Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies

Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Design Premium ALL-IN-ONE For Dummies
	Table of Contents
	Introduction
	Book I Adobe Creative Suite 4 Basics
		Chapter 1: Introducing Adobe Creative Suite 4
			Introducing InDesign CS4
			Using Illustrator CS4
			Getting Started with Photoshop CS4
			Working with Acrobat 9.0
			Introducing Dreamweaver CS4
			Moving into Flash CS4
			Welcoming you to Fireworks CS4
			Crossing the Adobe Bridge
			Integrating Software
		Chapter 2: Using Common Menus and Commands
			Discovering Common Menus
			Using Dialog Boxes
			Encountering Alerts
			Using Common Menu Options
			About Contextual Menus
			Using Common Shortcuts
			Changing Your Preferences
		Chapter 3: Exploring Common Panels
			Understanding the Synchronized Workspace
			Using Panels in the Workspace
		Chapter 4: Using Common Extensions
			Looking at Common Extensions and Filters
			Using Filters or Plug-Ins
		Chapter 5: Importing and Exporting
			Discovering the Adobe Bridge Application
			Importing Files into a Document
			Exporting Your Documents
		Chapter 6: Handling Graphics, Paths, Text, and Fonts
			Using Graphics in Your Documents
			Working with Paths and Strokes
			Adding Text
			The Fundamentals of Page Layout
		Chapter 7: Using Color
			Looking at Color Modes and Channels
			Choosing Colors
			Using Color on the Web
		Chapter 8: Printing Documents
			Choosing Printers
			Buying a Printer
			Printing Your Work
	Book II InDesign CS4
		Chapter 1: What’s New in InDesign CS4
			Placing and Tracking Your Images Better than Before
			Making Transforms Just Got Easier
			Guiding You to a Better Place
			Cleaning Up as You Go!
			Selecting, Dropping, and Going with Multiple Placed Images
			Improving Integration with Flash
			Finding Even More Features
		Chapter 2: Introducing InDesign CS4
			Getting Started with InDesign CS4
			Touring the Workspace
			Setting Up the Workspace
			Working with Publications
		Chapter 3: Drawing in InDesign
			Getting Started with Drawing
			Getting to Know the Tools of the Trade
			Drawing Shapes
			Editing Basic Shapes
			Drawing Freeform Paths
			Editing Freeform Paths
			Making Corner Effects
			Using Fills
			Adding Layers
		Chapter 4: Working with Text and Text Frames
			Understanding Text, Font, and Frames
			Creating and Using Text Frames
			Adding Text to Your Publication
			Looking at Text Frame Options
			Modifying and Connecting Text Frames on a Page
			Understanding Paragraph Settings
			Editing Stories
			Using Tables
			Looking at Text on a Path
		Chapter 5: Understanding Page Layout
			Importing Images
			Linking and Embedding Images
			Setting Image Quality and Display
			Selecting Images
			Manipulating Text and Graphics in Layout
			Merging Text and Graphics
			Working with Pages and the Pages Panel
			Using Master Spreads in Page Layout
		Chapter 6: Clipping Paths, Transforming Objects, and Alignment
			Working with Transformations
			Understanding Clipping Paths
			Arranging Objects on the Page
		Chapter 7: Understanding Color and Printing
			Selecting Color with Color Controls
			Understanding Color Models
			Using Color Swatches and Libraries
			Printing Your Work
		Chapter 8: Exporting Your Work
			Understanding File Formats
			Exporting Publications
		Chapter 9: Integrating InDesign
			Using InDesign with Version Cue
			Integrating InDesign with Acrobat
			Integrating InDesign with Photoshop
			Integrating InDesign with Illustrator
			Integrating InDesign with InCopy
			Integrating InDesign with Dreamweaver
	Book III Illustrator CS4
		Chapter 1: What’s New in Illustrator CS4
			Finally! Multiple Artboards
			Fun with the New Blob Brush Tool
			Improving Appearances with the Appearance Panel
		Chapter 2: Discovering Illustrator CS4
			Deciding When to Use Illustrator CS4
			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 Trace Feature
			The Live Paint Feature
		Chapter 10: Using the Transform and Distortions 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 Effects
			Saving Graphic Styles
			Creating 3D Artwork
			Adding Multiple Fills and Strokes
		Chapter 13: Using Your Illustrator Images
			Saving and Exporting Illustrator Files
			Saving Your Artwork for the Web
			Flattening Transparency
			Printing from Illustrator
	Book IV Photoshop CS4
		Chapter 1: Exploring New Features in Photoshop CS4
			An Improved Workspace Helps You Find the Tools You Need
			Adjustments Panel
			Make Your Layers Go 3D!
