Macromedia Fireworks Introduction
Course Duration: 2 days
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Course objective
In this 2-day course delegates will learn how to use Fireworks to create
sophisticated web graphics using both vector and bitmap images.
Pre-Requisites
A basic knowledge of Macromedia Dreamweaver and a general understanding
of web site management is advantageous although not essential.
Structure
Each delegate has the exclusive use of a PC and training includes extensive
hands-on activity.
This course can be run for versions 4, MX and MX 2004.
Course Content
Bitmap Editing
Bitmap versus Vector Graphics
Fireworks Editing Modes
The Fireworks Panels
Setting Up a Document
Editing Bitmap Objects
Using the Fireworks Editing Tools
Selecting, Grouping and Stacking
Making Selections in Vector Mode
Grouping Objects
Using the Layers Panel
Using Single-layer Editing
Changing the Stacking Order of Objects
Using the Select Behind Tool
Using Vector Tools
The History Panel
The Knife Tool
Applying and Editing Strokes
Changing Stroke Placement
Applying Fill Color
Trimming the Canvas
Using the Info Panel
Applying Text, Fills and Live Effects
Adding Text
Aligning Objects
Adding Live Effects
Applying Transformations
Applying Fills
Using Patterns
Using Textures
Changing the Opacity
Creating Gradients
Applying Colours and Styles
Choosing Colours
Selecting from Swatches of Color Mixing Colours
Saving Selected Colours
Using the Color Boxes
Creating and Using Styles
Using Image Maps and Rollovers
Creating Image Maps
Using the URL Panel
Slicing an Image
Creating Disjointed Rollovers
The Behaviours Panel
Adding a Pop-up Menu
Exporting and Optimising
Exporting your Images
Choosing the Image Format
Exporting as GIF
Previewing in the Workspace
Working with the Color Table
Creating Transparency
Using a Matte Color
Exporting as JPEG
Saving Export Presets
Creating Animated GIF Images
Defining Animated GIFs
Making an Animation
Exporting a GIF Animation
Creating Symbols
Creating Buttons
Working with Rollover Buttons
Using the Button Editor
Working with the Web Layer
Using Live Effects for Rollover Buttons
Using the Link Wizard
Integration with Dreamweaver
Using Fireworks in Dreamweaver
Updating HTML from Fireworks
Inserting Buttons from Fireworks into Dreamweaver
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