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Dreamweaver CS4 Essential Training
with: James Williamson
Running Time: 10.26 hours

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Dreamweaver CS4 Essential Training
with: James Williamson

To get the most out of Dreamweaver CS4, it's important not only to master the application, but also to understand fundamental concepts of modern web design. James Williamson teaches just that in Dreamweaver CS4 Essential Training, covering everything from site structure to the value of standards-compliant XHTML and CSS. He shows how to create clean and accessible code in Dreamweaver, as well as how to publish compelling content. James demonstrates how to use a variety of techniques for adding interactivity, creating and styling forms and tables, and saving time with templates. He explains the benefits of using programs like Word and Photoshop to speed up workflow, and shows how to publish and manage finished sites. Exercise files accompany the course.

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Ex_Files_DWCS4_EssT.zip (830.0 MB)

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Introduction

Welcome	1:13	11.0 MB
Using the exercise files	0:39	0.5 MB

1. Getting Started

Basic site structure	2:16	2.0 MB
What is an index page?	1:34	1.7 MB
Current web design practices	2:21	1.5 MB
What is XHTML?	3:09	2.7 MB
What is Javascript?	1:38	4.4 MB
What is CSS?	1:51	1.2 MB
File naming conventions	2:01	1.3 MB

2. The Dreamweaver Interface

The Welcome screen	3:33	2.9 MB
Windows and Mac interface differences	2:07	5.4 MB
The Application toolbar	2:34	6.3 MB
The Document toolbar	3:00	6.6 MB
Arranging panels	4:43	9.4 MB
Managing workspaces	4:14	8.8 MB
The Properties Inspector	3:49	4.5 MB

3. Site Control

Defining a new site	4:12	5.1 MB
Managing sites	3:59	5.0 MB
Managing files and folders	6:03	5.8 MB
Setting a default browser	4:13	8.6 MB

4. Creating New Documents

Creating new documents	3:51	5.3 MB
DOCTYPE declarations	4:44	5.0 MB
New document preferences	2:37	3.2 MB
Working with starter pages	4:02	5.3 MB

5. Adding Text and Structure

XHTML structure	2:27	1.7 MB
Structuring content	4:11	3.5 MB
Creating lists	6:22	10.9 MB
Getting text into Dreamweaver	4:11	6.7 MB
Importing Word documents	3:03	2.7 MB

6. CSS Foundations

Understanding style sheets	1:59	1.2 MB
Anatomy of a CSS rule	1:32	1.0 MB
Setting CSS preferences	3:56	5.9 MB
The CSS Styles panel	6:36	13.7 MB
Controlling CSS through the Properties Inspector	4:55	7.4 MB
Using the Code Navigator	4:52	5.5 MB
Understanding Element Selectors	6:04	7.3 MB
Understanding Class Selectors	5:39	6.3 MB
Understanding ID Selectors	5:35	5.5 MB
Understanding Descendent Selectors	5:30	6.8 MB
Attaching external style sheets	5:31	6.7 MB

7. Controlling Typography

Working with units of measurement	4:33	4.5 MB
Declaring font families	6:03	6.1 MB
Controlling font sizing	3:57	4.2 MB
Controlling weight and style	6:14	7.6 MB
Controlling line height	5:25	9.2 MB
Controlling vertical spacing with margins	6:45	15.2 MB
Controlling spacing with padding	6:01	6.7 MB
Aligning text	5:25	12.8 MB
Transforming text	4:26	12.2 MB
Using the cascade to control styling	11:56	21.0 MB

8. Working with Images

Understanding image types	5:01	3.1 MB
Managing assets in Dreamweaver	8:30	10.7 MB
Setting image accessibility preferences	3:44	3.8 MB
Placing images on the page	7:45	9.1 MB
Modifying image properties	8:06	7.7 MB
Customizing images through CSS	6:04	7.9 MB
Photoshop integration	5:16	10.5 MB
Setting external image editing preferences	2:07	4.4 MB
Modifying Smart Objects	4:09	4.4 MB
Alternate Photoshop workflows	5:45	11.2 MB
Using background graphics	5:42	8.4 MB

