Question, about graphics in flash

Hey, I’m a new user to flash, and want to start developing a site from scratch. I was wondering what does everyone use to make their images(backgrounds, buttons, interfaces, etc.) with? I have heard that freehand and illustrator are good tools to use and possibly photoshop, because I can’t seem to produce any intricate or nice designs with flash alone.

Also out of curiosity what do you think the creator of this site used to make(other than flash ; )) his site, and how difficult was it to make (rough estimate, in-comparison to other sites you’ve seen or done).

teamviju

Thanks for your help

Well For animation i usally draw everything in flash. Some times i make some thing in photoshop and then animate it.

I do want to say most site you will make you will have to make from scratch because ripping sucks.

Kirupa Made this site with Frontpage.

with frontpage?
wow, how did he get rid of all that crap-code generated by frontpage???