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.

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• Deliver professional results with graphic design proficiency.
• Increase your earning potential with Web development skills.
• LearnKey courses arm you with the latest technology for 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 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 w/Frames
• 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 Buttons
• Apply Button Hotspots
• Navigation Bar
• Preview Navigation Bar

Section F: Rollovers & Drop-down Menus

• Creating Disjointed Rollovers
• Share Across Frames
• Using Swap Behavior
• Creating a Drop-down Menu
• 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