Book description
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 mini-book dedicated to each product inside Adobe's Design & Web Premium Suite. The mini-books include Adobe Creative Suite Basics, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks. The book may contain 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.
Contains new and updated content that will reflect the latest updates to software
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.
Note: The ebook version does not provide access to the companion files.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Introduction
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Book I: Adobe Creative Suite 6 Basics
- Chapter 1: Introducing Adobe Creative Suite 6
- Chapter 2: Using Common Menus and Commands
- Chapter 3: Exploring Common Panels
- Chapter 4: Using Common Extensions and Filters
- Chapter 5: Importing and Exporting
- Chapter 6: Handling Graphics, Paths, Text, and Fonts
- Chapter 7: Using Color
- Chapter 8: Printing Documents
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Book II: InDesign CS6
- Chapter 1: Introducing InDesign CS6
- Chapter 2: Working with Text and Text Frames
- Chapter 3: Understanding Page Layout
- Chapter 4: Drawing in InDesign
- Chapter 5: Understanding Color
- Chapter 6: Clipping Paths, Alignment, and Object Transformation
- Chapter 7: Exporting to PDF, Flash, and Printing
- Chapter 8: Creating Digital Documents using HTML and EPUB
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Book III: Illustrator CS6
- Chapter 1: What's New in Illustrator CS6
- Chapter 2: Discovering Illustrator CS6
- Chapter 3: Using the Selection Tools
- Chapter 4: Creating Basic Shapes
- Chapter 5: Using the Pen Tool and Placing Images
- Chapter 6: Using Type in Illustrator
- Chapter 7: Organizing Your Illustrations
- Chapter 8: Using Layers
- Chapter 9: Livening Up Illustrations with Color
- Chapter 10: Using the Transform and Distortion Tools
- Chapter 11: Working with Transparency and Special Effects Tools
- Chapter 12: Using Filters and Effects
- Chapter 13: Using Your Illustrator Images
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Book IV: Photoshop CS6
- Chapter 1: Exploring New Features in Photoshop CS6
- Chapter 2: Getting Into Photoshop CS6 Basics
- Chapter 3: Messing with Mode Matters
- Chapter 4: Creating a Selection
- Chapter 5: Using the Photoshop Pen Tool
- Chapter 6: Thinking about Resolution Basics
- Chapter 7: Creating a Good Image
- Chapter 8: Working with Painting and Retouching Tools
- Chapter 9: Using Layers
- Chapter 10: Saving Photoshop Images for Print and the Web
- Book V: Acrobat X
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Book VI: Dreamweaver CS6
- Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with New Features in Dreamweaver
- Chapter 2: Introducing Dreamweaver CS6
- Chapter 3: Creating a Website
- Chapter 4: Working with Images
- Chapter 5: Adding and Formatting Text
- Chapter 6: Linking It Together
- Chapter 7: Creating Tables
- Chapter 8: Creating CSS Layouts
- Chapter 9: Publishing Your Website
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Book VII: Flash Professional CS6
- Chapter 1: Getting Started in Flash CS6
- Chapter 2: Drawing in Flash CS6
- Chapter 3: Symbols and Animation
- Chapter 4: Applying Advanced Animation
- Chapter 5: Adding Graphics, Audio, and Video
- Chapter 6: Lights, Camera, Movie Clips!
- Chapter 7: Controlling Your Movie with ActionScript
- Chapter 8: Getting Into the (Work)Flow
- Chapter 9: Publishing and Final Delivery
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Book VIII: Fireworks CS6
- Chapter 1: Introducing Fireworks CS6
- Chapter 2: Free to Create
- Chapter 3: Livening Up Your Artwork with Color
- Chapter 4: Creating Text in Fireworks
- Chapter 5: Getting Images In and Out of Fireworks
- Chapter 6: Hotspots, Slices, and CSS Layouts
- Chapter 7: Using Buttons and Symbols
- Chapter 8: Don't Just Sit There - Animate!
- Chapter 9: Building a Wireframe Using Fireworks
- Cheat Sheet
Product information
- Title: Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design and Web Premium All-in-One For Dummies
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2012
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781118168608
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