- Paperback: 310 pages
- Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman (Trade); 1 edition (1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0201688131
- ISBN-13: 978-0201688139
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.8 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 612 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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In Web Graphics Tools and Techniques, Kentie gives designers and would-be Webmasters a useful peek into every aspect of Web graphics. He discusses the current and evolving HTML standard and delves into using HTML for tables and precise placement of graphics and image maps. He also explains JPEG and GIF graphics, animation, sound, and video, taking into account cross-platform and bandwidth issues and targeting both Windows and Macintosh users. His discussion of graphics and color palettes is useful, particularly where he discusses when and why you'd pick GIF over JPEG, and vice versa. Kentie also writes about several of the software packages available to accomplish the tasks at hand; his favorites are Fractal Design Painter and Adobe Photoshop. He assumes that you're fairly familiar with the tools and that you're ready to extend your knowledge to designing good-looking Web graphics.
From Library Journal
Good web design books cover three things: pure HTML syntax, tips to attract surfers, and design issues. Striking a balance among the three is very difficult; however, renowned Dutch designer Kentie has achieved it here. Best suited for new and intermediate designers, his guide shows how to create a storyboard, use site statistics for marketing purposes, and apply edgy design techniques without scaring off visitors, among other things. Advanced designers, too, will find plenty of food for thought. On par with Robin Williams and John Tollett's excellent The Non-Designer's Web Book (Computer Media, LJ 12/00), this work makes superb use of text and visuals; highly recommend for all libraries.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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This review is from: Web Design Tools and Techniques (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
If you you know anything about webdesign, don't even think of buying this book. It can bore you to death, with its sometimes dated terminologies, and fascinations at technologies that are now dead. I don't recommend this book if you're interested in the process of web design or if you have the slightest experience. If you allready know some webdesign skills and are interested more in the process, "Web Redesign, workflow that works"(kelly Goto & Emily Cotler) is the book for you. If You don't know web design and would like to start somewhere, Lynda weinman's "Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Hands-On Training " is a great place to start.
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Providing superior content, structure design, visual appeal,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Web Design Tools and Techniques (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Web Design Tools And Techniques by Peter Kentie (author of the monthly "DTP Maserclass" column in Macworld Nederland) is a comprehensive, "user friendly" guide to all aspects of effective web designs. The relevant subjects covered in accessible detail include creating a storyboard or diagram structure; designing effective navigation systems; implementing effective user testing within the limiting constraints of a budget; applying cutting edge methods without alienating visitors; minimizing user wait times (this alone is worth the entire cost of this outstanding reference); and utilizing site statistics as web design planning data. If you want your website to provide superior content, structure design, visual appeal, enhanced with invisible technology and visitor ease-of-use, then read and study Peter Kentie's Web Design Tools And Techniques!
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4.5 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A highly recommended instruction and reference guide,
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Web Graphics Tools and Techniques (Paperback)
In Web Graphics Tools And Techniques, expert webpage designer Peter Kentie provides a profusely illustrated, full- color guide to the development and utilization of HTML tags to make a web site functional and aesthetically pleasing. Additionally, Kentie offers a wealth of clearly demonstrated, practical, "user friendly" information on advanced all the current techniques that an HTML programmer must master, including formatting tables, converting copy to HTML files, understanding how to use GIF and JPEG image file formats, integrating typography into design, creating backgrounds, designing effective web page navigational devices, and more. Web Graphics Tools And Techniques is a highly recommended instruction and reference guide for intermediate and advanced HTML programmers and website designers.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Value for money and a great deal of help !,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Web Graphics Tools and Techniques (Paperback)
Unlike other web design books that mainly seem to focus on how to spell HTML-tags, this book really discusses what web design is about. How can I use HTML-functions and graphics to spice up my site and get attention from the site's visitors ? What are the choices I have, and what do I have to consider when making these choices ? How to deal with different browser types ? All these topics and many more are extensively covered. The book is not only a good start-up for newbies, but also a guide for advanced web designers. Subjects are well organized and easy to find. I've seen many web design books so far, but none got even close to this one. And of course the glossy (but functional) appearance of the book adds to the fun of using it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Just buy it, you don't need to try it ;-),
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Web Graphics Tools and Techniques (Paperback)
After having read this book myself, I must say working with photoshop or other usefull tools for creating webpages has become much easier. Peter Kentie does not only talk about creating better graphics for the web. He also gives you some very usefull tips on creating a better website. And to my humble opinion he managed to teach you on an easy manner to make better webpages.
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