HTML EDITORS / WEBPAGE BUILDERS
Macromedia's
Dreamweaver is by far the best WYSIWYG HTML editor we've found. It takes
the drudgery out of most HTML coding, and also does a credible job writing
javascript. No HTML editor is a substitute for learning how to code, but
Dreamweaver is the most useful tool in the box.
CoffeeCup 9.3, by
CoffeeCup Software, is one of the best in market offering complete solutions
from HTML generation to web deployment software
Homesite 4.0, by Allaire, is a superb tool for creation and editing of
HTML documents. It offers ease of use and maximum control of HTML coding
GRAPHICS
EDITORS / TOOLS
Photoshop, by Adobe, is the most popular toolkit for manipulating
images. Take the time to learn it's features and filters.
Ulead's
Photo
Impact is a maxi graphics editor with a mini price. An excellent value,
with a wide range of features, filters and effects.
Looking for an
all-in-one graphics optimizer? Try Equilibrium's
DeBabelizer. Better palettes and smaller file sizes.
Our "top pick"
for original graphics design is Macromedia's
Freehand 10. It's vector graphics with all the bells and whistles.
Fireworks, by Macromedia - Image editing at it's easist. Good image
dicing and optimizing as well. Seamless integration with Dreamweaver, of course.
As a
stand-alone optimizer or an excellent plug-in for Photoshop and compatibles,
Ulead's
Smart Saver Pro renders some of the the fastest loading images around.
ULEAD's
GIF Animator sets the standard in GIF animation.. The built in wizards
for animation and optimization make this a perfect "first tool". Experienced
animators will find the user interface to be fast and efficient.
Two special
image editors deserve mention:
ImageStyler, by Adobe, and
NetStudio. Through the use of built-in "styles" they give a head start
on graphics creation. ImageStyler allows creation of stand-alone images, plus
the capability to create and visually edit webpage elements which use Cascading
Style Sheet properties.
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