Fireworks 8: Level 1

1 day

Overview

You have probably worked with some of the web design applications to create graphics for the web. However, you would now like to have better control over editing vector and bitmap graphics and also make web graphics appear the way you had intended. In this course, you'll work with some of the tools and features of Fireworks 8 to create and edit vector and bitmap graphics, apply interesting effects, as well as add graphical text to web pages.

Course Objective

You will use Fireworks 8 to create vector graphics, edit bitmap graphics, optimize images, and create and assign rollover effects for web pages.

Target student

This course is intended for students who want to learn the basic techniques used to create web pages. Students must be proficient in working with Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer's operating system, such as creating folders, launching programs, and working with Windows. Students should also have basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, saving files, and so on.

Getting Familiar with the Fireworks Environment

Explore the Fireworks Environment
Examine the Types of Graphics
Arrange Panels in Fireworks
Navigate in Fireworks

Creating Vector Graphics

Create Graphics Using Vector Drawing Tools
Create Basic Shapes
Modify Vector Graphics

Transforming Vector Images and Applying Live Filters

Combine Shapes
Create a Layer
Use Rulers, Grids, and Guides
Apply Effects to Vector Images

Enhancing Bitmap Images

Create Bitmap Images
Edit Bitmap Images
Apply Live Filters to Bitmap Images

Adding Text to a Web Page

Create and Format Text
Reshape Text on a Path
Merge Text and Graphics

Optimizing Graphics for the Web

Examine File Formats
Optimize Images

Working with Hotspots

Create Hotspots
Add Links to Hotspots

Using Slices and Rollovers

Slice an Image
Apply Rollover Effects