Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Name: Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed
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ISBN: 9781418843113

ISBN-10: 1418843113

ISBN-13: 9781418843113

Edition: 2006 (Deluxe)

Authors: Barbara M. Waxer

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This new title offers step-by-step instructions and in-depth explanations of the features of Macromedia Fireworks 8. Students will easily master the software as they work through end-of-chapter learning projects and step-by-step tutorials. The full-color interior and user-friendly design create the ideal book for learning the latest features of this popular application.

Book details

List price: $131.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Course Technology
Publication date: 11/14/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 312
Size: 9.00" wide x 7.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English

In addition to writing popular textbooks on Microsoft and Adobe, Barbara Waxer teaches Copyright and Digital Media at Santa Fe Community College. Her text INTERNET SURF AND TURF: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO COPYRIGHT, FAIR USE AND FINDING MEDIA won the 2006 Texty Award, presented by the Text and Academic Authors Association, as well as the New England Book Show Award in the College Category.




Getting Started with Macromedia Fireworks


Introduction: Understanding Fireworks



Understand the Fireworks Work Environment


Viewing the Fireworks Window


Tasks


Start Fireworks and open a Fireworks document


Open and adjust panels in the Fireworks window



Work with New and Existing Documents


Working with Files


Accessing Help


Tasks


Create and save a new document


Get Help and add a layer


Use Help to search for a term


Drag and drop an image



Work with Bitmap Images


Understanding the Layers Panel


Understanding Bitmap Images and Vector Objects


Tasks


Open a document and display the Layers panel


Edit a bitmap image and lock a layer



Create Shapes


Using Rulers, Guides, and the Grid


Sizing and Repositioning Objects


Using the Tools Panel


Understanding Auto Shapes


Applying Fills and Strokes


Tasks


Display the guides


Create a vector object


Apply a stroke to an object



Create and Modify Text


Using Text in a Document


Attaching Text to a Path


Tasks


Create text using the Text tool


Spell check text


Create a path, attach text to it, then exit Fireworks



Working with Objects


Introduction: Understanding Vector Objects



Work with Vector Tools


Understanding Vector Tools and Paths


Using the Pen Tool and the Subselection Tool


Tasks


Create an object using the Pen tool


Use the Pen tool and the Line tool to modify a path


Use the Subselection tool to modify an object



Modify Multiple Vector Objects


Aligning and Grouping Objects


Combining the Paths of Multiple Objects


Tasks


Create a vector shape to an exact size


Copy an object


Align objects and combine paths


Group objects



Modify Color


Understanding Fills and Gradients


Tasks


Apply a gradient to an object


Transform an object and its gradient



Apply Effects to Objects and Text


Understanding Filters


Using the Filters Menu


Filters and File Size


Understanding Transparency


Tasks


Apply filters to objects


Apply filters to text



Apply a Style to Text


Using Styles in Documents


Using Plug-ins


Using Adobe Photoshop Plug-ins and Features


Tasks


Apply a style to text


Create a custom style and align objects



Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics


Introduction: Understanding Importing



Work with Imported Files


Considerations for Importing Files


Using Different File Formats


Tasks


Import a .gif file


Import a Fireworks .png file


Import a vector file as editable paths


Edit an imported vector object



Work with Bitmap Selection Tools


Understanding Pixel Selection Tools


Using the Marquee Tools


Using the Transformation Tools


Tasks


Select pixels using the Marquee tool


Select pixels using the Oval Marquee tool


Transform a selection



Learn About Selection Areas


Using the Lasso Tools


Using Select Menu Commands


Tasks


Select pixels using the Lasso tool


Create a selection using the Polygon Lasso tool and save it


Transform a selection


Transform a copied selection



Select Areas Based on Color


Using the Magic Wand Tool


Merging and Flattening Objects and Layers


Tasks


Select and copy pixels using the Magic Wand tool


Select and alter pixels


Merge and flatten objects and layers



Modifying Pixels and Manipulating Images


Introduction: Altering Pixels



Alter Pixels on a Bitmap


Understanding the Image-Retouching Tools


Using the Rubber Stamp Tool and the Eraser Tool


Using the Replace Color Tool


Using the Image Editing Panel


Tasks


Use the Burn tool to darken pixels


Use the Dodge tool to lighten pixels


Use the Rubber Stamp tool


Use the Eraser tool to remove pixels


Use the Blur tool


Use the Replace Color tool to replace pixels



Work with Masks


Understanding Masks


Working with Bitmap and Vector Masks