			Kuler System Comes to Photoshop
			ConnectNow
		Chapter 2: Getting Into Photoshop CS4 Basics
			Getting to Know the Tools
			Navigating the Work Area
			Choosing Your Screen Mode
			Getting Started with Basic Tasks in Photoshop CS4
		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 with Refine Selection
			Saving Selections
			Using the Improved 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
			Editing an Adjustment Layer
			Testing a Printer
		Chapter 8: Working with Painting and Retouching Tools
			Using the Swatches Panel
			Choosing Foreground and Background Colors
			The Painting and Retouching Tools
			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
			Experimenting with 3D Files
			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 V Acrobat 9.0
		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 with the Comment & Markup Toolbar
			Managing Comments
		Chapter 6: Securing Your PDF Files
			Understanding Password Security
			Applying Password Security to Your PDF Documents
			Limiting Editing and Printing
	Book VI Dreamweaver CS4
		Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with New Features in Dreamweaver
			All New CS4 Interface
			Improved Property Inspector Panel
			Photoshop Smart Objects
			Browser Compatibility Check and the CSS Advisor
			Live View
			Code Navigator
			New Spry Widgets
			Related Documents
			Improved CSS Capabilities
		Chapter 2: Introducing Dreamweaver CS4
			Getting to Know the New Workspace Setup
			Creating a Site
			Checking Out the Property Inspector
			Previewing Your Page in a Browser or with Live View
			Understanding Dreamweaver Preferences
		Chapter 3: Creating a Web Site
			Web Site Basics
			Starting a New Site
			Creating a New Page for Your Site
			Adding an Image to Your Page
			Naming Files
			Managing Your Web Site Files
			Delving into HTML Basics
		Chapter 4: Working with Images
			Creating Images for the Web
			Putting Images on a Page
			Getting to Know the Property Inspector
			Placing Photoshop Files
			Aligning an Image
			Adding Space around the Image
			Using an Image as a Background
			Creating Rollovers
			Inserting Media Content
		Chapter 5: Putting Text on the Page
			Adding Text
			Understanding Cascading Style Sheets
		Chapter 6: Linking It Together
			The Basics of Linking
			Implementing Internal Links
			Creating Anchors
			Linking to Pages and Files Outside Your Web Site
			Linking to E-Mail
			Linking to a PDF File
			Resolving Link Errors
		Chapter 7: Creating Tables
			Working with Tables
			Selecting a Table and a Cell
			Changing the Color of Table Cells
			Adding and Importing Content
		Chapter 8: Creating CSS Layouts
			Using CSS Starter Pages
			Modifying a New Layout
			Creating AP Divs
			Creating Relatively Positioned DIVs
			Using Behaviors with Boxes
		Chapter 9: Publishing Your Web Site
			Clean Up after Yourself!
