Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies
	About the Authors
	Dedication
	Authors’ Acknowledgments
	Contents at a Glance
	Table of Contents
	Introduction
		About This Book
		How to Use This Book
		Three Presumptuous Assumptions
		Macintosh versus Windows
		How This Book Is Organized
		Conventions Used in This Book
		Icons Used in This Book
		Where to Go from Here
	Book I: Dreamweaver CS3
		Chapter 1: Introduction to Dreamweaver CS3
			Activating Dreamweaver CS3
			Exploring the Dreamweaver CS3 Interface
			Introducing the Document Window
			Choosing among Standard, Expanded Table, and Layout Modes
			Examining Your Web Site with the Files Panel
			Exploring Toolbar Buttons
			Using Panels and Inspectors
			Getting Help
		Chapter 2: Creating Basic Web Pages
			Setting Ruler and Grid Options in the Document Window
			Creating and Opening Pages
			Establishing Page Properties
			Working with Text
			Working with Images
			Working with Links
			Working with Tables
			Previewing Your Work
			Checking Browser Compatibility
		Chapter 3: Creating and Using Dreamweaver Sites
			Defining a Site in Dreamweaver CS3
			Creating Your First Site
			Setting Up a Remote Connection
			Using Advanced Site Options
			Publishing Your Site
			Maintaining Your Site
			Using Source Control
		Chapter 4: Punching Up Your Pages with Forms and Frames
			Incorporating Forms into Web Pages
			Structuring Pages with Frames
		Chapter 5: Laying Out Pages with AP Divs and AP Elements
			Distinguishing divs from AP Divs
			Tracing a Design
			Setting AP Element Preferences
			Adding an AP Div
			Selecting an AP Div
			Deleting an AP Div
			Placing Objects in an AP Div
			Changing AP Div Properties
			Nesting AP Divs
		Chapter 6: Advanced Web Page Design Techniques
			Creating Clickable Image Maps with Hotspots
			Adding Flash Text Rollovers
			Adding Flash Button Rollovers
			Inserting Image Rollovers
			Setting Up a Navigation Bar
			Adding Audio and Video to Your Pages
			Adding Other Media
			Using Dreamweaver Templates
			Validating Your Code
		Chapter 7: Adding Interactivity with Spry
			Adding Spry Data Set Widgets
			Validating User Input with Spry Widgets
			Adding Spry Navigation Widgets
			Dazzling Users with Spry Effects
	Book II: Photoshop CS3
		Chapter 1: Exploring New Features in Photoshop CS3
			A New Efficient Workspace
			Super Selection Tools and Features
			Smart Filters
			Black-and-White Conversion like a Pro
			Multiple Planes in Vanishing Point Filter
			Help with Aligning
			Improved Curve Controls
			Performance Improvements on Intel Macintosh
			Additional Features in Photoshop Extended
		Chapter 2: Getting into Photoshop CS3 Basics
			Getting Started with Photoshop CS3
			Getting to Know the Tools
			Navigating the Work Area
			Choosing Your Screen Mode
			Cropping an Image
		Chapter 3: Messing with Mode Matters
			Working with Bitmap Images
			Choosing the Correct Photoshop Mode
		Chapter 4: Creating a Selection
			Getting to Know the Selection Tools
			Manipulating Selections
			Saving Selections
			Using the New Vanishing Point Feature
		Chapter 5: Using the Photoshop Pen Tool
			Using Shape Layers
			Using a Path as a Selection
			Clipping Paths
		Chapter 6: Thinking about Resolution Basics
			Creating Images for Print
			Determining the Resolution for Web Images
			Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter to an Image
		Chapter 7: Creating a Good Image
			Reading a Histogram
			Creating a Good Tone Curve
			Using an Adjustment Layer
			Testing a Printer
		Chapter 8: Working with Painting and Retouching Tools
			Using the Swatches Palette
			Choosing Foreground and Background Colors
			The Painting and Retouching Tools
			The Spot Healing Brush Tool
			The Healing Brush Tool
			The Patch Tool
			The Red Eye Tool
			The Brush Tool
			The Clone Stamp Tool
			The History Brush Tool
