Description
Lynda Adobe Fireworks CS4 Essential Training with: Jim Babbage
Fireworks CS4 is a hybrid imaging and rapid-prototyping application with an enhanced toolset and greate variety of options. In Fireworks CS4 Essential Training, Jim Babbage demonstrates how to navigate and customize the workspace in this design and production hub. He provides a primer on the array of graphics that can be created and combined in Fireworks, including bitmap and vector art, layered Photoshop and Illustrator files and files in the native Fireworks format, enhanced PNG. He demonstrates creative uses of text, animation and effects. Jim discusses how to generate optimized web graphics as well as entire interactive prototypes based on CSS, HTML, PDF, and AIR. This training is intended for those who are new to Fireworks or who are seeking insights into the techniques made possible by the latest version. Exercise files accompany the course.
The Course Contains:
Introduction
Welcome
1. The Workspace 59:23
* Creating a new document;
* A quick tour of the interface;
* Working with tabbed documents;
* Setting up rulers, guides, and grids;
* Tooltips and Smart Guides;
* Working with pages;
*Working with layers;
* Configuring panel groups;
* Using the Property Inspector;
* Creating custom workspaces;
* The Preferences panel.
2. Graphics 101 01:02:36
* The Fireworks PNG format;
* Opening files using Bridge;
* Importing files;
* Opening Photoshop files;
* Opening Illustrator files;
* Saving versus exporting: What's the difference?;
* Exporting a single file;
* Using the Image Export Wizard;
*Using the Image Preview window;
* Using the Export Area tool;
* Creating PDF files;
* Saving Photoshop files;
* Saving Illustrator files.
3. Working with Bitmap Images 01:06:24
* The Bitmap toolset;
* Resizing images;
* Using the selection tools;
* Using the drawing tools;
* Retouching with the corrective tools: Rubber Stamp, Replace Color, and Red-eye Removal;
* Using the bitmap effects tools: Blur, Sharpen, and Smudge;
* Using more bitmap effects tools: Dodge and Burn;
* Improving images using the Levels filter;
*Masking one image with another;
* Creating a bitmap mask with a selection.
4. Working with Vector Images 43:38
* The vector toolset
* Using the Pen tool
* Editing vector shapes with Freeform and Reshape Area tools
* Filling shapes with patterns and textures
* Using Auto Shapes
* Using shapes as image elements
* Scaling shapes
* Masking objects with vector shapes
* Applying strokes
* Using Vector Path, Redraw Path, and Path Scrubber
5. Working with Symbols 39:34
* What are symbols?;
* Creating graphic symbols;
* Creating button symbols;
* Creating animation symbols;
* Sharing symbols with the Common Library;
* Editing the instance of a symbol;
* Adding component symbols to a design;
* Exporting and importing symbols.
6. Animating in Fireworks 12:36
* Creating GIF animations;
* Animating with Twist and Fade;
* Creating a tweened animation.
7. Working with Web Graphics 29:14
* The web toolset;
* Interactivity using hotspots;
* Using the Slice tool;
* Optimizing images for export;
* Exporting an HTML layout;
* Generating a CSS-based layout.
8. Working with Text 22:31
* Using text in Fireworks;
* Adding text to a path;
* Adding text in a path;
* Using text as a mask;
* Maintaining crisp text in web images.
9. Exploring Creative Options 32:29
* Fun with filters;
* Using Photoshop Live Filters;
* Working with Styles;
* Using blend modes;
* Converting bitmap selections to paths;
* Using the Kuler panel.
10. Rapid Prototyping 53:09
* Using a master page;
* Creating multiple web layers;
* Sharing layers across pages;
* Sharing web layers across pages;
* Using HTML component symbols;
* Creating choices and showing design options to clients;
* Previewing the mock-up;
* HTML prototyping;
* PDF prototyping;
* AIR prototyping;
* Tips for a smoother workflow.
11. Fitting Fireworks into Your Design Workflow 15:28
* Working with metadata;
* Using Fireworks tools in Bridge;
* Integrating Fireworks and Flash;
* Roundtrip editing between Dreamweaver and Fireworks;
* Copying and pasting objects to Dreamweaver.
