Key Exercises:
Design, optimise and export a set of text navigation buttons
Import a photograph, improve quality, resize and export for maximum web
optimisation
Prerequisites:
A sound working knowledge of Windows.
Objectives:
This course aims to increase your computer productivity by providing the
skills and knowledge to use the introductory features of Fireworks effectively.
Methodology:
Group and/or individual instruction, consolidation exercises, visual aids,
course documentation.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to use the following
features effectively:
Basic Theory
Vector graphics
Raster graphics
The Fireworks Interface
The main toolbar
The modify toolbar
The drawing toolkit
The floating panels
Creating a New Canvas
Canvas size and colour
Resolution
Drawing
Using vector drawing tools
Paths, fills and strokes
Gradient and texture fills
Hexadecimal colours
Applying special effects
The pencil and brush tools
Drawing bezier curves
Editing paths
Edit handles
Curved rectangle Corners
Working with the info palette
Object Manipulation
Transforming objects
Managing multiple objects
Align and distribute
Joining and combining objects
Working with Bitmap (Raster) Graphics
Importing a bitmap into Fireworks
Image edit mode
Using the drawing tools
Selection tools
Clipping portions of a bitmap
Text
Using the text editor
Changing font and size
Controlling the appearance of text
Adding special effects to text
Optimising Graphics for the Web
GIF -v- JPEG
Web download time
Exporting graphics
GIF colour palettes
Eliminating colours to reduce file size