The Web Standard package from ADOBE

For Webpage Authoring, look no further than Dreamweaver CS4. Quickly and easily create websites and web applications with software built for both designers and developers. However, if you still need a graphics image editor and also plan on using Flash at some point, the most cost-effective option is to purchase the Creative Suite 4 Web Standard package which gives you Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash and Contribute ... an essential toolset for the aspiring web designer.

Dreamweaver

Design, develop, and maintain standards-based websites and applications. Dreamweaver has always been a must for web designers, web developers, and visual designers, with a vast array of essential features such CSS Tools, Ajax Components, and assistance in creating Dynamic Server Pages. Here are some great New Features now available in Dreamweaver CS4:

• Live View - Design your web pages under real-world browser conditions with the new Live View while still retaining direct access to the code. Changes to the code are instantly reflected in the rendered display.
• CSS best practices - Implement CSS best practices without writing code. Create new CSS rules in the Properties panel, and get clear, simple explanations of where each property fits in the cascade of styles.
• Adobe InContext Editing - Design your pages in Dreamweaver so end users can edit their web pages without help from you or additional software, using the Adobe InContext Editing online service. As a Dreamweaver designer, you can limit changes to specific pages, distinct regions, and even custom formatting options.

Fireworks

Rapidly prototype websites and application interfaces, as well as create and optimize images for the web more quickly and accurately than ever before. Some of the most impressive New Features in the CS4 software packages are in Fireworks CS4, and here's a short list of the highlights:

• CSS export - Design complete web pages in a robust graphic environment and then export standards-compliant, CSS-based layouts, complete with external style sheets, in one step.
• PDF export - Generate high-fidelity, protected PDF documents from your Fireworks comps for client communication. Help safeguard your designs with password protection.
• Adobe ConnectNow integration - Connect client to designer for a real-time online meeting with full-screen sharing across platforms and the country with the Adobe ConnectNow service.

Flash

Create and deliver rich interactive content. Adobe® Flash® CS4 Professional software is the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences which can be delivered to audiences across platforms and devices. Here are some great New Features now available in Flash CS4:

• Motion presets - Jump-start your project with prebuilt animations that can be applied to any object. Select from dozens of presets or create and save your own. Share presets with others to save animation time.
• Object-based animation - Gain complete control over individual animation attributes with object-based animation, which applies tweens directly to objects instead of to keyframes. Easily make changes to motion with Bezier handles.
• 3D transformation - Animate 2D objects through 3D space with exciting new 3D translation and rotation tools, which allow you to animate along the x, y, and z axes. Apply local or global transformation to any object.