			Running Site Reports
			Checking CSS Compatibility
			Getting Connected
			Improving Your Site
	Book VII Flash CS4
		Chapter 1: Getting Started in Flash CS4
			Creating Your First Flash Document
			Getting Familiar with the Workspace
			Creating and Saving Workspaces
			Saving and Opening Documents
			Getting to Know Flash Player 10
			Talking about Layers
			Importing Files
			Exporting Files from Flash
			Publishing Your Final Movie
		Chapter 2: Drawing in Flash CS4
			Drawing Shapes and Lines
			Selecting and Editing Shapes
			Splicing and Tweaking Shapes and Lines
			Transforming Artwork and Shapes
			Working with Type
			Creating Colors and Gradients
			Working with the Paintbrush Tool
		Chapter 3: Symbols and Animation
			Visiting the Library
			Creating and Modifying Graphic Symbols
			Painting with Symbols
			Understanding Frames and Keyframes
			Creating Animation with Motion and Shape Tweens
			Tweened versus Frame-by-Frame Animation
			Understanding Frame Rate
		Chapter 4: Applying More Advanced Animation
			Creating Transformations
			Joining Motion
			Creating Fade Ins and Fade Outs
			Copying and Pasting Motion
			Animating along a Path with Motion Guides
			Creating Inertia and Gravity with Easing
			Fine-Tuning Shape Tweens with Shape Hinting
			Creating Inverse Kinematics Poses and Animation
			Using Mask Layers
			Previewing Your Movie
		Chapter 5: Importing Graphics and Sounds
			Bitmap versus Vector Artwork
			Importing Other File Formats
			Importing Bitmap Images
			Converting Bitmap Images to Symbols
			Creating Bitmap Fills
			Importing Photoshop and Illustrator Files
			Importing Sounds
		Chapter 6: Lights, Camera, Movie Clips!
			What Are Movie Clips?
			Creating and Placing Movie Clips
			Previewing Movie Clip Animation
			Modifying Movie Clip Instances
			Combining Movie Clips
			Rendering and Animating Movie Clips in the 3D Realm
		Chapter 7: Controlling Your Movie with ActionScript
			Getting to Know ActionScript
			Adding Scripts to the Timeline
			Creating Button Symbols
			Using Buttons with ActionScript
		Chapter 8: Getting Into the ( Work) flow
			Using Workspace Layouts
			Fine-Tuning with Grids and Guides
			Aligning Artwork
			Experimenting with Animation Helpers
			Using Keyboard Shortcuts
			Working with the Movie Explorer
		Chapter 9: Publishing and Final Delivery
			Getting Familiar with the Publish Process
			Selecting Your Formats
			Previewing Your Settings
			Publishing for the Web
			Publishing for CD-ROM
			Choosing the Right Settings
			Creating Publish Profiles
	Book VIII Fireworks CS4
		Chapter 1: Introducing Fireworks CS4
			Why Use Fireworks?
			Jumping Right into the Interface
		Chapter 2: Free to Create
			Knowing What Happens in Layers
			Choosing Vector or Bitmap Graphics
			Creating with Bitmap Tools
			Creating with Vector Tools
			Masking: Going Beyond Tape
		Chapter 3: Livening Up Your Artwork with Color
			Choosing Web Colors
			Finding Colors in Fireworks
			Applying Colors to Objects
			Adding Colors to Fireworks
			Creating Gradients
		Chapter 4: Creating Text in Fireworks
			Creating Text
			Setting Text Attributes
			Fine-Tuning Spacing, Alignment, and Orientation
			Adding Effects
			Giving Your Text Some Style
			Spell-Checking Your Text
			Attaching Text to a Path
			Outlining Text
		Chapter 5: Getting Images In and Out of Fireworks
			Getting Images into Fireworks
			Editing Images
			Optimizing Images for the Web
			Exporting for the Web
		Chapter 6: Hotspots, Slices, and CSS Layouts
			Understanding Layers
			Creating Hotspots
			Working with Image Maps
			Slicing Up Your Art
			Exporting Slices
		Chapter 7: Using Buttons and Symbols
			Using States in Fireworks
			Making a Rollover Button
			Discovering Fireworks Symbols
		Chapter 8: Don’t Just Sit There — Animate!
			Getting Started with Animation
			Adjusting Playback
			Tweening in Fireworks
			Animating with Masks
			Exporting an Animation
	Index