Fireworks CS4

Course

Online

£ 37.17 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 47

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Adobe Fireworks CS4 introduces you to Adobe’s web graphic development program, Fireworks. After watching this training, you’ll know how to create vector graphics, layouts and interactive buttons for a website.

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

In this Fireworks CS4 series, you’ll also learn about the interface, and unlock the flexible features that allow you to edit bitmap images, apply automated Commands, and optimize images for the Web. In addition, you’ll explore the more dynamic Web features, including creating slices, linking hotspots, animating states, and more. This series is just what you need to get up to speed quickly on everything Fireworks has to offer!

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Subjects

  • Adobe
  • Graphics
  • Renaming
  • Text Formatting
  • Positioning
  • Transforming
  • Customizing
  • Optimizing
  • Importing & Cropping
  • Subselection Tools
  • Layer Editing
  • Blend Mode

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Course programme

Chapter I: GETTING STARTED (34 min)
  • Creating a New Document & Modifying the Workspace
  • Exploring the Tools Panel
  • Exploring the Properties Panel & Preferences
  • Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Zooming In & Out
  • Modifying Canvas Properties
  • Accessing Fireworks Help & Support
Chapter II: WORKING WITH BITMAPS (27 min)
  • Importing & Cropping
  • Making Selections
  • Adjusting Color
  • Using the Rubber Stamp Tool
  • Using the Blur Tool & History Panel
  • Transforming & Positioning an Image
Chapter III: CREATING VECTOR IMAGES (23 min)
  • Using Rulers, Guides & Grids
  • Selecting Colors & Swatches
  • Drawing a Shape & Adding a Gradient
  • Using the Ellipse Tool
  • Using the Freeform & Subselection Tools to Distort Shapes
  • Using the Line Tool & Applying Patterns & Textures
  • Applying Filters & Working with Styles
Chapter IV: WORKING WITH TEXT (15 min)
  • Creating & Formatting Text
  • Using Placeholder Text & Importing Text
  • Using the Find and Replace & Check Spelling Commands
Chapter V: WORKING WITH LAYERS (20 min)
  • Introducing the Layers Panel
  • Adding & Deleting Layers & Sub Layers
  • Showing, Hiding & Locking Layers
  • Renaming, Organizing & Changing Stacking Order
  • Single Layer Editing & Flattening Layers
Chapter VI: ADVANCED METHODS & FEATURES (18 min)
  • Combining Paths
  • Changing Opacity & Blend Modes
  • Creating & Applying Commands
  • Attaching Text to a Path
Chapter VII: CREATING INTERACTIVE BUTTONS (24 min)
  • Using Rulers to Determine Button Size
  • Creating & Aligning a Button
  • Stylizing a Button
  • Setting Button States
  • Creating Multiple Buttons
  • Naming, Linking & Testing Buttons
Chapter VIII: CREATING SLICES & HOTSPOTS (17 min)
  • Creating a Hotspot
  • Naming & Linking Hotspots
  • Inserting Slices Based on Selections
  • Using the Slice Tools, Testing & Previewing
Chapter IX: OPTIMIZING FOR EXPORT (30 min)
  • Introducing the Optimize Panel
  • Choosing a File Format & Settings
  • Comparing JPEG Optimization Settings
  • Optimizing a GIF & Saving a Preset
  • Exporting Your File & Viewing It in Dreamweaver®
Chapter X: CREATING GIF ANIMATIONS (20 min)
  • Intro to Animation & the States Panel
  • Using the Share Layer To States & Animate Selection Commands
  • Symbols, Adding a Still Text State & Onion Skinning
  • Frame-by-Frame Animation
  • Adjusting the Timing, Looping & Exporting
Chapter XI: FIREWORKS INTEGRATION WORKFLOW (22 min)
  • Using Library Items in Dreamweaver
  • Exporting a SWF & Editing It in Flash®
  • Editing Layers in Photoshop®
  • Editing Vector Graphics in Illustrator®
  • Credits

Additional information

Highlights

Learn how to edit and touch-up photos
Find out how to create and manipulate vector graphics
Discover best practices for organizing and designing using layers
See how easy adding and formatting text can be
Learn how to create slices and hotspots for web optimization and interactivity

LENGTH

Total Run Time: 4 hrs

Fireworks CS4

£ 37.17 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 47