Deleting a Mask


Tasks


Create a bitmap mask


Create a vector mask using the Paste Inside command


Create a vector mask using the Paste as Mask command


Disable, enable, and apply a mask



Understand Color


Understanding RGB color and channels


Understanding CMYK color



Sample and Store Color


Using the Eyedropper Tool


Adding Sampled Colors to the Swatches Panel


Tasks


Sample a color using the Eyedropper tool


Add a swatch to the Swatches panel



Use the Creative Commands to Change Images


Using the Creative Commands


Tasks


Apply the Twist and Fade command


Apply the Add Picture Frame command



Use the Red Eye Removal tool


Understanding the Red Eye Removal tool


Task


Use the Red Eye Removal tool



Apply a Blend Mode


Understanding Blend Modes


Task


Apply blend modes



Working with Interactivity


Introduction: Understanding Web Functionality



Create Slices and Hotspots


Understanding Interactivity


Understanding Slices and Hotspots


Understanding the Web Layer on the Layers Panel


Customizing Slice Overlay and Guide Colors


Tasks


Create a slice from an object


Use the Slice tool to create a slice


Edit a slice


Create a hotspot with the Circle Hotspot tool


Use the Polygon Hotspot tool



Create Links


Assigning a URL to a Slice or a Hotspot


Accessing URLs


Understanding Preview Options


Tasks


Assign a relative and absolute links to slices


Preview links in Fireworks and in a browser


Assign an e-mail link to a slice



Create Rollovers


Understanding Rollovers


Working with Behaviors


Using the Frames Panel


Tasks


Add a swap image behavior to a slice


Create and duplicate a frame


Add a disjoint rollover to a slice


Preview and test rollovers



Create Buttons


Understanding Symbols and Instances


Understanding Buttons and Button States


Using the Library Panel


Tasks


Create a button symbol


Add a rollover state to a button


Duplicate button instances


Customize and preview instances



Creating Animation


Introduction


Planning


Understanding Animation on the Web



Prepare and Plan Animation


Planning-Keyboard-Action!


Understanding Storyboards



Create Basic Animation


Understanding Animation in Fireworks


Sharing Layers Across Frames


Previewing Animation


Tasks


Create and modify instances


Create an animation symbol


Modify an animation


Preview an animation



Create Frame Animation


Understanding Frame-by-Frame Animation


Managing Animation with the Frames Panel


Understanding Frame Delay


Tasks


Create frame-by-frame animation


Adjust frame delay


Use onion skinning



Add Tweening to Animation


Understanding Tweening


Modifying Canvas Size


Tasks


Add tweening to an animation


Enhance animation


Trim and crop the canvas



Optimize, Save, and Export Files


Learning about Optimizing, Saving, and Exporting


Choosing the Number of Times a Movie Will Play


Understanding the Basics of Optimization


Understanding Transparency


Understanding Exporting


Selecting Specific Areas to Export


Tasks


Set options on the Optimize panel and preview the animation in a browser


Change the color depth


Change the transparency of an animated GIF


Export an optimized file



Creating Sophisticated Web Page Navigation


Introduction


Pop-up Menus and Navigation Bars


Integrating HTML



Create a Pop-up Menu


Understanding Pop-up Menus


Exporting Pop-up Menus


Tasks


Create a pop-up menu


Add a pop-up submenu


Set menu appearance, table construction, and position


Preview the pop-up menu


Edit the pop-up menu


Optimize and export the document



Create a Navigation Bar


Understanding Navigation Bars


Building Efficient Navigation Bars


Tasks


Create a generic button symbol with an Up state


Create other states for the button symbol


Create instances of the generic button symbol


Optimize and export the document and nav bar


Preview the document and nav bar



Integrate Fireworks HTML into an HTML Editor


Understanding Web Page Structure and Basic HTML Code


Using Exported Fireworks HTML


Building a Content Page Around a Fireworks HTML Page


Inserting a Fireworks HTML Table into an Existing HTML Page



Enhancing Productivity


Introduction: Making Your Job Easier



Tailor and Customize Work


Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts


Using the History Panel


Maximizing Available Resources


Tasks


Create a duplicate keyboard shortcut set and custom shortcut


Undo a step in the History panel


Replay steps in the History panel


Save steps as a command



Make Global Changes


Using the Find Panel


Using Batch Process


Tasks


Find and replace text


Run a batch process


View the results of batch processing



Integrate Fireworks with Other Applications


Working with Files for Use in Other Applications


Using Quick Export


Using the File Manager


Launching Fireworks from Dreamweaver


Saving Time with Dreamweaver Libraries


Inserting a Library Item


Exporting a Library Item



Understand Intellectual Property Issues


Understanding Intellectual Property


Privacy as It Impacts Advertising and Marketing


Data Files List


Glossary


Index