Information Technology Reference
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Tools
This topic is not a software manual. It is volume that provides theories,
processes, and a tutorial view of industry standard Web applications. Some of
the processes are worked out on paper or in a word processing program. Some
processes require using graphical or Web design software. For many of these,
I provide step by step tutorials so that you can try to execute the techniques on
your own. Obviously, you can't learn every conceivable application in one
topic. The tools mentioned in this topic can be amended to suit your particular
skill level or the platform and tool set used in your company. The intent is to help
you understand the applications betters so that you can do further exploratory
learning. For a more detailed and expanded coverage of the applications in this
topic, consult the reference section and suggested readings provided in the
appendix. The applications exemplified in this text are industry standards for
high end Web design and development. Pure HTML coding will be kept to a
minimum. We will explore the applications to expand your tool set and
challenge your abilities. Here are the applications that will be presented in this
text:
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Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004
for Web authoring and site
management (FTP)
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Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004
for Web graphics creation and
slicing
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Macromedia Flash MX 2004
for motion graphics
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Macromedia Freehand MX 2004
for logo type and illustrations
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Adobe Photoshop
for Web graphics creation
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Adobe Audition
for audio editing and output
Layout Elements in This Topic
Following are the specific layout styles that you will see throughout the text:
Menu commands will be in bold and will follow this form
Menu > Sub-Menu
> Sub-Menu.
This topic uses Windows PC commands as a default.