9. Creating Links

Link basics	3:10	2.2 MB
Setting site linking preferences	1:25	1.2 MB
Creating links in Dreamweaver	4:55	12.1 MB
Absolute links	4:08	6.2 MB
Using named anchors	4:26	5.9 MB
Linking to named anchors in external files	2:49	8.5 MB
Creating an email link	5:16	5.5 MB
Creating CSS-based rollovers	4:54	8.2 MB

10. Controlling Layout with CSS

CSS structuring basics	2:19	2.5 MB
Structuring with DIV tags	8:48	9.9 MB
The Box Model	5:09	4.6 MB
Understanding floats	4:42	4.1 MB
Clearing and containing floats	4:47	5.4 MB
Using relative positioning	3:07	2.9 MB
Using absolute positioning	5:42	8.7 MB
Using fixed postioning	4:43	8.0 MB

11. Working with Tables

Reviewing table structure	4:45	4.9 MB
Importing tabular data	4:44	5.5 MB
Creating accessible tables	7:39	8.1 MB
Using thead and tbody tags	2:56	4.7 MB
Basic table styling	6:36	8.8 MB
Styling table headers	5:13	6.5 MB
Styling column groups	6:30	8.7 MB
Creating custom table borders	4:24	4.0 MB
Adding user interactivity to tables	5:12	6.9 MB
Styling table captions	3:27	3.9 MB

12. Working with Forms

How forms work	3:05	1.9 MB
Reviewing form design	2:51	2.4 MB
Creating accessible forms	4:50	5.3 MB
Setting form properties	3:46	3.4 MB
The fieldset and legend tags	3:07	3.0 MB
Inserting text fields	5:07	5.3 MB
Inserting list menu items	4:35	4.9 MB
Inserting radio button groups	4:34	4.7 MB
Inserting checkboxes	3:15	3.5 MB
Inserting text areas	3:37	3.8 MB
Inserting submit buttons	2:31	2.4 MB
Styling form elements	6:57	13.1 MB
Adding form interactivity	4:19	5.3 MB
Using Spry validation widgets	10:26	12.0 MB

13. Building Templates

Planning for templates	4:00	6.0 MB
Creating a new template	3:51	6.9 MB
Creating editable attributes	4:55	9.6 MB
Creating new pages from a template	4:57	9.9 MB
Applying templates to existing pages	3:18	4.5 MB
Working with nested templates	5:46	10.9 MB
Working with repeating regions	5:42	10.8 MB
Modifying templates	3:21	5.8 MB

14. Adding User Interactivity

Behaviors overview	2:43	2.6 MB
Getting more behaviors	4:44	5.6 MB
Creating disjointed rollovers	7:06	14.7 MB
Hiding and showing elements	6:07	9.5 MB
Spry overview	3:03	2.9 MB
Using Spry widgets	5:19	11.3 MB
Adding Spry widgets	3:12	7.4 MB
Using Live View and Related Files	3:18	4.3 MB

15. Working with Flash and Video

Inserting Flash files	3:59	4.6 MB
Setting properties for Flash	4:18	5.5 MB
Dreamweaver and Flash integration	3:19	3.6 MB
Encoding Flash video	6:55	7.9 MB
Adding Flash video	3:30	3.6 MB

16. Automating Efficient Workflows

Using the History palette	3:45	4.7 MB
Saving history steps with commands	2:59	3.4 MB
Creating library items	4:55	7.9 MB
Updating library items	5:01	6.0 MB
Using Find and Replace	6:16	15.7 MB

17. Coding in Dreamweaver

The Code toolbar	4:35	7.2 MB
Setting code preferences	4:24	6.3 MB
Using code hints	6:01	5.4 MB
Adding comments	5:08	7.5 MB
Finding syntax errors	3:42	7.7 MB

18. Managing Sites

Running sitewide reports	4:09	4.1 MB
Checking for broken links	3:10	2.5 MB
Validating markup	1:52	1.8 MB
Checking for browser compatibility	3:14	3.1 MB
Entering remote information	2:06	2.1 MB
Synchronizing sites	3:26	3.4 MB
Updating and publishing files	2:34	4.3 MB

Conclusion

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Dreamweaver CS4 Essential Training
with: James Williamson