Dreamweaver CS4 Essential Training [CD-ROM]

James Williamson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2008 | ISBN-10: 1596714905 | ISBN-13: 978-1596714908

To get the most out of Dreamweaver CS4, it's important not only to master the application, but also to understand fundamental concepts of modern web design. James Williamson teaches just that in Dreamweaver CS4 Essential Training, covering everything from site structure to the value of standards-compliant XHTML and CSS. He shows how to create clean and accessible code in Dreamweaver, as well as how to publish compelling content. James demonstrates how to use a variety of techniques for adding interactivity, creating and styling forms and tables, and saving time with templates. He explains the benefits of using programs like Word and Photoshop to speed up workflow, and shows how to publish and manage finished sites. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics Include:

• Understanding current web design practices
• Learning and customizing the Dreamweaver interface
• Adding text and structure to an XHTML document
• Implementing layouts and designs with CSS
• Controlling all aspects of typographic presentation
• Working with images, Flash, and video
• Using behaviors and Spry widgets

Duration: 10.25 hours
On 1 DVD-ROM

System Requirements

Macintosh Requirements

• OS 10.3.9 or higher
• DVD-ROM drive
• 1024x768 resolution
• 24-bit video support
• QuickTime 7 or higher

Windows Requirements

• XP or Vista
• DVD-ROM Drive
• 1024x768 resolution
• 24-bit video support
• PC sound card/speakers
• QuickTime 7 or higher (included)
• .NET 2.0 or higher (included)

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

James Williamson is the director of training for Lodestone Digital, an Adobe and Apple Authorized Training Center. He is an Adobe Master Instructor and has over 13 years of web, print, and digital video experience. He has been a featured speaker at Flashforward and MAX and is a contributing author to the popular Flash Magic series from New Riders.

James is also a co-host for Lodebearing, the occasionally regular tech podcast, which can be found on iTunes and at lodebearing.com.

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: lynda.com, Inc (October 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596714905
• ISBN-13: 978-1596714908
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,063,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Still useful even if outdated..., October 14, 2011

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Riccardo Audano (Chiavari, Italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dreamweaver CS4 Essential Training (CD-ROM)

James Williamson is an outstanding teacher and presenter, and his skills show clearly in this tutorial series. The fundamental feature of DW are presented in a concise and simple way avoiding both boredom and dryness... We are now a couple (well , one and a half..) versions ahead of CS4 but if you manage to get your hand on this product you are on for a pleasant learning experience, maybe just to laid back and watch a great teacher give you a nice introduction with very little effort in preparation for doing more dedicated work on more current video series or books.. The price would be outrageous even for a more current course, but if you know a little (and trust me, you should..) about torrent or other file sharing program/web sites I am sure you can find a way around that :)