Conclusion
Goodbye
Fireworks CS4 is a hybrid imaging and rapid-prototyping application with an enhanced toolset and greate variety of options. In Fireworks CS4 Essential Training, Jim Babbage demonstrates how to navigate and customize the workspace in this design and production hub. He provides a primer on the array of graphics that can be created and combined in Fireworks, including bitmap and vector art, layered Photoshop and Illustrator files and files in the native Fireworks format, enhanced PNG. He demonstrates creative uses of text, animation and effects. Jim discusses how to generate optimized web graphics as well as entire interactive prototypes based on CSS, HTML, PDF, and AIR. This training is intended for those who are new to Fireworks or who are seeking insights into the techniques made possible by the latest version. Exercise files accompany the course.
The Course Contains:
Introduction
Welcome
1. The Workspace 59:23
* Creating a new document;
* A quick tour of the interface;
* Working with tabbed documents;
* Setting up rulers, guides, and grids;
* Tooltips and Smart Guides;
* Working with pages;
*Working with layers;
* Configuring panel groups;
* Using the Property Inspector;
* Creating custom workspaces;
* The Preferences panel.
2. Graphics 101 01:02:36
* The Fireworks PNG format;
* Opening files using Bridge;
* Importing files;
* Opening Photoshop files;
* Opening Illustrator files;
* Saving versus exporting: What's the difference?;
* Exporting a single file;
* Using the Image Export Wizard;
*Using the Image Preview window;
* Using the Export Area tool;
* Creating PDF files;
* Saving Photoshop files;
* Saving Illustrator files.
3. Working with Bitmap Images 01:06:24
* The Bitmap toolset;
* Resizing images;
* Using the selection tools;
* Using the drawing tools;
* Retouching with the corrective tools: Rubber Stamp, Replace Color, and Red-eye Removal;
* Using the bitmap effects tools: Blur, Sharpen, and Smudge;
* Using more bitmap effects tools: Dodge and Burn;
* Improving images using the Levels filter;
*Masking one image with another;
* Creating a bitmap mask with a selection.
4. Working with Vector Images 43:38
* The vector toolset
* Using the Pen tool
* Editing vector shapes with Freeform and Reshape Area tools
* Filling shapes with patterns and textures
* Using Auto Shapes
* Using shapes as image elements
* Scaling shapes
* Masking objects with vector shapes
* Applying strokes
* Using Vector Path, Redraw Path, and Path Scrubber
5. Working with Symbols 39:34
* What are symbols?;
* Creating graphic symbols;
* Creating button symbols;
* Creating animation symbols;
* Sharing symbols with the Common Library;
* Editing the instance of a symbol;
* Adding component symbols to a design;
* Exporting and importing symbols.
6. Animating in Fireworks 12:36
* Creating GIF animations;
* Animating with Twist and Fade;
* Creating a tweened animation.
7. Working with Web Graphics 29:14
* The web toolset;
* Interactivity using hotspots;
* Using the Slice tool;
* Optimizing images for export;
* Exporting an HTML layout;
* Generating a CSS-based layout.
8. Working with Text 22:31
* Using text in Fireworks;
* Adding text to a path;
* Adding text in a path;
* Using text as a mask;
* Maintaining crisp text in web images.
9. Exploring Creative Options 32:29
* Fun with filters;
* Using Photoshop Live Filters;
* Working with Styles;
* Using blend modes;
* Converting bitmap selections to paths;
* Using the Kuler panel.
10. Rapid Prototyping 53:09
* Using a master page;
* Creating multiple web layers;
* Sharing layers across pages;
* Sharing web layers across pages;
* Using HTML component symbols;
* Creating choices and showing design options to clients;
* Previewing the mock-up;
* HTML prototyping;
* PDF prototyping;
* AIR prototyping;
* Tips for a smoother workflow.
11. Fitting Fireworks into Your Design Workflow 15:28
* Working with metadata;
* Using Fireworks tools in Bridge;
* Integrating Fireworks and Flash;
* Roundtrip editing between Dreamweaver and Fireworks;
* Copying and pasting objects to Dreamweaver.
Conclusion
Goodbye