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Grant Hinkson, Craig Erskine, Matt Heerema, Chuck Mallott, Matthew Keefe, Hugh Griffith Foreword by Alan Musselman and contributions by Sarthak Singhal, both of Adobe Systems In this book you’ll learn: How to take web projects from prototype to implementation using nothing but Fireworks How best to integrate Fireworks into an enterprise web development environment How to use all of the Fireworks tools to be more productive without sacrificing your creativity How to use Fireworks alongside the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite How designers and developers can use Fireworks as a bridge between their respective disciplines Foundation Fireworks CS4 A re you a designer looking for a new and quicker way to prototype and create for the Web? Or are you perhaps a web developer who finds most design tools to be overly complex for what you need to get done? In either case, productivity is key, and Fireworks is Adobe’s Creative Suite web productivity tool of choice. So even if you’re an experienced Fireworks pro who wants to keep up to date on the latest additions to Creative Suite 4, Foundation Fireworks CS4 will show you how to get the most out of Fireworks so that you maximize your efficiency without sacrificing any creativity or power. You’ll learn how to use the unique collection of Fireworks vector- and pixel-based tools. Improved integration with Illustrator and smarter Photoshop file support are fully covered, as is the new workspace featuring tabbed documents. Even more importantly, the book discusses the complete Fireworks workflow, from idea generation to standards-complete HTML export with CSS layouts. Maximize your efficiency by creating prototypes in Fireworks, importing assets from any of the applications in Adobe’s Creative Suite, and exporting for finished production to Dreamweaver. Foundation Firework CS4 includes several real-world case studies, including creating a blog, building CSS sprites, and assembling a web commerce site. Advanced coverage includes using Fireworks to turn Rich Internet Applications into desktop apps with Adobe AIR. Fireworks CS4 is a complete design and development environment, and Foundation Firework CS4 is the first book to cover the full spectrum of this application’s abilities this thoroughly. FIREWORKS CS4 this print for reference only—size & color not accurate spine = 0.705" 304 page count Hinkson et al. FOUNDATION Fireworks CS4 Foundation Make full use of Fireworks CS4’s powerful tools to take ideas from prototype to the Web Improve your workflow by integrating Fireworks CS4 with the entire Adobe Creative Suite Combine creative design and practical development techniques SHELVING CAT E G O R Y 1. WEB DESIGN US $39.99 Mac/PC compatible Download source files from: www.friendsofed.com ISBN 978-1-4302-1618-6 9 781430 216186 5 3 9 9 9 Also Available [...]... support Fireworks CS4 is truly an integral component of the Adobe ecosystem However, it’s the passion of Fireworks users that really fuels my fire to succeed When I speak to user groups and teach Fireworks to professionals, I strive always to learn as much from the users as they learn from me I know Fireworks saves them time and money We’ve built that into the product But it is their creative use of Fireworks. .. section of code that should be written all ➥ on the same line without a break xix Part 1 LEARNING FIREWORKS The chapters in this book are divided into three parts: “Part 1: Learning Fireworks, ” “Part 2: Using Fireworks, ” and “Part 3: Fireworks in Action.” In this first part, we start by introducing you to the Fireworks application—where it lives within the Creative Suite, what makes it unique, and why... number of walkthroughs, so if you don’t already have Fireworks CS4 installed, be sure to do so before you start making your way through the book To take full advantage of the tips and techniques offered in this book, you’ll want to follow along with your copy of Fireworks running in front of you Chapter 1 WELCOME TO FIREWORKS Welcome to Foundation Fireworks CS4! This book is designed to meet the needs... artwork could be created in Fireworks and exported to a Dreamweaver site Metadata files generated by Fireworks were consumed by Dreamweaver to provide a link between the two tools With a Fireworks- exported image selected on the design surface in Dreamweaver, an Edit in Fireworks button would appear on the Property inspector When clicked, the original source PNG file was opened in Fireworks for editing These... these other tools Fireworks is the tweaker’s design tool—everything is infinitely editable, changeable, tweakable, and ultimately removable I have introduced an entire team of user interface designers to Fireworks, each of whom had never used the tool, and they now swear by it, saying things like “It’s the only tool for the job.” When asked, “Why Fireworks? ”, most of us who have been using Fireworks for... for), let’s take a look at some of the many ways Fireworks is used in the design and software industries today Fireworks as a web design tool Fireworks was initially created as a web-focused design tool and was released as a complement to Dreamweaver following Dreamweaver’s release a few months earlier Over subsequent releases, features were added to both Fireworks and Dreamweaver to enable round-tripping... well If you’re new to Fireworks, welcome aboard! It’s going to be a fun ride If you’re a seasoned user, you’re sure to find plenty of new tricks and introductions to new features Adobe Fireworks CS4 builds on the solid foundation of many previous releases and delivers a flexible, powerful design tool for web and user interface design Many people are often confused about the role Fireworks plays in the... you’re ready to export, you can choose either table-based or the new CSS-based export introduced in Fireworks CS4 Fireworks CSS export even preserves your text as HTML text! 4 WELCOME TO FIREWORKS Figure 1-1 Slices on the design surface Further strengthening its position in the world of web design, Fireworks includes a built-in preview mode that provides a live preview of your export settings In Figure... vector based Coming to Fireworks from Illustrator, you expect to see sharp vector rendering regardless of how much you zoom in on the canvas With these screen-focused eccentricities, you may not expect Fireworks to be an excellent tool for design and illustration, but core features of the tool have led Fireworks to be widely accepted as an excellent tool for cutting-edge artwork Fireworks Live Filters... To recap, these are some of the common features that make Fireworks a great tool for design and illustration: Vector-based objects Live Filters Rasterized display when zoomed Pixel-based grid Pixel-based snapping Fireworks as a prototyping tool After much research and many face-to-face user meetings, it became clear to the Fireworks team that Fireworks has been embraced by application and user interface . count Hinkson et al. FOUNDATION Fireworks CS4 Foundation Make full use of Fireworks CS4’s powerful tools to take ideas from prototype to the Web Improve your workflow by integrating Fireworks CS4 with. creativity How to use Fireworks alongside the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite How designers and developers can use Fireworks as a bridge between their respective disciplines Foundation Fireworks CS4 A re. keep up to date on the latest additions to Creative Suite 4, Foundation Fireworks CS4 will show you how to get the most out of Fireworks so that you maximize your efficiency without sacrificing