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Macromedia Fireworks A-Z

Training Provided by The Career Center In this course, you'll use Macromedia Fireworks to create vector graphics, edit bitmap graphics, optimize images, and create and assign rollover effects for the Web. You will learn advanced skills for working with vector graphics, photographic images and effects, slicing and rollovers, symbols and animation, and exporting to HTML. This course prepares the student for the Certified Macromedia Fireworks MX Designer exam

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.

This is primarily ilt training
instructor led trainingThis class may be available at a classroom in New York, NY,
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Duration:16 hours
Training Presented in:English
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Macromedia Fireworks A-Z Prerequisites:
  • 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.
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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

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