Macromedia Fireworks A-Z
During this course, including computer lab time, students will be provided with the information necessary to complete the following objectives:
- Use the Info panel to precisely scale objects.
- Use Fireworks to create and manipulate complex vector graphics and apply effects, textures, and patterns.
- Understand the GIF, JPEG, and PNG file formats to choose the right one for each kind of image.
- Import bitmap (raster) graphics and modify them.
- Create selections within bitmap images using the Lasso, Marquee, and Magic Wand tools.
- Import and modify text objects, and merge them with vector graphics.
- Understand image resolution as it pertains to Web based graphics.
- Show and edit rulers, grids, and guides in order to position items with precision on a Web page.
- Create hotspots to which you will assign links, alt text, and link targets.
- Slice complex images into sections and use the Optimize panel and Fireworks' Preview modes to optimize the images individually.
- Create simple and customized rollover and disjoint rollover effects using effects, patterns, and textures.
- Export a multi-frame Fireworks file with rollover effects as an HTML document.
- Create and edit vector paths precisely and efficiently using the Pen and Subselection tools.
- Wrap text on a path and convert text to paths.
- Sharpen images and improve their contrast precisely.
- Create image effects such as cloning, masking, and patterns.
- Create and edit complex rollover behaviors, including multi-state navigation bars and drop-down lists.
- Use instances of symbols throughout a Website, and modify the original symbol to update all instances.
- Create animation and buttons using symbols.
- Modify HTML export settings to create files that match the format of the HTML editor application you use.
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- Intro to Internet Explorer
- Photoshop Expert Level (Mac or PC)
- Photoshop Expert Level (Mac or PC)
This course is included in the following Certification Program:
- Certified Web Development Professional
Our Program is All-Inclusive:
- 16 hours of classroom instruction
- Unlimited supervised computer lab/practice time for 6 months
- A complete instruction manual
- Certificate upon completion
- Career Enhancement Services
- Full Placement Counseling
- Free Resume Review
- Job Placement Assistance
- Free Test Preparation
- Computer-Based Training Files
- Assessment Testing
- Internship Opportunities
- Guarantee: Retake the course for free until test passed and/or employed.
- Check the schedule
Topics:
Lesson 1: The Fireworks Environment
Topic 1A: An Overview of Fireworks
Topic 1B: Vector and Bitmap Graphics
Topic 1C: Fireworks Environment Elements
Topic 1D: Navigating in Fireworks
Lesson 2: Creating Vector Graphics
Topic 2A: Vector Drawing Tools
Topic 2B: Drawing Basic Shapes
Topic 2C: Modifying Vector Graphics
Lesson 3: Transforming Vector Images and Effects
Topic 3A: Combining Shapes
Topic 3B: Applying Effects
Lesson 4: Bitmap Images
Topic 4A: Bitmap Basics
Topic 4B: Editing Bitmap Images
Topic 4C: Effects with Bitmap Images
Lesson 5: Using Text
Topic 5A: Creating Text
Topic 5B: Merging Text and Graphics
Lesson 6: Optimizing Graphics for the Web
Topic 6A: Web Graphic File Formats
Topic 6B: Optimizing Images
Lesson 7: Hotspot Links
Topic 7A: Creating Hotspots
Topic 7B: Assigning Links to Hotspots
Lesson 8: Slicing and Rollovers
Topic 8A: Slicing
Topic 8B: Rollovers
Lesson 9: Vector Paths
Topic 9A: Vector Path Concepts
Topic 9B: Drawing and Editing Rough Paths
Topic 9C: Creating Paths Precisely with the Pen Tool
Topic 9D: Text and Paths
Lesson 10: Image Effects
Topic 10A: Improving Sharpness and Contrast
Topic 10B: Editing Images
Topic 10C: Patterns
Topic 10D: Masking
Topic 10E: Saving Effects and Styles
Lesson 11: Advanced Rollovers and Slicing
Topic 11A: Triggering Rollovers from Polygonal Areas
Topic 11B: Pop-up Menus
Topic 11C: Behaviors
Topic 11D: Navigation Bars
Lesson 12: Symbols, Instances, and Animation
Topic 12A: Button Symbols
Topic 12B: Graphic Symbols
Topic 12C: Creating Animation
Lesson 13: Exporting Pages for a Website
Topic 13A: Text Slices
Topic 13B: HTML Export Options
