| Technical skills form the foundation of a graphic designer. You must know how to control the software to create that award winnsing design. More than likely, many of you will start your careers executing ideas for the art director. If you're struggling getting started using some of the software packages these tutorials will help you get started. The first four movies are free so you can download what you like.
Adobe Fireworks®
While many people rely on Adobe Photoshop and its sister software package ImageReady to design and slice their web interface, Fireworks can provide added web functionality such as rollovers, in an intuitive development environment. Get started>>
Adobe Dreamweaver ®
The de facto powerhouse of WYSIWYG html editors, Dreamweaver provides novice web designers with the tools to get started while supporting advanced scripting languages for the experienced developers . Get started>>
Adobe Flash ®
Statistics show that 30% of all web sites use some form of animation on their site. Most of that animation is created in Flash. This vector-based software creates very small files that easily stream from the hosting server. Most importantly, the software provides for non-linear interactivity to create truly immersive engaging user experiences. Get started >>
Adobe Illustrator ®
A robust and powerful vector-based software package, Illustrator allows a designer to create crisp, clean and scalable illustrations and logos. More advanced features such as the mesh tool create 3D effects quickly and easily. Get started >>
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