Fireworks MX 2004 is Macromedia's®

software for designing, optimizing, and integrating Web graphics. With the Fireworks MX 2004 course from LearnKey, you'll learn how to import and edit vector and bitmap images; apply effects and properties to objects and text; and then optimize and export files. Expert Andy Anderson delivers step-by-step instruction for using Fireworks MX 2004 tools and concludes with projects showing you how to create effects like rollovers and drop- down menus.

Benefits:

• Deliver professional results with graphic design proficiency.
• Increase your earning potential with Web development skills.
• This LearnKey course will arm you with the latest technology for graphic design success.

Session 1
Section A: Requirements & Recommendations
· Hardware Requirements
· Software Recommendations
· Hardware Recommendations
· Additional Recommendations
· Software Activation

Section B: Interface Overview
· Launching Fireworks MX
· Selection/Bitmap Tools
· Vector Tools
· Web/Color Tools
· View Options
· Tool Panels
· Panel Group
· Shortcut Keys

Section C: Working with Documents
· Opening Documents
· Modifying Documents
· Grids & Guides
· Display Options
· Saving Documents

Section D: Working with Color
· Color Mixer
· Color Swatches
· Websnap Colors
· Custom Colors
· Info Panel

Section E: Creating Fills
· Vector Images
· Fill Options
· Gradient & Pattern Fill
· Edge Option
· Texture Option
· Web Dither Colors
· Custom Styles

Section F: Working with Strokes
· Stroke Tools
· Properties
· Layers Panel
· Stroke Styles
· Edit Strokes
· Working with Nodes

Section G: Advanced Strokes
· Basic Shapes
· Pen Tool
· Node Types
· Modify Paths
· Vector Path Tool
· Slice Tool
· Freeform Tool

Session 2
Section A: : Working with Objects
· Move/Stack Objects
· Move Between Layers
· Duplicate Objects
· Move Between Docs
· Combine
· Simplify Objects

Section B: Applying Effects
· 3-D Effects
· Drop Shadow
· Button Effects
· Aligning & Adjusting
· Compound Path

Section C: Typing
· Using the Text Tool
· Formatting Text
· Text Properties
· Font Control
· Format Options
· Paragraph Control
· Emphasizing Text
· Text Path

Section D: Working with Masks
· Transparency
· Masks
· Creating Masks
· Manipulate Masks
· Blending Mode

Section E: Automation
· Styles
· Custom Styles
· Shapes
· Find & Replace
· Batch Scripting
· Batch Processing

Section F: Bitmap Images
· Understanding Bitmap Images
· Vector to Bitmap
· Import Images
· Manipulate Images
· Filters
· Selection Tools
· Selection Option
· Bitmap Tools

Session 3
Section A: Optimizing Images
· GIF Images
· Optimize GIF
· Transparency
· IPeg Images
· Optimize IPEG
· Other Formats
· Selective Optimize

Section B: Animation
· Using Animation
· Working withFrames
· Saving Export
· Timing
· Motion Tweening
· Modifying Frames
· Preview

Section C: Hotspots & Links
· Button Hotspots
· Creating Hotspots
· Hotspot Properties
· Modifying Hotspots
· Managing Links
· Saving the Button

Section D: Slicing Images
· Slicing
· Using Ruler with Slices
· Creating & Viewing Slices
· Optimizing Slices
· Create Interactive Link

Section E: Build a Navigation Bar
· Rollovers
· Creating a Button Symbol
· Previewing Button
· Apply Button Hotspots
· Navigation Bar
· Preview Navigation Bar

Section F: Rollovers & Drop-down Menus
· Creating Disjointed Rollovers
· Share Across Frames
· Using Swap Behavior
· Creating Drop-down Menus
· Using Pop-up Behavior

Section G: Exporting Images
· Understanding Exporting
· Setting HTML Properties
· HTML Export Options
· Using Export Wizard
· Quick Export Options
· Send to E-mail