Macromedia : Freehand, Fireworks, Director, Flash
Here you'll find resources for Macromedia's former graphics software products: Director, Flash, Freehand, and Fireworks. These products were all acquired by Adobe in the 2005-2006 Adobe-Macromedia merger. This section links you to tutorials, tips and tricks, training and technical support resources, xtras, addons, user communities, free downloads, and other useful information for users of the former Macromedia graphics software titles.
FreeHand Discontinued by Adobe
As of May 2007, the cross-platform, vector-based illustration software FreeHand has been discontinued by Adobe.
As of May 2007, the cross-platform, vector-based illustration software FreeHand has been discontinued by Adobe.
Adobe Announces Plans to Acquire Macromedia
The Adobe-Macromedia merger was announced in April 2005. Here are details from the press release announcing the acquisition.
The Adobe-Macromedia merger was announced in April 2005. Here are details from the press release announcing the acquisition.
Flash Animation Tutorials
Whatever you want to do in Flash, these tutorials will help you get a foothold on on the basics of developing your animation skills, as well as a few tips and tricks to help beginners get used to the program tools.
Whatever you want to do in Flash, these tutorials will help you get a foothold on on the basics of developing your animation skills, as well as a few tips and tricks to help beginners get used to the program tools.
Flash and Shockwave
Flash adds animation and dynamic interaction to your Web site. Macromedia Flash and Shockwave are perfect for dynamic Web sites.
Flash adds animation and dynamic interaction to your Web site. Macromedia Flash and Shockwave are perfect for dynamic Web sites.
Macromedia Support Home
The main support page for Macromedia products.
The main support page for Macromedia products.
Macromedia Downloads
Get trial versions, Web players, product updates, Xtras, and plug-ins for Macromedia products.
Get trial versions, Web players, product updates, Xtras, and plug-ins for Macromedia products.
Macromedia Online Forums
A list of forums from the forums.macromedia.com news server. Discuss technical issues and helpful techniques involving Macromedia products with other users and support personnel.
A list of forums from the forums.macromedia.com news server. Discuss technical issues and helpful techniques involving Macromedia products with other users and support personnel.
Macromedia Worldwide User Groups
Browse the list of Macromedia User Groups by state or country, or learn more about the MMUG program.
Browse the list of Macromedia User Groups by state or country, or learn more about the MMUG program.