MXMLLay out your Flex applicationEmbed images and graphicsBuild a user interfaceAdd interactivity with ActionScriptHandle user inputMove, display, and collect dataAdd custom components with MXMLAdd sound effects, filters, and transitionsStyle your applications with CSS, skins, and themesDeploy applications to the Web, or to the desktop using Adobe AIRAlso included are brief explanations of objects, classes, components, properties, methods, types, and other Flex attributes. You will find that Learning Flex 3 is not only the most complete tutorial for Flex, it's also the quickest way to get going with the latest version of this powerful framework.

  • UPC: 636920517320
  • ASIN: 0596517327
  • ISBN: 9780596517328
  • Manufacturer: Adobe Developer Library

Learning ActionScript 3.0: A Beginner's Guide

Learning ActionScript 3.0: A Beginner's Guide

  • ASIN: 059652787X
  • ISBN: 059652787X
  • Brand: Brand: Adobe Dev Library
  • Manufacturer: O'Reilly/Adobe Developer Library

Mobile Development with Adobe Flash Professional CS5.5 and Flash Builder 4.5: Learn by Video

Mobile Development with Adobe Flash Professional CS5.5 and Flash Builder 4.5: Learn by Video

This innovative, in-depth video training course and accompanying 48-page full-color book, is aimed at designers and developers looking to create applications for mobile devices using the popular Adobe Flash Platform After an industry debate that made headlines for months, designers and developers can use their Adobe Flash Professional, Flex, and ActionScript skills to quickly begin developing applications for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, as well as for Android devices. In this in-depth course, you'll learn from the ground up how to set up your system to become a mobile developer, create applications, and master each step of the publishing process (including how to get a working Apple certificate to place your app in the App Store). Coverage also includes features in new CS5.5 such as improved Text Layout Framework functionality and code snippets that let you easily take advantage of mobile features such as the accelerometer. You’ll also learn best-practices for working smart, as well as what kinds of applications and utilities are most appropriate for Flash-platform development. An experienced instructor presents hours of exceptional quality video tutorials, complete with lesson files, assessment quizzes, and review materials. The video is wrapped in a unique interface that allows the viewer to jump to any topic and also bookmark individual sections for later review. The unique Watch-and-Work mode shrinks the video into a small window to allow the student to work alongside in Flash. Project files used in the lessons are included on the disc so viewers can practice what they've learned, and interactive review questions help reinforce freshly gained knowledge. Selected videos can be downloaded for viewing on iPhones, iPods, and other compatible mobile devices.

  • ASIN: 0321788109
  • ISBN: 0321788109
  • Manufacturer: Peachpit Press