How to Use Dreamweaver 4 and Fireworks 4 [Paperback]

Lon Coley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 2001 | Series: How to Use.

How to Use Dreamweaver and Fireworks visually shows Web designers how to use Macromedia's Dreamweaver and Fireworks to create sophisticated, well-designed Web pages. The book's full-color, two-page spreads illustrate and clearly explain each Dreamweaver and Fireworks task, from entry-level, beginning concepts to more advanced techniques for experienced designers. Dreamweaver and Fireworks can be somewhat intimidating for the beginning user, but How to Use Dreamweaver and Fireworks, with its visual, step-by-step approach, makes it easy to learn the basic techniques involved in using these products. Written by Lon Coley, a principal at a leading British Web design firm, this edition of the book covers the latest versions of both Dreamweaver and Fireworks.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Fireworks 4, a tool for creating graphics and interactive elements for web pages, works well with other Macromedia tools like Dreamweaver and Flash. Like other authors in the "Visual QuickStart" series, Cohen does an excellent job of distilling topics. Whether discussing optimizing graphics or creating rollover effects, her book addresses the issues in a concise manner, which makes it useful for even experienced users. How To Use provides a very graphical reference for the newer user. Both of these titles are recommended, given the popularity of web animation tools, but Cohen's book will probably have a longer shelf life.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Back Cover

How to Use Dreamweaver and Fireworks visually shows Web designers how to use Macromedia's Dreamweaver and Fireworks to create sophisticated, well-designed Web pages. The book's full-color, two-page spreads illustrate and clearly explain each Dreamweaver and Fireworks task, from entry-level, beginning concepts to more advanced techniques for experienced designers. Dreamweaver and Fireworks can be somewhat intimidating for the beginning user, but How to Use Dreamweaver and Fireworks, with its visual, step-by-step approach, makes it easy to learn the basic techniques involved in using these products. Written by Lon Coley, a principal at a leading British Web design firm, this edition of the book covers the latest versions of both Dreamweaver and Fireworks.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 1 edition (January 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067232041X
• ISBN-13: 978-0672320415
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,538,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > Computers & Technology > Graphic Design > Web Design > Fireworks

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect start for Dreamweaver and Fireworks, March 10, 2001

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Dave Matthews (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Use Dreamweaver 4 and Fireworks 4 (Paperback)

This has to be the best possible starting point for those wanting to learn Dreamweaver and Fireworks. The book is great and easy to dip into at any time, and covers all the areas needed to get into both applications. I teach Dreamweaver and Fireworks to beginners and this book has been a fantastic help and utility. I would recommend it to anyone wishing to get to grips with either or both pieces of software. You don't have to work through it in stages - just pick up the bits you need when you need them. If you are looking to get started with Dreamweaver and Fireworks - this is the book for you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Jump Start, March 11, 2001

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Steven Johnson (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Use Dreamweaver 4 and Fireworks 4 (Paperback)

I had never used Dreamweaver or Firewrks until I got this book, and used it with the trial version of the software. I may not turn you into an expert, but you will certainly understand how it all works and be able to make great sites without too much hard work. I liked the pictures in the book and th fact that you can do stuff in any order, not just start at the beginning. I wish there was a book just for Fireworks like this one.

16 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A novice look at Dreamweaver/Firworks 4 that fails, March 2, 2001

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Jeff Hall (IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Use Dreamweaver 4 and Fireworks 4 (Paperback)

First, let me state I'm a Computer Science major and while not an expert in web design do consider myself on the intermediate/advanced level. After going over this book, I found it to leave out critical how to's and an overall lack of good practice for teaching. I will say it's very simple, straight forward approach is good for those weary starters. But, I know from classes I've had that it's best to tech it right from the start even though it may seem harder and less fun.

This book doesn't have many errors though and what it does teach can help the beginner. However, they do leave out information and proper teaching of the software that I view as critical and thus such a low opinion. If you are looking for some beginner books I would advise going with the "Dummy" series. Also, I HIGHLY recommend the de'facto standard that I use and recommend called "Dreamweaver Hands-on-Training" by Lynda Weinman and Garo Green. That's the book to learn dreamweaver on period. For firworks 4 though, I haven't seen enough yet to comment.

Best of luck.