			The Eraser Tool
			The Gradient Tool
			Blending Modes
			Saving Presets
		Chapter 9: Using Layers
			Creating and Working with Layers
			Creating a Text Layer
			Using Layer Masks
			Organizing Your Layers
			Using Layer Styles
			Smart, Really Smart! Smart Objects
			Merging and Flattening the Image
		Chapter 10: Saving Photoshop Images for Print and the Web
			Choosing a File Format for Saving
			Saving for the Web and Devices
			Saving Settings
	Book III: Fireworks CS3
		Chapter 1: Introduction to Fireworks CS3
			Understanding the Power of Fireworks
			Taking a Quick Tour of the Fireworks Interface
			Viewing and Previewing Your Work
			Customizing Your Work Environment
			Setting Fireworks Preferences
			Getting Help
		Chapter 2: Fireworks CS3 Basics
			Creating a New Document
			Changing Views of Your Document
			Saving Documents
			Modifying Document Size
			Organizing Your Document into Pages
			Mastering Master Pages
			An Introduction to Color Management
		Chapter 3: Working with Text, Shapes, and Images
			Working with Text
			Working with Vector Shapes
			Working with Bitmap Images
		Chapter 4: Transforming Text, Shapes, and Images
			Scaling Graphics
			Distorting and Skewing Images and Text
			Rotating and Flipping Graphics and Text
			Adding Gradients, Textures, and Patterns to Shape Fills and Bitmap Selections
			Adjusting Color Information and More with Filters
			Adding Photoshop Live Effects
			Adding a Photoshop Live Effect to a Layer
		Chapter 5: The Power of Layers and Frames
			Managing Layers
			Using Layers for Masking
			Using the Web Layer
			Working with Objects
			Managing Frames
			Using Frames to Create Rollovers and Animated GIFs
		Chapter 6: Slicing Up Content for the Web
			Exploring the Advantages of Using Slices
			Creating and Editing Slices
			Optimizing Your Images for the Web
			Previewing Slices
			Relating Hotspots and Slices
			Exporting Images
		Chapter 7: Advanced Fireworks CS3 Tools
			Adding Styles to Objects
			Using (And Reusing) Symbols
			Using Advanced Export Options
			Setting Up Image Maps and Button Rollovers
			Bringing Interactivity to Your Pages with Behaviors
			Creating a Slideshow for the Web
	Book IV: Illustrator CS3
		Chapter 1: What’s New in Adobe Illustrator CS3?
			Integrated Interface
			Live Color
			Flash Integration
			Improved Drawing Controls
			Erase It Away
			Isolation Mode
			New Cropping Tool
		Chapter 2: Discovering Illustrator CS3
			Deciding When to Use Illustrator CS3
			Opening an Existing Document
			Creating a New Document
			Taking a Look at the Document Window
			Becoming Familiar with the Tools
			Checking Out the Panels
			Changing Views
			Navigating the Work Area with Zoom Controls
		Chapter 3: Using the Selection Tools
			Getting to Know the Selection Tools
			Working with Selections
			Grouping and Ungrouping
			Manipulating Selected Objects
		Chapter 4: Creating Basic Shapes
			The Basic Shape Tools
			Resizing Shapes
			Tips for Creating Shapes
		Chapter 5: Using the Pen Tool and Placing Images
			Pen Tool Fundamentals
			The Hidden Pen Tools
			Tracing Artwork
			Other Things You Should Know about Placing Images
			Using Photoshop Layer Comps
		Chapter 6: Using Type in Illustrator
			Working with Type
			Assigning Font Styles
			Using the Character Panel
			Using the Control Panel
			Using the Paragraph Panel
			Text Utilities: Your Key to Efficiency
		Chapter 7: Organizing Your Illustrations
			Setting Ruler Increments
			Using Guides
			Using the Transform Panel for Placement
			Changing the Ruler Origin
			Thinking about Object Arrangement
			Hiding Objects
			Locking Objects
			Creating a Clipping Mask
		Chapter 8: Using Layers
			Creating New Layers
			Using Layers for Selections
			Changing the Layer Stacking Order
			Moving and Cloning Objects
			Hiding Layers
			Locking Layers
		Chapter 9: Livening Up Illustrations with Color
