Macromedia Fireworks MX Course
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Course DescriptionIn this course, you'll use Macromedia Fireworks to create vector graphics, edit bitmap graphics, optimize images, and create and assign rollover effects for the Web.
You will learn advanced skills for working with vector graphics, photographic images and effects, slicing and rollovers, symbols and animation, and exporting to HTML. This course is designed primarily for new or prospective Web designers who want to create, modify, and optimize graphics for use on Web sites using Macromedia Fireworks. |
£690 2 day course Scheduled Dates: Location: PTR's Training Centre Wokingham, Berkshire. |
Course pre-requisites:
To ensure your success, you must have a basic understanding of your computers operating system. For example, you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
Topics covered on the 2 day Macromedia Fireworks MX course
The Fireworks Environment
- An Overview of Fireworks
- Vector and Bitmap Graphics
- Fireworks Environment Elements
- Navigating in Fireworks
Creating Vector Graphics
- Vector Drawing Tools
- Drawing Basic Shapes
- Modifying Vector Graphics
Transforming Vector Images and Effects
- Combining Shapes
- Applying Effects
Bitmap Images
- Bitmap Basics
- Editing Bitmap Images
- Effects with Bitmap Images
Using Text
- Creating Text
- Merging Text and Graphics
Optimizing Graphics for the Web
- Web Graphic File Formats
- Optimizing Images
Hotspot Links
- Creating Hotspots
- Assigning Links to Hotspots
Slicing and Rollovers
- Slicing
- Rollovers
Vector Paths
- Vector Path Concepts
- Drawing and Editing Rough Paths
- Creating Paths Precisely with the Pen Tool
- Text and Paths
Image Effects
- Improving Sharpness and Contrast
- Editing Images
- Patterns
- Masking
- Saving Effects and Styles
Advanced Rollovers and Slicing
- Triggering Rollovers from Polygonal Areas
- Pop-up Menus
- Behaviors
- Navigation Bars
Symbols, Instances, and Animation
- Button Symbols
- Graphic Symbols
- Creating Animation
Exporting Pages for a Website
- Text Slices
- HTML Export Options
Course Classification:
Technical Training Course
This is an instructor led training course taught in a classroom based environment.
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If you would prefer to run this course at your premises as you have several employees to place on the course perhaps, then we are also able to offer onsite Web Design Training and bespoke Web Design courses