Adobe Fireworks CS5 Online Training

Our Fireworks CS5 course begins by teaching you the foundations of Fireworks and will quickly show you how to create vector shapes and design a logo. You will also learn to work with text, bitmaps and layers before moving onto creating interactive buttons using slices, hot spots and rollovers.

Finally, you will explore wireframing, RIA, AIR and mobile prototyping and how Fireworks allows you to design in multiple pages and even export standards compliant CSS.

Course Details

• Length of Subscription: 12 Months Online On-Demand Access
• Running Time: 5.2 Hours
• Platform: Windows & MAC OS
• Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Project Files: Included

Learn anytime, anywhere, at home or on the go.

Stream your training via the internet, or download to your computer and supported mobile device, including iPad™, iPhone™, iPod™ Touch and most Android devices.

Chapter 1: GETTING STARTED WITH FIREWORKS CS5 (26 min)

1. Creating a New Document & Modifying the Workspace
2. Exploring the Tools Panel
3. Exploring the Properties Inspector & Preferences
4. Using Rulers, Guides & Grids
5. Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
6. Accessing Fireworks Help & Support

Chapter 2: CREATING VECTOR SHAPES (28 min)

1. Drawing a Shape & Adding a Gradient
2. Using the Freeform & Subselection Tools
3. Using Auto Shapes
4. Selecting Colors & Swatches
5. Applying Textures & Patterns
6. Applying Filters & Working with Styles

Chapter 3: WORKING WITH TEXT (15 min)

1. Creating & Formatting Text
2. Importing Text & Using Placeholder Text
3. Using the Check Spelling & Find and Replace Commands

Chapter 4: WORKING WITH BITMAPS (30 min)

1. Importing, Scaling & Cropping
2. Making & Editing Selections
3. Adjusting Color
4. Using the Rubber Stamp Tool
5. Creating a Vector Mask & an Auto Vector Mask

Chapter 5: WORKING WITH LAYERS (15 min)

1. Exploring the Layers Panel
2. Creating Layers & Sublayers
3. Renaming, Organizing & Changing Stacking Order

Chapter 6: SLICES, HOTSPOTS & ROLLOVERS (43 min)

1. Creating & Naming Slices
2. Linking Slices
3. Optimizing Images
4. Making Hotspots
5. Creating Rollovers & Disjointed Rollovers

Chapter 7: CREATING INTERACTIVE BUTTONS (23 min)

1. Designing a Button & Rollover States
2. Setting Button States Using the States Panel
3. Creating Symbols
4. Animating GIFs

Chapter 8: WORKING WITH PAGES (25 min)

1. Using the Pages Panel & Pages
2. Using Design Templates
3. Sharing Layers between Templates
4. Adding Master Pages

Chapter 9: WIREFRAMING (36 min)

1. Introduction to Wireframes
2. Creating Your Own Styles & Symbols
3. Working with Common Library Items
4. Prototyping for AIR™ Applications
5. Prototyping for Flex® Applications

Chapter 10: CREATIVE SUITE® INTEGRATION (38 min)

1. Photoshop® Integration
2. Illustrator® Integration
3. Flash® Integration
4. Dreamweaver® Integration
5. Flash Catalyst™ Integration

Chapter 11: EXPLORING PATHS & BLEND MODES (19 min)

1. Using the Path Panel
2. Applying Blend Modes in the Properties Inspector
3. Painting on a Layer Using a Blend Mode

Chapter 12: EXPORTING (13 min)

1. Exploring the Export Panel
2. Setting Up a File for CSS Export
3. Using Device Central for Mobile Development
4. Credits

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Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included