			Choosing a Color Mode
			Using the Swatches Panel
			Applying Color to the Fill and Stroke
			Changing the Width and Type of a Stroke
			Using the Color Panel
			Saving Colors
			Editing Colors
			Building and Editing Patterns
			Working with Gradients
			Copying Color Attributes
			The Live Paint Feature
		Chapter 10: Using the Transform and Distortion Tools
			Working with Transformations
			Creating Distortions
		Chapter 11: Working with Transparency and Special Effects Tools
			The Mesh Tool
			The Blend Tool
			The Symbol Sprayer Tool
			Transparency
		Chapter 12: Using Filters and Effects
			Working with Filters and Effects
			Saving Graphic Styles
			Creating 3D Artwork
		Chapter 13: Using Your Illustrator Images
			Saving and Exporting Illustrator Files
			Saving Your Artwork for the Web
			Flattening Transparency
			Printing from Illustrator
	Book V: Flash CS3
		Chapter 1: Introduction to Adobe Flash CS3
			Understanding What Flash Is and How It Works
			Comparing Bitmaps and Vector Graphics
			Exploring Basic Moviemaking Principles
			Taking a Quick Tour of the Flash Interface
			Getting Organized with Panels
			Viewing the Stage
			Setting Movie and Flash Preferences
			Getting Help
		Chapter 2: Using the Graphics Tools
			Choosing When to Use the Flash Tools
			Creating Shapes and Text
			Modifying Shapes and Text
			Working with Colors
		Chapter 3: Working with Symbols
			Appreciating the Importance of Symbols
			Working with Graphic Symbols
			Creating and Working with Movie Clip Symbols
			Working with Button Symbols
		Chapter 4: Making Your Life Easier with Layers
			Working with the Layer List
			Working with Layers
			Changing Layer Options
			Using Folders to Manage Layers
		Chapter 5: Creating Animation
			Getting Familiar with the Timeline
			Using Frames and Keyframes
			Creating Animation Frame by Frame
			Creating Tweened Motion Animation
			Creating Tweened Shape Animation
			Adding Basic Interactivity to Animation
			Working with Scenes
		Chapter 6: Adding Sound and Video
			Exploring Sound and Video Formats
			Working with Sounds
			Working with Video Clips
		Chapter 7: Publishing Movies
			Publishing Movies the Simple Way
			Optimizing Movies for Speed
			Generating HTML and Graphics
		Chapter 8: Using Flash’s Components
			Adding Components
	Book VI: Contribute CS3
		Chapter 1: Introduction to Contribute CS3
			Why Contribute?
			Exploring the Contribute Interface
			Setting Preferences
		Chapter 2: Basics for Contributors
			Connecting to a Site
			Opening an Existing Page for Editing
			Creating a New Page
			Working with Text
			Working with Tables
			Adding Images, Links, and More
			Previewing Your Work
			Uploading (Publishing) a Page
			Working Offline
			Collaborating
		Chapter 3: Contribute CS3 Administration
			Setting Yourself Up as Site Administrator
			Creating General Settings
			Setting Up Users and Roles
			Editing Role Settings
			Creating Connection Keys to Provide Access to Contributors
	Book VII: Acrobat 8
		Chapter 1: Discovering Essential Acrobat Information
			Working with PDF Files
			Knowing When to Use Adobe PDF Files
			Introducing the Adobe Acrobat Workspace and Tools
		Chapter 2: Creating PDF Files
			Creating PDF Files from Microsoft Office
			Creating PDF Files from Adobe Creative Suite Applications
			Converting Other Electronic Documents to PDF
			Creating PDF Files from Paper Documents and the Web
		Chapter 3: Adding Interactivity to PDF Files
			Adding Bookmarks to Ease PDF Navigation
			Adding Interactive Links
			Adding Buttons to Simplify Your PDF Files
		Chapter 4: Editing and Extracting Text and Graphics
			Editing Text
			Exporting Text and Graphics
		Chapter 5: Using Commenting and Annotation Tools
			Creating Comments
			Managing Comments
		Chapter 6: Securing Your PDF Files
			Understanding Password Security
	Index