Creating a First Website with Dreamweaver CC 2014 shows the basics of how to do just that—create your first website. But not just any website. An HTML5 website that is responsive and looks great on any computer or mobile device, and is complete with rich imagery and navigation, video content, and even a contact form.

Author Paul Trani begins with brief introductions to HTML and CSS. Then you'll learn how to create a basic webpage, add text and images, and style the content with CSS. Paul then shows how to add navigation and links between pages, integrate video and social media (such as a Twitter feed), and create a contact form. The course also covers making sure your layout is "flexible" (i.e., that it resizes to fit mobile devices), testing your site, and uploading it to the web.

Topics include:

• Understanding the Internet and websites
• Adding HTML content to a webpage
• Styling content with CSS
• Creating navigation
• Adding more pages
• Creating a flexible layout
• Adding video and animations from Edge Animate
• Linking to other pages and websites
• Creating a contact form
• Creating a responsive site for mobile devices
• Uploading and testing the website

About the Author

For the past 15 years, Paul Trani has been developing interactive projects for agencies and corporations.

He evolved from humble beginnings with Play-Doh and crayons to become the go-to guy for creative development and training. Paul has worked directly with Adobe and other companies as a presenter and trainer because of his technical abilities and his passion for the industry. He has created numerous Adobe eSeminars, which he uses for self-evaluation, and he is constantly learning new hardware and software.

Product Details

• Full Video Tutorials
• Video File Format: MP4
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Video Duration: 2h 33m
• Instructor: Paul Trani

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You know that behind those interactive webpages you encounter is code that's being read and rendered by your browser, and you're ready to understand that code further so you can build your very own website. Paul Trani helps you achieve that goal in this course, where he explains the fundamentals of web design and shows how to put them into practice. Paul starts by explaining how the web works, and then he dives into the specifics of HTML and CSS. This prepares you for the next thing he demonstrates—how to use Adobe Dreamweaver CC to create webpages. He shows how to lay out your pages and stylize content; add navigation; and ensure that your site looks great on mobile devices. Follow along with Paul to create your first website, complete with video, links to your social profiles, and more.

Topics include:

• Adding HTML content to a web page
• Styling content with CSS
• Creating navigation
• Designing for mobile devices and tablets
• Adding multiple pages
• Adding a portfolio or carousel
• Integrating social media feeds into your site
• Uploading and testing the website

About the Author

For the past 15 years, Paul Trani has been developing interactive projects for agencies and corporations.

He evolved from humble beginnings with Play-Doh and crayons to become the go-to guy for creative development and training. Paul has worked directly with Adobe and other companies as a presenter and trainer because of his technical abilities and his passion for the industry. He has created numerous Adobe eSeminars, which he uses for self-evaluation, and he is constantly learning new hardware and software.

Product Details

• Full Video Tutorials
• Video File Format: MP4
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Instructor: Paul Trani

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As a graphic designer, you have a knack for creative problem-solving, a keen understanding of color and layout, and the ability to collaborate with clients—skills that could easily translate to user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design. If you want to enrich your professional skill set with UX and UI design experience, then this course can help by acquainting you with the techniques and technology you'd need to be successful. Join instructor Paul Trani as he covers essential UI and UX design concepts and steps through how to create and share a prototype using Adobe XD CC. Throughout the course, Paul highlights UX design workflows and best practices within this innovative design and prototyping tool.

Topics include:

• What is UX and UI design?
• Transitioning from graphic design to UX and UI
• What is Adobe XD?
• Creating graphics and text
• Adding images and effects
• Using Photoshop with Adobe XD
• Creating multiple screens
• Prototyping interactions and transitions
• Designing for different screen sizes
• Sharing design specs with developers

About the Author

For the past 15 years, Paul Trani has been developing interactive projects for agencies and corporations.

He evolved from humble beginnings with Play-Doh and crayons to become the go-to guy for creative development and training. Paul has worked directly with Adobe and other companies as a presenter and trainer because of his technical abilities and his passion for the industry. He has created numerous Adobe eSeminars, which he uses for self-evaluation, and he is constantly learning new hardware and software.

Product Details

• Full Video Tutorials
• Video File Format: MP4
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Video Duration: 1h 37m
• Instructor: Paul Trani

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In this course, learn how to design a mobile app, and then prototype that same app directly in Adobe Experience Design (XD) CC. Paul Trani shows how to lay out a screen design, explaining how to create graphics and use text, as well as how to import vector and bitmap graphics into a design. He demonstrates how to create complex screen designs, complete with repeated lists and grids that are as simple to change as they are to create. Once you finish your design, Paul shows how to link different screens together to prototype your app—complete with interactions that transition to different screens and back. The end result is a fully-designed prototype that can be used as the guide for the actual app. Plus, he demonstrates how to share your app with others to receive feedback, and how to export content—artboards, screens, and assets—for use elsewhere.

Topics include:

• Building multiple screens of different sizes
• Creating graphics and text in Adobe XD
• Importing graphics
• Using a repeat grid for easy prototyping of lists and recurring elements
• Adding interactions to elements
• Creating transitions between screens
• Sharing and getting feedback
• Exporting artboards and assets

About the Author

For the past 15 years, Paul Trani has been developing interactive projects for agencies and corporations.

He evolved from humble beginnings with Play-Doh and crayons to become the go-to guy for creative development and training. Paul has worked directly with Adobe and other companies as a presenter and trainer because of his technical abilities and his passion for the industry. He has created numerous Adobe eSeminars, which he uses for self-evaluation, and he is constantly learning new hardware and software.

Product Details

• Full Video Tutorials
• Video File Format: MP4
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Video Duration: 1h 24m
• Instructor: Paul Trani

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