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Topics covered on this course include:
Introduction
- About this CD
- What Fireworks is Used For
- What is New in Fireworks MX 2004
- Installing Fireworks on Windows
- Installing Fireworks on the Mac
- Activation & Trials
Setting Up Fireworks
- The Fireworks Workspace
- Creating/Opening & Saving
- Customizing the Workspace
- Setting Preferences Pt 1
- Setting Preferences Pt 2
- Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
- Finding Assistance
Navigating The Workspace
- Main Menu & Document Tabs
- Working with Panels & Toolbars
- The Tools Panel Pt 1
- The Tools Panel Pt 2
- The Property Inspector
- The Document Window & Status Bar
- The History Panel & Commands
- Guides/Grids & Rulers
Working With Fireworks
- About File Formats & Saving
- Importing Images & Files
- Selecting Objects & Artwork
- Changing Canvas Attributes
- Understanding Layers
- Working with Layers
- Using the Web Layer
- Batch Processing
- Find & Replace
- Using Extensions
Applying Colors
- About Color
- Learning about Color Palettes
- Using the Swatches Panel
- Sampling & Applying Colors
- Using Color Effects & Styles
Working with Vector Graphics
- Learning about Vectors
- Creating Vector Shapes
- Editing Vector Shapes
- Auto Shapes
- Vector Paths & the Pen Tool
- Editing Paths
- Vector Path Tool
- Modifying Strokes
Working with Images
- Bitmaps & Importing
- Creating Bitmaps in Fireworks
- Selecting Images
- Editing & Erasing Bitmaps
- Cropping & Filters
- Burn /Dodge & Smudge Tools
- Rubber Stamp Tool
- Correcting Image Color
Using Text
- Adding & Editing Text
- Text Properties Pt 1
- Text Properties Pt 2
- Text Effects
- Converting & Transforming
- Placing Images Inside Text
- Type on a Path
Using Effects
- About Effects
- Applying Live Effects Pt 1
- Applying Live Effects Pt 2
- Applying Live Effects Pt 3
- Editing Live Effects
Masking/Blends & Styles
- Using Masks
- Making Vector Masks
- Making Bitmap Masks
- Editing Masks
- Blending Modes
- Transparency & Blends
- Creating & Editing Styles
Buttons & Animation
- About Buttons
- Using the Button Editor
- Button Symbols & Nav Bars
- Making a Pop-Up Menu
- Modifying Pop-Up Menus
- Working with Frames
- Making a Looping Animation
Fireworks & The Web
- Web Layer & URLs
- Looking at Hotspots
- Creating Image Maps
- Slicing Tools & Guides
- Slices & Rollovers
- Optimization & Previewing
- GIF Optimization
- JPEG Optimization
- Exporting HTML
- Exporting Your Works
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