The Macromedia Web Design Handbook (Internet Series) - Softcover

A guide to creating amazing Web sites using Macromedia's suite of cutting-edge products including Director 8 Shockwave Studio, Flash 4, Dreamweaver 4, Fireworks 3, Dreamweaver UltraDev and Coursebuilder. Covering the latest versions of the individual Macromedia products, and using in-depth tutorials for each product, this book teaches you how to take your skills to the next level. Also included are sections on how to integrate the different tools to maximize your Web site's complete design and function and tips and techniques on how to incorporate the versatile Macromedia products into a comprehensive Web site development kit. Using an actual Web site, the text covers every step of design from conception to e-commerce and shows how to use all the functionality of the Macromedia suite. Covering the latest versions of Dreamweaver and Dreamweaver UltraDev it provides detailed chapters on how to add graphics, animation, rollovers, and audio to a Web site, and includes a detailed colour insert to illustrate the creativity and quality of results achieved using Macromedia. The CD includes: informational packets from various companies involved in the creation of the book; ready-to-use models; textures; original shaders; and a QuickTime video of the various scripts.