Working with Images in Macromedia Fireworks MX


Overview/Description
To discuss how to work with images in Fireworks MX

Target Audience
Web designers; graphic designers; home users and end users with an interest in graphic design; Macromedia Dreamweaver MX users and Macromedia Flash MX developers using Macromedia Fireworks MX to create graphics

Prerequisites
A basic understanding of image editing; familiarity with web terminology; experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment

Expected Duration
260 Minutes

Objectives:

Working with Images in Macromedia Fireworks MX

  • discuss the capabilities and navigation features of the Fireworks MX interface.
  • open an existing document in Fireworks MX and navigate the Fireworks MX interface.
  • explain how to create a new document in Fireworks MX.
  • describe how use selection tools and modify bitmap images in Fireworks MX.
  • create and edit bitmap graphics in Fireworks MX.
  • describe how to create layers and work with vector objects in Fireworks MX.
  • explain how to use freeform vector tools and layers in Fireworks MX.
  • show how to combine simple paths into complex objects in Fireworks MX using the Union, Intersect, Punch, and Crop commands.
  • combine vector paths in Fireworks MX.
  • explain how to use stroke and fill options when editing or creating an image in Fireworks MX.
  • describe how to create and apply effects, styles, and blending to a Fireworks MX document.
  • outline how to create and use masks effectively in Fireworks MX.
  • create a mask in Fireworks MX.

  • Course Number: 73662_eng