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Fireworks CS4 is a hybrid imaging and rapid-prototyping application with an enhanced toolset and a greater variety of options. In Fireworks CS4 Essential Training, Jim Babbage demonstrates how to navigate and customize the workspace in this design and production hub. He then provides a primer on the array of graphics that can be created and combined in Fireworks, including bitmap and vector art, layered Photoshop and Illustrator files, and files in the native Fireworks format, enhanced PNG. He demonstrates creative uses of text, animation, and effects. Jim discusses how to generate optimized web graphics as well as entire interactive prototypes based on CSS, HTML, PDF, and AIR. This training is intended for those who are new to Fireworks or who are seeking insights into the techniques made possible by the latest version. Exercise files accompany the course.

Course Fireworks CS4 Essential Training Author Jim Babbage SKU ISBN Release Date 2008-10-22 Duration 7.18 hrs / 90 tutorials Work files Yes Price $ 49.95 Retail price $ 99.95 Language Tags Fireworks CS4, CS4 Required software Adobe Fireworks CS4

Introduction Welcome 01:41 1. The Workspace Creating a new document 01:24 A quick tour of the interface 06:30 Working with tabbed documents 05:50 Setting up rulers, guides, and grids 10:23 Tooltips and Smart Guides 04:11 Working with pages 03:34 Working with layers 07:26 Configuring panel groups 06:02 Using the Property Inspector 03:03 Creating custom workspaces 02:49 The Preferences panel 08:11 2. Graphics 101 The Fireworks PNG format 03:49 Opening files using Bridge 03:16 Importing files 04:23 Opening Photoshop files 05:28 Opening Illustrator files 02:49 Saving versus exporting: What's the difference? 07:12 Exporting a single file 06:01 Using the Image Export Wizard 03:22 Using the Image Preview window 05:56 Using the Export Area tool 02:26 Creating PDF files 04:39 Saving Photoshop files 09:19 Saving Illustrator files 03:56 3. Working with Bitmap Images The Bitmap toolset 08:51 Resizing images 09:56 Using the selection tools 06:55 Using the drawing tools 04:49 Retouching with the corrective tools: Rubber Stamp, Replace Color, and Red-eye Removal 10:47 Using the bitmap effects tools: Blur, Sharpen, and Smudge 05:49 Using more bitmap effects tools: Dodge and Burn 04:53 Improving images using the Levels filter 06:20 Masking one image with another 03:17 Creating a bitmap mask with a selection 04:47 4. Working with Vector Images The vector toolset 04:45 Using the Pen tool 04:38 Editing vector shapes with Freeform and Reshape Area tools 03:49 Filling shapes with patterns and textures 04:46 Using Auto Shapes 06:39 Using shapes as image elements 03:39 Scaling shapes 02:45 Masking objects with vector shapes 05:40 Applying strokes 03:02 Using Vector Path, Redraw Path, and Path Scrubber 03:55 5. Working with Symbols What are symbols? 02:29 Creating graphic symbols 10:30

Creating button symbols 06:59 Creating animation symbols 05:05 Sharing symbols with the Common Library 02:21 Editing the instance of a symbol 03:42 Adding component symbols to a design 06:13 Exporting and importing symbols 02:15 6. Animating in Fireworks Creating GIF animations 04:23 Animating with Twist and Fade 03:12 Creating a tweened animation 05:01 7. Working with Web Graphics The web toolset 01:08 Interactivity using hotspots 03:11 Using the Slice tool 04:27 Optimizing images for export 10:21 Exporting an HTML layout 04:16 Generating a CSS-based layout 05:51 8. Working with Text Using text in Fireworks 07:08 Adding text to a path 04:06 Adding text in a path 04:42 Using text as a mask 03:28 Maintaining crisp text in web images 03:07 9. Exploring Creative Options Fun with filters 09:02 Using Photoshop Live Filters 03:35 Working with Styles 05:31 Using blend modes 05:20 Converting bitmap selections to paths 05:14 Using the Kuler panel 03:47 10. Rapid Prototyping Using a master page 05:00 Creating multiple web layers 02:43 Sharing layers across pages 02:39 Sharing web layers across pages 04:53 Using HTML component symbols 06:15 Creating choices and showing design options to clients 03:08 Previewing the mock-up 04:14 HTML prototyping 03:37 PDF prototyping 02:51 AIR prototyping 07:08 Tips for a smoother workflow 10:41 11. Fitting Fireworks into Your Design Workflow Working with metadata 02:26 Using Fireworks tools in Bridge 04:41 Integrating Fireworks and Flash 01:57 Roundtrip editing between Dreamweaver and Fireworks 04:13 Copying and pasting objects to Dreamweaver 02:11 Conclusion Goodbye 00:09