Macromedia Freehand 10: Training from the Source

FreeHand is more than just an illustration package--it’s a complete set of professional drawing, page layout, and Web design tools, capable of handling everything from logos and infographics to user interface design and Web animations. Who better to unravel the complexities of the program than the people who created it? In Macromedia FreeHand 10: Training from the Source, the experts at Macromedia lead you step-by-step through real-world projects. No other book can make that claim--or make it easier for you to master FreeHand 10.

The book’s project-based tutorials let you learn at your own pace as you gain hands-on experience with the practice files on the accompanying CD-ROM. Macromedia FreeHand 10: Training from the Source starts with an introduction to the major features of FreeHand 10, then guides you through sample projects. You’ll learn the basics--combining text and graphics, working with paths and points, using layers and styles, and preparing files for a commercial printer--then move on to advanced topics, such as the editable symbol library and FreeHand’s rich integration with Macromedia Flash. At the end of this “desktop course,” you’ll be proficient at creating and manipulating graphics and text in FreeHand.