Macromedia Studio MX 2004 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies provides a one-stop reference for users looking to harness the power of this Web building suite. The book covers each of the core applications in Studio MX including Dreamweaver, Flash, Freehand, Fireworks, ColdFusion and, newly added to this edition, Contribute. Macromedia Studio MX 2004 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies also contains coverage on using all the applications together in a single Web building project as well as an overview of the basics of good Web design. This book, like the product itself, should appeal to both professional and hobbyist Web builders who want a single product that can do the work of six or seven separate products.
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7 books in 1– your key to successful Web sites!
Your one-stop guide to Studio MX 2004 Web site tools for Mac® or Windows®
So you think you want to build a Web site? Relax – this book has you covered! First, it helps you analyze and plan your site. Then when you’re ready to go, you’ll have the scoop on using the newest versions of Dreamweaver, Fireworks, FreeHand, Flash, Cold Fusion, and Contribute, all together in one handy volume!
The Dummies Way
- Coverage of the essentials and beyond
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Thumbtabs and other navigation aids
- Tear-out cheat sheet
- A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
- Design captivating Web sites
- Edit shapes and bitmaps with Fireworks
- Build Web pages with Dreamweaver
- Work with FreeHand objects
- Create Flash movies
- Update site content with Contribute
About the Author
Damon Dean (San Francisco, CA) serves as lead author on this All-in-One that also takes in contributions from other experienced For Dummies authors including Doug Sahlin (Flash ActionScript For Dummies), Ellen Finkelstein (Flash For Dummies), and Camille McCue (Dreamweaver For Dummies Quick Reference). Damon has written or contributed to six books in the For Dummies series, including Cascading Style Sheets For Dummies. Damon is currently a systems administrator and developer for a health care provider in the Bay Area. He previously worked as a producer for a Web design firm and an editor for Osborne Computer Publishing.
Andy Cowitt is a freelance Web designer.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Useful; Maybe a Bit Too Much for Dummies,
By Jacob Hantla "hantla.com" (Chandler, AZ United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Macromedia Studio MX 2004 All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies (Paperback)
Macromedia Studio MX All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies is definately a value-packed, thick, useful book. There is good reference material and getting-started info on Dreamweaver MX, Fireworks MX, Freehand 10, Macromedia Vlash MX, & Cold Fusion MX along with two sections on design basics and integration of studio components.As I said, with such a breadth of information the book is definately a bargain. However, that advantage is also the book's primary downfall I feel. It says 7 books in one, but if that is true it is SEVEN SHORT BOOKS. Each book is definately not the standard "For Dummies" length. This lends itself to make it 7 abridged-sized books. The adbridgement comes by removing all of the discussion on the more advanced features of the program. Unfortunately the extreme basics are also belabored. All of that means that the book will be useful to help you get started in Macromedia Studio, but after you have a little more than a few hours of experience in the software suite you will find the book increasingly useless. Because the features which a mildly seasoned user will find difficult to master are not covered, this book is not such a great value if the purchaser already has mild to moderate background experience with MX software. So with that review in mind take it or leave according to your lot. If you are new to Macromedia Studio MX and want some help for the first month or so getting up and running, this is a great resource. But if you have already pushed through the growing pains of climbing the learning curve, you may want to pass on this one for a more advanced text.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not enough information,
By gibreel (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Macromedia Studio MX 2004 All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies (Paperback)
You would be better off buying a book about a specific Macromedia application rather than trying to save money with this "all-in-one". There is simply not enough information in order to explain the concepts well enough. This book explains something once and then goes on to the next topic. I would compare it more to the Help section than a tutorial.
Instead, I would recommend the SAMS Teach yourself Flash in 24 hours - it is more comprehensive and easier to follow. If you think you are getting a steal with all 7 books for the price of one, don't buy this book.
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This book is wonderful, it has all the info you need to help you work in the Studio Mx 2004 program!
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So you want to build a Web site? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
selecting image objects, bulleted list icon, group whose settings, center point overlays, advanced export options, sitewide settings, pointer over the canvas, swapped image, last selected layer, property inspector, properties panel, document sized, code text field, inspector updates, remoting service, swf file, hotspot tool, tiled fill, rollover code, scaling graphics, hexadecimal color code, layer list, master folder, button rollovers, child layer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Studio, Administer Website, Developer Edition, Site Definition, Color Mixer, Name of Site, Image Property, Microsoft Access, Free Transform, Manage Sites, Markup Language, Connection Wizard, Polygon Slice, Integrating Freehand, Layer Property, Wiley Publishing, Expanded Table, Internet Explorer, Contribute Browser, Publish Settings, Xtra Operations, Insert Keyframe, Magic Wand, Netscape Navigator New!
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Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Studio, Administer Website, Developer Edition, Site Definition, Color Mixer, Name of Site, Image Property, Microsoft Access, Free Transform, Manage Sites, Markup Language, Connection Wizard, Polygon Slice, Integrating Freehand, Layer Property, Wiley Publishing, Expanded Table, Internet Explorer, Contribute Browser, Publish Settings, Xtra Operations, Insert Keyframe, Magic Wand, Netscape Navigator New!
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- Cascading Style Sheets for Dummies by Damon A. Dean on page 98, page 100, and page 109
- Training Diary in Back Matter
- London For Dummies (Dummies Travel) by Donald Olson in Back Matter
- Europe For Dummies (Dummies Travel) by Reid Bramblett in Back Matter
- Macromedia Contribute For Dummies by Janine Warner on page 768
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