|
SF Bay Area
Register:
Nearby:
|
Price: for
Time: 9am - 4pm
Held at:
|
 Onsite training available
1-on-1 training available
Call us for details
|
In this Fireworks training course you'll learn how to use Fireworks to create graphics with both vector and bitmap images, apply special effects, build buttons, add rollovers, and create an animated GIF.
With Fireworks training, you will learn to optimize your images and to use the Export preview to compare formats and palette choices before making the final output decision. You'll create two types of image maps: a conventional image map where areas of a graphic become hotspots for linking to Web pages, and a disjointed image map where another portion of the graphic is swapped out when the user rolls over a hotspot.
This Fireworks training class is held at an AcademyX located in downtown San Francisco.
Bitmap Editing
- Bitmap versus Vector Graphics
- Fireworks Editing Modes
- Floating and Tabbed Panels
- The Fireworks Tools Panel
- Setting Up a Document
- Editing Bitmap Objects
- Using the Selection Tools
- Using the Magic Wand
- Controlling the Edge of a Selection
- Using the Lasso Tool
- Using the Rubber Stamp Tool
- Using the Eraser Tool
- Using the Marquee Tools
- Additional Selection Options
- Using the Magnify Tool
- Viewing the Gamma Setting
Selecting,Grouping,and Stacking
- Making Selections in Vector Mode
- Grouping Objects Using the Layers Panel
- Using Single-layer Editing
- Changing the Stacking Order of Objects on a Layer
- Using the Select Behind Tool
Using Vector tools
- Creating a Logo
- The History Panel
- Using the Knife Tool
- Using the Mouse Highlight Feature
- Applying Strokes
- Editing Strokes
- Changing Stroke Placement
- Applying Fill Color
- Trimming the Canvas
- Using the Info Panel
- Importing Images
- Importing FreeHand or Illustrator Files
- Setting Vector File Options
Applying Text,Fills,and Live Effects
- Adding Text
- Aligning Objects
- Adding Live Effects
- Reordering Effects
- Working with Masks
- Applying Transformations
- Applying Fills
- Using Web Dither
- Using Patterns and Textures
- Changing the Opacity
- Creating Gradients
Fireworks Advanced Techniques
- Duplicating Objects with the Repeat Command
- Combining Shapes On Your Own
- Adding Text along a Path
- Adjusting Text Flow on the Path
- Converting Text to a Path
- Masking an Image
Applying Colors and Styles
- Choosing Colors
- Selecting from Swatches of Color
- Mixing Colors
- Saving Selected Colors
- Using the Color Boxes
- Creating and Using Styles
Exporting and Optimizing
- Exporting Your Images
- Choosing the Image
- Format Exporting as GIF
- Previewing in the Workspace
- Working with the Color Table
- Creating Transparency
- Using a Matte Color
- Exporting as JPEG
- Saving Export Presets
Creating Animated GIF Images
- Defining Animated GIFs
- Making an Animation
- Using Onion Skinning
- Controlling Playback
- Exporting a GIF Animation
- Applying Tweening
- Controlling Static Objects in Animations
- Creating Symbols
- Animation Symbols
- Using the Library
Creating Buttons
- Working with Rollover Buttons
- Using the Button Editor
- Working with the Web Layer
- Using Live Effects for Rollover Buttons
- Using the Link Wizard
Using Image Maps and Rollovers
- Creating Image Maps
- Using the URL Panel
- Slicing an Image
- Creating Disjointed Rollovers
- Using the Behaviors Panel
- Adding a Pop-up Menu
- Putting It All Together
Production Techniques
- Using Find and Replace
- Using the Project Log
- Performing Batch Processing
Fireworks integration with Dreamweaver
- Using Fireworks in Dreamweaver
- Updating HTML from Fireworks
- Inserting Buttons from Fireworks into Dreamweaver
- Working with CSS Layers
- Working with Dreamweaver Library Items
Prerequisites:
- Ability to create a web page
- Basic PC and Windows skills: copying/pasting, right-clicking, finding files, switching between programs, exploring windows
- Intro to Dreamweaver, or equivalent experience
Fireworks Class Reviews:
"Max was a good teacher. She had excellent resources. She was friendly and answered questions thoroughly."
- student, San Francisco
"Excellent. Maxine answered questions eagerly and thoroughly; and most important, gave us a "real world" scenario on how things work through her professional experience she shared. She shared very impressive resources... was invaluable and had a very good personality and style. Highly recommend her. She was great!"
- student, San Francisco
* Note: This class description is for Fireworks training in San Francisco.
|
