Fireworks CS4 - I
6 Hours/Session (2 Days)

Part 1: GETTING STARTED
1. Creating a New Document & Modifying the Workspace
2. Exploring the Tools Panel
3. Exploring the Properties Panel & Preferences
4. Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
5. Zooming In & Out
6. Modifying Canvas Properties
7. Accessing Fireworks Help & Support

Part 2: WORKING WITH BITMAPS
1. Importing & Cropping
2. Making Selections
3. Adjusting Color
4. Using the Rubber Stamp Tool
5. Using the Blur Tool & History Panel
6. Transforming & Positioning an Image

Part 3: CREATING VECTOR IMAGES
1. Using Rulers, Guides & Grids
2. Selecting Colors & Swatches
3. Drawing a Shape & Adding a Gradient
4. Using the Ellipse Tool
5. Using the Freeform & Subselection Tools to Distort Shapes
6. Using the Line Tool & Applying Patterns & Textures
7. Applying Filters & Working with Styles

Part 4: WORKING WITH TEXT
1. Creating & Formatting Text
2. Using Placeholder Text & Importing Text
3. Using the Find and Replace & Check Spelling Commands

Part 5: WORKING WITH LAYERS
1. Introducing the Layers Panel
2. Adding & Deleting Layers & Sub Layers
3. Showing, Hiding & Locking Layers
4. Renaming, Organizing & Changing Stacking Order
5. Single Layer Editing & Flattening Layers

Part 6: ADVANCED METHODS & FEATURES
1. Combining Paths
2. Changing Opacity & Blend Modes
3. Creating & Applying Commands
4. Attaching Text to a Path

Part 7: CREATING INTERACTIVE BUTTONS
1. Using Rulers to Determine Button Size
2. Creating & Aligning a Button
3. Stylizing a Button
4. Setting Button States
5. Creating Multiple Buttons
6. Naming, Linking & Testing Buttons

Part 8: CREATING SLICES & HOTSPOTS
1. Creating a Hotspot
2. Naming & Linking Hotspots
3. Inserting Slices Based on Selections
4. Using the Slice Tools, Testing & Previewing

Part 9: OPTIMIZING FOR EXPORT
1. Introducing the Optimize Panel
2. Choosing a File Format & Settings
3. Comparing JPEG Optimization Settings
4. Optimizing a GIF & Saving a Preset
5. Exporting Your File & Viewing It in Dreamweaver®

Part 10: CREATING GIF ANIMATIONS
1. Intro to Animation & the States Panel
2. Using the Share Layer To States & Animate Selection Commands
3. Symbols, Adding a Still Text State & Onion Skinning
4. Frame-by-Frame Animation
5. Adjusting the Timing, Looping & Exporting

Part 11: FIREWORKS INTEGRATION WORKFLOW
1. Using Library Items in Dreamweaver
2. Exporting a SWF & Editing It in Flash®
3. Editing Layers in Photoshop®
4. Editing Vector Graphics in Illustrator®


Courses can be schedule:

Monday to Friday
Session 1: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Session 2: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Session 3: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Session 4: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please Note:
Sessions must be completed within 30 days.
Courses are filled on a first come, first served basis and seats availability.
Complete the online registration or call (416) 652-1881 to register.
Depending on course registration levels, times may change or classes may be rescheduled or cancelled.

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