United States Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 Training
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Macromedia® has designed Fireworks MX 2004® to help both designers and programmers create engaging, attractive and functional websites in the shortest time possible using MX® 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 2004® can be used for the creation of CD-ROMs, kiosks, and other applications.
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Introduction
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| 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) | |
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Setting Up Fireworks
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| 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) | |
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Navigating The Workspace
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| 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) | |
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Working With Fireworks
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| 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) | |
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Applying Colors
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| 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) | |
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Working with Vector Graphics
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| 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) | |
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Working with Images
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| 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) | |
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Using Text
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| 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) | |
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Using Effects
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| 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) | |
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Masking/Blends & Styles
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| 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) | |
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Buttons & Animation
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| 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) | |
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Fireworks & The Web
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| 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) | |
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| Title: | Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 |
| Author: | Jenn Dehann |
| SKU: | 33541 |
| ISBN: | 1-932808-14-0 |
| Release Date: | 2004-09-23 |
| Price: | |
| Duration: | 6.5 hrs / 88 lessons |
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| Captions: | No |
| Compatibility: |
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