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Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 Course

Author : Jenn Dehann

6.5hrs (88 Lessons) 2004-09-23

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MacromediaÂ® has designed Fireworks MX 2004Â® to help both designers and programmers create engaging, attractive and functional websites in the shortest time possible using MXÂ® technology. It comes with the ability to import, create, and export a wide range of different file formats. Although created for Web development, Fireworks MX 2004Â® can be used for the creation of CD-ROMs, kiosks, and other applications. Virtual Training Company author Jen deHaan shows users how to create, edit, and animate graphics and text using Fireworks MX 2004Â®. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the MacromediaÂ® Fireworks MX 2004Â® links below.

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Course: Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004
Author: Jenn Dehann
SKU: 33541
ISBN: 1-932808-14-0
Work Files: No
Captions: No
Subject: Internet & Web Design
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Course outline

Introduction

About this CD (02:44)

What Fireworks is Used For (05:04)

What is New in Fireworks MX 2004 (04:26)

Installing Fireworks on Windows (01:49)

Installing Fireworks on the Mac (02:10)

Activation & Trials (03:11)

Setting Up Fireworks

The Fireworks Workspace (05:49)

Creating/Opening & Saving (04:18)

Customizing the Workspace (03:57)

Setting Preferences Pt 1 (03:57)

Setting Preferences Pt 2 (03:57)

Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts (04:22)

Finding Assistance (04:04)

Navigating The Workspace

Main Menu & Document Tabs (03:31)

Working with Panels & Toolbars (03:23)

The Tools Panel Pt 1 (03:23)

The Tools Panel Pt 2 (05:13)

The Property Inspector (03:48)

The Document Window & Status Bar (02:56)

The History Panel & Commands (03:06)

Guides/Grids & Rulers (04:49)

Working With Fireworks

About File Formats & Saving (05:24)

Importing Images & Files (04:21)

Selecting Objects & Artwork (04:16)

Changing Canvas Attributes (04:05)

Understanding Layers (04:31)

Working with Layers (04:53)

Using the Web Layer (02:11)

Batch Processing (04:39)

Find & Replace (04:31)

Using Extensions (04:00)

Applying Colors

About Color (04:53)

Learning about Color Palettes (04:52)

Using the Swatches Panel (02:49)

Sampling & Applying Colors (03:26)

Using Color Effects & Styles (02:34)

Working with Vector Graphics

Learning about Vectors (02:38)

Creating Vector Shapes (03:50)

Editing Vector Shapes (03:43)

Auto Shapes (03:55)

Vector Paths & the Pen Tool (04:27)

Editing Paths (03:36)

Vector Path Tool (02:06)

Modifying Strokes (02:57)

Working with Images

Bitmaps & Importing (02:35)

Creating Bitmaps in Fireworks (04:38)

Selecting Images (03:30)

Editing & Erasing Bitmaps (04:58)

Cropping & Filters (03:02)

Burn /Dodge & Smudge Tools (02:25)

Rubber Stamp Tool (02:21)

Correcting Image Color (05:32)

Using Text

Adding & Editing Text (05:32)

Text Properties Pt 1 (05:32)

Text Properties Pt 2 (03:44)

Text Effects (04:32)

Converting & Transforming (02:48)

Placing Images Inside Text (02:48)

Type on a Path (02:47)

Using Effects

About Effects (04:24)

Applying Live Effects Pt 1 (03:19)

Applying Live Effects Pt 2 (03:23)

Applying Live Effects Pt 3 (05:03)

Editing Live Effects (03:08)

Masking/Blends & Styles

Using Masks (03:26)

Making Vector Masks (03:55)

Making Bitmap Masks (04:19)

Editing Masks (03:30)

Blending Modes (02:50)

Transparency & Blends (03:04)

Creating & Editing Styles (03:20)

Buttons & Animation

About Buttons (03:56)

Using the Button Editor (04:40)

Button Symbols & Nav Bars (04:41)

Making a Pop-Up Menu (04:22)

Modifying Pop-Up Menus (03:11)

Working with Frames (05:08)

Making a Looping Animation (05:32)

Fireworks & The Web

Web Layer & URLs (04:16)

Looking at Hotspots (04:04)

Creating Image Maps (03:11)

Slicing Tools & Guides (04:15)

Slices & Rollovers (04:50)

Optimization & Previewing (04:09)

GIF Optimization (02:37)

JPEG Optimization (04:47)

Exporting HTML (05:15)

Exporting Your Works (05:15)