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Introduction to Adobe Fireworks CS3
Course length: 3 Days Course Web Page: http://www.webucator.com/Course.cfm?CourseID=FWK10a
Class Overview
In this Adobe Fireworks training class, students receive a comprehensive introduction to using Fireworks CS3 to create images for the Web.
Class Goals
• • • • • • • • • • • Learn to create and edit bitmaps with Fireworks Learn to use Fireworks' vector tools Learn to work with layers in Fireworks Learn to add text to graphics in Fireworks Learn to create slices and hotspots in Fireworks Learn to optimize graphics in Fireworks Learn to export graphics from Fireworks Learn to create buttons in Fireworks Learn to create gif animations in Fireworks Learn to create masks and pop-up menus in Fireworks Learn to integrate Fireworks with Dreamweaver 8
Class Prerequisites
• • • • Experience with basic software programs such as Microsoft Word Experience browsing the Web HTML (Useful, but not required) Dreamweaver 8 (Useful, but not required)
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Class Outline I. Bitmap Editing
I.A. I.B. I.C. I.D. I.E. I.F. I.G. I.H. I.I. I.J. I.K. I.L. I.M. I.N. I.O. I.P. I.Q. I.R. I.S. I.T. I.U. I.V. I.W. Exploring the Fireworks Tools Panel Floating and Docked Panel Groups The Property Inspector Editing Bitmap Objects Changing the View Magnification Changing the Canvas Color Using the Crop Tool Using the Info Panel Using the Magic Wand Tool Saving the Selection Adjusting Levels Viewing the Gamma Setting Using the Lasso and Polygon Lasso Tools Adding and Subtracting Selections Creating a New Document Scaling the Image Changing the Image Size Copying the Selection Using the Rubber Stamp Tool Using the Smudge Tool Using the Eraser Tool Using the Marquee Tools Moving a Selection
II.
Using Vector Tools
II.A. II.B. II.C. II.D. II.E. II.F. II.G. II.H. II.I. II.J. II.K. II.L. II.M. II.N. II.O. Displaying Rulers and Guides Using the Ellipse Tool Using the Rectangle and Rounded Rectangle Tools Applying Filters as Live Effects Saving as a Style Adding Live Effects Using the Polygon Tool Using the Scale Tool Making a Copy Rotating an Object Using the History Panel Masking with Paste Inside Grouping Objects Importing Graphics Trimming the Canvas
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III. Working with Layers
III.A. III.B. III.C. III.D. III.E. III.F. III.G. III.H. III.I. III.J. III.K. III.L. III.M. Using the Layers Panel Adding and Naming Layers Adjusting the Size and Placement of an Object Renaming a Layer Locking a Layer Showing and Hiding a Layer Picking Colors Using the Rounded Rectangle Tool Adding Texture and a Drop Shadow Changing the Stacking Order on a Layer Using Single-Layer Editing Setting the Default Colors Aligning Objects
IV. Adding Text
IV.A. IV.B. IV.C. IV.D. IV.E. IV.F. IV .G. IV.H. Adding Text Aligning and Indenting Text Checking your Spelling Importing Text Using the Text Editor Using the Line Tool Using the Subselection Tool Using Paste Attributes
V.
Advanced Techniques
V.A. V.B. V.C. V.D. V.E. V.F. V.G. V.H. V.I. Combining Shapes Duplicating Objects with the Repeat Command Creating a CD Adding a Gradient Changing the Opacity Adding Text Along a Path Using the Intersect and Crop Commands Converting Text to Paths Applying Transformations
VI. Creating Buttons
VI.A. VI.B. VI.C. VI.D. VI.E. VI.F. Using a Button Editor Adding a New Button Changing Your Buttons Adding Name and Link to Buttons Importing Your Buttons Changing Graphics to Buttons
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VII. Creating Slices and Hotspots
VII.A. VII.B. VII.C. VII.D. VII.E. VII.F . VII.G. VII.H. VII.I. Crating and Image Map Working with the Web Layer Slicing an Image Adding a Slice Creating Disjointed Rollovers Adding Frames Adding a Behavior Viewing Full Screen Adding More Slices
VIII. Optimizing and Exporting
VIII.A. VIII.B. VIII.C. VIII.D . VIII.E. VIII.F . Using the Export Wizard Choosing the Image Format Exporting JPEG Images Previewing in a Browser Exporting HTML Using the Quick Export Button
IX. Creating GIF Animations
IX.A. IX.B. IX.C. IX.D. IX.E. IX.F. IX.G. IX.H. IX.I. Creating an Animation Using Onion Skinning Sharing a Layer Using Animation Symbols Controlling Playback Exporting a GIF Animation Using the Export Preview with Animations Applying Tweening Tweening Effects
X.
Masking and Pop-Up Menus
X.A. X.B. X.C. X.D. X.E. X.F. X.G. Creating a Template Masking an Image Masking Using the Layers Panel Using Text as a Mask Creating a Text Slice Adding a Pop-Up Menu Editing a Pop-Up Menu
XI. Integrating with Dreamweaver CS3
XI.A. Fireworks CS3 and Dreamweaver CS3 XI.B. Exporting Your Pages for Dreamweaver 8
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Class Materials
Each student will receive a copy of Adobe Fireworks 8: Training from the Source by Patti Schulze, which will serve as a guide for the class.
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