MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS

All versions

Duration: 1 day

Overview

Push the boundaries of Web graphics creation with Fireworks. The ideal tool for creating
image maps, image slicing and HTML table construction - as well as complex, multiple
image rollovers and animated GIFs.

We introduce all the power of this versatile application. Using working examples, you will
gain an in-depth knowledge of this application's functionality enabling you to quickly and confidently tackle your own Web projects.

 

Course Outline

Getting Started

  • how Fireworks fits into the Web creation cycle
  • moving around the Fireworks interface

Creating your First Artwork

  • the basic object tools
  • creating text
  • working with brushes

Colour

  • the Web-safe colour palette
  • dithering
  • colour bit depth
  • hexadecimal colour
  • using transparency

Graphic Formats

  • PNG, JPG, GIF - when to use each file format
  • optimising graphics for fast download
  • using batch file processing

HTML

  • how Fireworks integrates into HTML
  • using Fireworks to generate HTML
  • image slicing options
  • HTML tables

Animation

  • Fireworks as a GIF animation tool
  • using tweening
  • fine tuning frames

Templates

  • creating templates
  • editing templates
  • applying templates to pages

JavaScript

  • creating image rollovers for buttons
  • generating JavaScript with Fireworks

Image Maps

  • when to use an image map
  • creating an image map
  • using image maps with frames

Production Workflow

  • using Fireworks in conjunction with Dreamweaver and Flash for dynamic workflow

 

Troubleshooting Tips

Question and Answer Session

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