Photoshop CS5 for the Web

Shows how to use Photoshop CS5 for optimal web graphics workflow.In Photoshop CS5 for the Web, author Jan Kabili shows a wide range of optimal uses for Photoshop in the web graphics workflow. This course shows the most efficient ways to optimize images so that they maintain quality and download quickly in a browser, the why and the how of image slicing, and practical techniques for designing web page layouts, page backgrounds, navigation bars, and buttons in Photoshop. Exercise files are included with the course. Topics include: Customizing a web workspace Coloring web graphics Optimizing images as JPEG, GIF, or PNG files Creating background graphics for sites Working with transparency Building navigation bars, buttons, and rollover graphics Designing web page mock-ups Adding animation Automating web-related tasks in Photoshop Integrating with the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite