Adobe Fireworks CS5

Overview
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Adobe Fireworks CS5 

Fireworks CS5 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 Outline
Chapter 1: GETTING STARTED WITH FIREWORKS CS5 (26 min)
 
Creating a New Document & Modifying the Workspace
Exploring the Tools Panel
Exploring the Properties Inspector & Preferences
Using Rulers, Guides & Grids
Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
Accessing Fireworks Help & Support
 
Chapter 2: CREATING VECTOR SHAPES (28 min)
 
Drawing a Shape & Adding a Gradient
Using the Freeform & Subselection Tools
Using Auto Shapes
Selecting Colors & Swatches
Applying Textures & Patterns
Applying Filters & Working with Styles
 
Chapter 3: WORKING WITH TEXT (15 min)
 
Creating & Formatting Text
Importing Text & Using Placeholder Text
Using the Check Spelling & Find and Replace Commands
 
Chapter 4: WORKING WITH BITMAPS (30 min)
 
Importing, Scaling & Cropping
Making & Editing Selections
Adjusting Color
Using the Rubber Stamp Tool
Creating a Vector Mask & an Auto Vector Mask
 
Chapter 5: WORKING WITH LAYERS (15 min)
 
Exploring the Layers Panel
Creating Layers & Sublayers
Renaming, Organizing & Changing Stacking Order
 
Chapter 6: SLICES, HOTSPOTS & ROLLOVERS (43 min)
 
Creating & Naming Slices
Linking Slices
Optimizing Images
Making Hotspots
Creating Rollovers & Disjointed Rollovers
 
Chapter 7: CREATING INTERACTIVE BUTTONS (23 min)
 
Designing a Button & Rollover States
Setting Button States Using the States Panel
Creating Symbols
Animating GIFs
 
Chapter 8: WORKING WITH PAGES (25 min)
 
Using the Pages Panel & Pages
Using Design Templates
Sharing Layers between Templates
Adding Master Pages
 
Chapter 9: WIREFRAMING (36 min)
 
Introduction to Wireframes
Creating Your Own Styles & Symbols
Working with Common Library Items
Prototyping for AIR™ Applications
Prototyping for Flex® Applications
 
Chapter 10: CREATIVE SUITE® INTEGRATION (38 min)
 
Photoshop® Integration
Illustrator® Integration
Flash® Integration
Dreamweaver® Integration
Flash Catalyst™ Integration
 
Chapter 11: EXPLORING PATHS & BLEND MODES (19 min)
 
Using the Path Panel
Applying Blend Modes in the Properties Inspector
Painting on a Layer Using a Blend Mode
 
Chapter 12: EXPORTING (13 min)
 
Exploring the Export Panel
Setting Up a File for CSS Export
Using Device Central for Mobile Development
Credits
Who Is This For
This package is designed for any individual wishing to pursue or enhance their career in design and development.

Our Online Courses is a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered.

In addition, there are none of the high costs of travel and accommodation associated with courses at an external venue.