If you learn best by doing, and what you're intent on doing is create
stunning Web graphics with Adobe Fireworks, this is the place to turn.
Through project-based lessons, you'll cover the entire process of creating
Web graphics with Fireworks from creating images to optimizing and exporting
them. Simple step-by-step instructions, and a book with loads of screen
shots will have you creating rollovers, pop-ups, and more in no time.
Whether you're new to the world of Fireworks graphics or a veteran user
eager to tap the power of the latest version, you'll find the instruction
you need in this course.
Applicable Job Roles: web designers, graphic designers, and webmasters.
Outline
Week 1: Bitmap Editing
Learn the difference between bitmap and vector graphics
Learn about the Fireworks interface
Learn about floating and docked panel groups
Use the Property Inspector
Use the Crop tool
Use the Info panel
Select specific areas of an image
Use the Magic Wand tool
Use the Lasso and Polygon Lasso tools and the Marquee tools
Add and subtract selections in bitmap mode
Move, copy and save selections
Use the Red Eye Removal tool
Scale an image
Change image size
Use the Rubber Stamp and Smudge tool
Use the Eraser tool
Week 2: sing Vector Tools
Use guides for placing and aligning objects
Draw with the Ellipse and Polygon tools
Scale objects
Rotate an object
Use the History panel to replay actions
Mask an object using Paste Inside
Add Live Filters
Group objects
Import graphics
Trim the canvas
Week 3: Working with Layers and Text
Examine the Layers panel
Add and name your layers
Use the Property inspector for precise positioning and sizing of objects
Rename and lock a layer
Show and hide a layer
Use the Auto Shape Rounded Rectangle tool
Add a texture and a drop shadow
Change the stacking order of a layer
Use single-layer editing
Use the default fill and stroke colors
Align objects
Add and format text
Use the spell checker
Use the Text Editor
Use the Line and Subselection tools
Use the Paste Attributes command
Add arrowheads to a line
Week 4: Advanced Techniques
Combine simple shapes into complex objects
Use techniques for saving and duplicating your actions
Create a CD
Create a gradient
Change the opacity of an object
Add text to a path
Convert text to a path
Use the Intersect and Crop commands
Applying Transformations
Week 5: Creating Buttons, Slices and Hotspots
Use the Button Editor to create buttons
Add a new button from an existing button
Make changes to the button
Add links to buttons
Turn graphics into buttons
Add hotspots to an image to create an image map
Work with the Web Layer
Add slices to your page
Add frames to the document
Create disjointed rollovers
View your page in full-screen mode
Week 6: Optimizing and Exporting
Examine the various color palettes available in Fireworks
Use the Export wizard
Choose the right image format
Use the 4-up Preview Button
Set the target export file size
Use the Optimize panel
Previewing in the browser
Save export settings
Save as HTML
Use the Quick Export Button
Week 7: Creating GIF Animations, Masks, and Pop-up Menus
Create GIF animations
Use onion skinning
Change the playback settings for an animated GIF image
Use tweening to rotate an item
Create symbols and use the symbol library
Use an animation symbol
Create a base template for your pages
Use Group as Mask to isolate an image
Paint on a mask
Use text as a mask
Create a text slice
Add a pop-up menu
Edit the pop-up menu
Week 8: Integrating with Adobe Dreamweaver
Batch process several images
Export your pages for Dreamweaver
Create a local site in Dreamweaver
View your pages in Dreamweaver
Set Dreamweaver preferences
Add links in Dreamweaver
Edit a Fireworks page from Dreamweaver
Create a Dreamweaver template
Add text in Dreamweaver
Edit a Fireworks pop-up menu
Prerequisites
It is important to understand well how computers and the Internet work. Students must know how (and be able) to upload files to the internet.
Requirements
You must have a full version of Fireworks 8 or later. This includes All CS versions of Fireworks
Book Requirements:
Fireworks CS6 users should purchase the following book:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.
Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course.
Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .
How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.
Open Courses:
No other sessions are scheduled for this course. You can add to your wish list and you will be notified when other sessions are scheduled.
Stephane Richer is the president of a print and web design company called Noise Communications based in Montreal. Stephane comes from the print design world where he evolved during the 1980's. In the 90's he turned to digital presentations and web design. After years of focusing on HTML/DHTML/CSS designs, Stephane switched to Macromedia's Flash when it was in its 3rd version. He now considers Flash to be one of the most important design tools for creating stunning designs for the web. He has been teaching Flash at our organization since January 2000. In 2001, he started teaching Fireworks and Director classes as well.
Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.
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Testimonials
Rating
"Great class for learning the ins and outs of Fireworks. This class will teach you how to better use a very powerful and highly underrated piece of software to speed up and improve your web design. Everything from image creation and editing to animation is covered in this course." - Philip Napora
"Challenging is good!
Great lecture notes, the personality of the instructor really shines through." - Yuki Shichi
"I really enjoyed the class. I love the length - just right. I had the chance to really get to know the software. " - Faye Cragin
"Great class -- had lots of fun too." - Matthew Moore
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