Macromedia Fireworks 8: Level 1

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Examine File Formats
Optimize Images

Create Hotspots
Add Links to Hotspots

Slice an Image
Apply Rollover Effects