1. See examples
Note that alpha transparency is not supported by IE 6.
2. Create semi-transparent png
- In Fireworks, create a small solid square, set the opacity and optimize the image as a png 8 (transparencey on).
- In Photoshop, create a small solid square, set the opacity and optimize the image as a png 24 (transparency on).
3. Use CSS to set body and div backgrounds
- Use File > New to select a Dreamweaver layout.
- Use CSS or Page Properties to set the body background (point to photo image)
- Use CSS to set the div backgrounds to the semi-transparent pngs images. Start with the container div.