Fireworks CS5 Fundamentals

Category:
- Web and Graphic Design
Sessions:
2
Hours:
5
SKU:
TS661528 $75.00
Course Description:
Adobe Fireworks CS5 software enables you to create expressive, highly optimized graphics for the Web or virtually any device --from Smartphones to kiosks to embedded displays. Create Web sites, user interfaces, and rich prototypes that are editable in both vector and bitmap modes. In this course you will learn how to quickly create wireframes from Fireworks templates. Add text, symbols, and imagery with the robust vector and bitmap toolset. Add pages and customize them quickly with Smart Guides, and export them as clickable PDF mock-ups for approval. Debbie's ability to take each concept and break them down into simple step-by-step guides makes this course a must when learning new applications like Fireworks CS5.
Course Outline
Session 1
Section A: Introduction to Fireworks
- Launching Fireworks
- Working with Panels
- Common Panels
- Opening and Saving Files
- Creating Files
- Rulers, Guides, and Grids
Section B: Vector Shapes and Fills
- Creating Shapes
- Gradient Fill
- Pattern Fill
- Fill Edges
- Compound Shapes
Section C: Vector Paths
- Line Tool
- Pen Tool
- Creating Curves
- Modifying Shapes
- Freeform Tool
- Vector Path Tool
- Redraw Path Tool
Section D: Bitmap Graphics
- Pencil Tool
- Brush Tool
- Eraser Tool
- Marquee Tool
- Lasso Tool
- Magic Wand Tool
- Red Eye Removal
- Burn Tool
- Dodge Tool
- Rubber Stamp Tool
Section E: Working with Text
- Creating Text
- Formatting Text
- Leading and Tracking
- Formatting Characters
- Importing Text
- Editing Imported Text
- Combining Paths
- Attaching Text
Section F: Working with Layers
- Creating Layers
- Duplicating Layers
- Removing Layers
- Organizing Layers
- Exporting Layers
- Web Layer
- Creating Hotspots
Section G: Symbols
- Creating Symbols
- Common Library
- Symbol Edit Mode
- Button Symbols
- Editing Buttons
- Button States
- Previewing States
- Animating Symbols
- Setting State Delays
- Component Symbols
Session 2
Section A: Templates
- Page Templates
- Flash Templates
- Web and Mobile Templates
- Applying Templates
Section B: Saving as a GIF
- Size vs. Quality
- GIF
- Optimizing GIFs
- GIF Color Palettes
- Colors
- Dither and Transparency
- Interlacing
Section C: Saving as a JPEG
- JPEG
- Optimizing JPEGs
- JPEG Smoothing
- Selective Quality
Section D: Saving as a PNG
- Web PNG
- Optimizing PNGs
- PNG 32
- PNG 24 vs. PNG 8
Section E: Slicing
- Creating Slices
- Editing Slices
- Polygon Slice
- HTML Slice
- Slice Properties
- Optimizing Slices
Section F: Prototyping
- Creating a Master Page
- Adding Pages
- Sharing Layers
- Adding Images
- Creating CSS Layouts
- Adding Elements
- Organizing Elements
Section G: Integration
- Exporting Images
- Exporting HTML
- Viewing in Dreamweaver
- Exporting CSS
- Exporting for Flash
- FXG Export
- Adobe Device Central
- Creating a Profile