It may be hard to imagine, but once upon a time, pages on the World Wide Web
didn’t have pictures, let alone animations, videos, and interactive graphics. All these
elements were added through trial, error, debate, and debunk. Changes came when
brave souls (like you) forged ahead and made things work with the tools at hand.
If a commercial product worked well and was widely adopted, it became the de
facto standard. Adobe’s PDF (portable document files) and Flash animation player
are well-known examples. However, there’s always been a problem with proprietary
and patent-encumbered technologies on the Internet. They’re like a toll road in the
center of a major city. On the other hand, authorities and standards-writing groups
have been known to create “standards” that few browser and web developers follow.
Strictly structured XHTML pages fall into this category. The solution is to create
standards for the Internet that are practical, usable, and don’t stifle creativity. Of
course, that’s easier said than done.
Want to create animated graphics for iPhone, iPad and the Web, using familiar Adobe features? You’ve come to the right guide. Adobe Edge Preview 5: The Missing Manual shows you how to build HTML5 and JavaScript graphics with Adobe multimedia tools. No programming experience? No problem. Adobe Edge writes all the code for you. With this book, you’ll be designing great-looking web apps in no time.
The important stuff you need to know:
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Get to know the workspace. Learn how Adobe Edge Preview 5 performs its magic.
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Create and import graphics. Make drawings with Edge’s tools, or use art you designed in other programs.
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Work with text. Build menus, label buttons, provide instructions, and perform other tasks.
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Jump into animation. Master Edge’s elements, properties, and timeline panels.
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Make it interactive. Use triggers and actions to give users control over their web experience.
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Peek behind the curtain. Understand how HTML and CSS documents work.
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Dig into JavaScript. Customize your projects by tweaking your code.
