Fireworks Introduction

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Macromedia Fireworks MX has the familiar tools that graphics professionals demand, brought together in a single, web-centered environment. Quickly create original web graphics and interactivity, from simple graphical buttons to complex rollover effects and pop-up menus. Easily edit and seamlessly integrate source files in all the major graphics formats, and export to Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver projects. Fireworks MX delivers a complete graphics toolset with a workflow that promotes teamwork and enhances productivity.

Objectives of this unit:

• Review the difference between vector and bitmapped images.
• Use the Information Panel to scale and place objects.
• Create and change objects including vector images.
• Learn to apply textures, patters, gradients and effects.
• Import bitmaps and modify them.
• Learn the lasso, marquee and magic wand tools.
• Import and modify text.
• Merge text with vector objects.
• Further understand regarding image resolution and pixel density.
• Learn how to position items on the page using rulers, guides, grids and "snap" features.
• Create hotspots
• Slice complicated objects into smaller pieces and optimize for fastest load time.
• Create both simple and disjoint rollovers.
• Learn to export pages to HTML format.