FreeHand 8 for Windows & Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide
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Author Description
The FreeHand 8 Visual QuickStart Guide is a fast, easy, and inexpensive way to learn the complexities of FreeHand 8, the latest version of this enormously popular vector-based illustration program for Mac and Windows. Instructions are clear and concise in this book, which contains hundreds of examples of exciting text, design, and illustration techniques you can create in just minutes. Those just starting out, as well as more advanced graphic designers and fine artists, will find a thorough groundwork of the program in this handy reference format.Even the most basic beginner will find it easy to create complete Web pages quickly. That's because this latest edition, like FreeHand and the new Design in Motion Suite, is Web-savvy. Powerful new features described in this book include• how to use Insta.html to transform FreeHand pages into complete Web sites• how to turn FreeHand files into complete Flash 2 animations that can be instantly incorporated into Web pages• how to use the new transparency lens fills for extraordinary effects
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THE THESIS
This guide investigates the technical operations and creative capabilities of the FreeHand 8 vector illustration software. Author Sandee Cohen provides a structured, step-by-step framework designed to assist users in mastering both fundamental design tools and advanced web-integration features. By utilizing clear, concise instructions, the text serves as a practical manual for navigating the complexities of the software environment on both Windows and Macintosh platforms.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive tutorials on vector-based illustration techniques and design workflows.
- Methodologies for utilizing Insta.html to convert design files into functional web pages.
- Technical instructions for exporting FreeHand files into Flash 2 animations.
- Practical applications for transparency lens fills and other advanced visual effects.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This text is recognized as a foundational reference for designers seeking to integrate vector illustration with early web development standards. Readers frequently note the accessibility of the instructional format, which prioritizes rapid skill acquisition for both novice and experienced users.
Page Count:
287
Publication Date:
1998-04-03
Publisher:
Peachpit Pr
ISBN-10:
0201696975
ISBN-13:
9780201696974
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