50 Fast Dreamweaver MX Techniques [Paperback]

Janine Warner (Author), Yanier Gonzalez (Author), Ivonne Berkowitz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764538942 | ISBN-13: 978-0764538940 | Publication Date: May 2, 2003

* Includes techniques for building rollovers, embedding Flash movies, creating dynamic tables, adding cool animations, and much more.
* Features 50 fast and easy, but powerful, effects that creative professionals and amateurs alike can achieve almost instantly.
* Each technique is fully-illustrated with "before" and "after" shots, and carefully described in step-by-step detail.
* The CD-ROM includes work files and finished effects from the book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“…a host of quick projects (okay, 50) enabling you to do everything from create image maps to bust out of frames…” (Computer Arts, August 2003)

  “…a riveting read and if you put the time in you’ll have great results too…”(Web Pages Made Easy, August 2003)

From the Back Cover

Using a simple, step-by-step format, this book shows you how to use Dreamweaver to create the most sophisticated, visually captivating designs that are possible on the Web today. From building dynamic tables to adding vivid Flash movies, you’ll uncover 50 fast and easy effects that you can achieve almost instantly with Dreamweaver MX. Each technique is clearly explained and illustrated, so you can quickly take your Web design to the next level.

Your Easy Guide to Dreamweaver MX Tricks and Techniques

• Create rollovers and image maps that bring your site to life
• Add cool animations with embedded Flash movies or multimedia files
• Deliver a message or special offer in an eye-catching pop-up window
• Dramatically enhance your site’s overall look with a fixed tiling background
• Invite interactive graffiti
• Keep your site looking fresh by automatically displaying new and random images
• Enhance your Web site’s database with a site search feature

CD-ROM includes:

• Work files and finished effects from the book
• Trial versions of Macromedia® Dreamweaver MX and Fireworks® MX

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (May 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764538942
• ISBN-13: 978-0764538940
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,869,612 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Computers & Technology > Graphic Design > Web Design > Fireworks

More About the Author

Hi, I'm Janine Warner, and as you might have guessed, my life revolves around the internet - teaching it, designing it, and always, always learning from it.

Because not everything you read on the Internet is reliable, you can expect that at least two of the following facts in my biography are completely made-up.

1. I'm a journalist turned geek. Sometimes I call myself a 'techy translator' or a 'digital alchemist' -- my favorite made-up titles so far. I imagine future generations will remember us the way we look back on Medieval wizards trying to turn lead into gold.

2. I was bitten by a radioactive computer bug, which gave me my amazing web powers... (Okay, that fact may not be from a reliable source.)

3. I started out as a reporter and editor and got hooked on the Internet early. Since 1996, I've written more than a dozen books, including Web Sites DIY For Dummies, Dreamweaver For Dummies (every edition), and Mobile Web Design For Dummies.

4. I've created and recorded more than 50 hours of training videos on Web design, Dreamweaver, CSS, and Expression Web for Kelby Training and Total Training. (You can learn more about my videos at DigitalFamily.com).

5. I'm fascinated by how mobile is changing the Internet and I'm now working on a book about designing for the iPad, iPhone and other touchscreen devices.

6. I spend most of my time running a consulting firm and writing books about Web design. I also travel all over the world for conferences and events and because I speak fluent Spanish, I've been fortunate to travel a lot in Latin America and Spain.

7. In 1998, I was hired by The Miami Herald, first as their online managing editor and a year later, as Director of New Media. I left that position to run CNET's Latin American operations in Miami. Since 2002, I've run my own consulting and writing business.

8. As a child, I trained my pet Siberian Snow Tiger to ski the steepest slope in the Alps, the dreaded Hannenkahm. Despite reaching speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour on the treacherous course, the Olympic Committee refused to admit him. (This point is so very, very true.)

9. I've taught courses in online journalism at the University of Southern California and the University of Miami and I've been a guest lecturer at more than 20 other universities.

10. I've served as a judge for several internet contests in the U.S. and Latin America, and in the course of that work, I helped create an Internet Literacy program for high school students in Latin America.

Learn more about Janine's books, videos, and Web design consulting at www.DigitalFamily.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource, August 28, 2003

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Greg (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 Fast Dreamweaver MX Techniques (Paperback)

One of the joys of this book is that it displays practical techniques that you would use to build sites. It's not a bunch of techno babble and self centered philosophy on design. Truly gets to the point and easy to follow techniques. Great book!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginners manual, October 3, 2003

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Mickey Armes (Reno, Nevada USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 Fast Dreamweaver MX Techniques (Paperback)

I am a beginner Dreamweaver user. Of the several books that I have purchased, this one seem's to be the best. Very easy to understand.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to kickstart your website!, February 24, 2004

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"zkao" (CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 Fast Dreamweaver MX Techniques (Paperback)

This is a great book if you are computer savvy, but not Dreamweaver savvy. It covers all the "how do they do that" topics, as well as the "hey, that's cool" topics. If you are going to build a website, buy this book!