Lynda.com Fireworks CS4 Essential Training

Author: Jim Babbage | Duration (hr:min): 07:18 | Language: English | 1DVD | Released on: 10/22/2008 | Exercise files: Yes | Size ( Compressed ): 566MB | Size ( After Extraction ): 620MB

Description
Fireworks CS4 is a hybrid imaging and rapid-prototyping application with an enhanced toolset and a greater 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 then 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.
Topics include:

* Achieving layout accuracy with tooltips and Smart Guides
* Retouching bitmap images with the corrective bitmap tools
* Creating and reusing buttons, animations, and other symbols
* Maintaining crisp text in web images
* Creating and editing vector objects
* Using Live Filters, Live Styles, and blend modes
* Showing multiple design options to clients
* Integrating Fireworks with Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, and other CS4 applications



Table Of Contents
Introduction
Welcome

1. The Workspace
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
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
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
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
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
Creating GIF animations
Animating with Twist and Fade
Creating a tweened animation

7. Working with Web Graphics
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
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
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
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
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


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