Fireworks CS4 Training: Drawing and Composites
Delivery Options
- Live Online Training - Public Class (): $650.00
- Customized Onsite Training (2 days): Request a Proposal
Upcoming Live eLearning Classes
There are currently no upcoming Live eLearning classes. Please contact us if you would like us to schedule a class.
Class Description
Class Overview
In this Adobe Fireworks training class, students receive a comprehensive introduction to using Fireworks CS4 to design and create graphics.
Class Goals
- Learn to create and edit bitmaps with Fireworks
- Learn to use Fireworks' vector tools
- Learn to work with multiple images in Fireworks
- Learn to add text to graphics in Fireworks
- Learn to optimize graphics in Fireworks
Class Outline
- Getting to Know the Workspace
- Getting started in Adobe Fireworks
- Using the Tools panel
- Using the Property inspector
- Configuring panels and panel groups
- Working with multiple documents
- Undoing steps
- Working with Bitmap Images
- Resolution and file size
- Cropping an image
- Managing images on the canvas
- Importing images
- Distortion-free bitmap scaling
- Adjusting tonal range
- Using the Align panel
- Adjusting brightness with the Dodge and Burn tools
- Applying the Unsharp Mask Live Filter
- Repairing areas with the Rubber Stamp tool
- Working with Selections
- About selecting objects and selection tools
- Selecting and modifying with the Magic Wand tool
- Selecting with the lasso tools
- Converting a selection to a path
- Working with Vector Graphics
- About vectors
- Basic vector drawing techniques
- Changing the appearance of basic vector shapes
- Scaling vector objects
- Adding text to your design
- Working with Auto Shapes
- Understanding paths and the Pen tool
- Editing paths
- Creating custom shapes
- Customizing fills and strokes
- The Layers Panel�Your Best Friend
- About layers
- Identifying objects
- Naming objects
- Rearranging objects within a layer
- Adding and naming layers
- Moving objects from one layer to another
- Creating sub layers
- Protecting layers
- Masking
- About masks
- Designing the banner ad
- Creating and editing masks
- Final touches
- Working with Text
- Text basics
- Anti-aliasing
- Special text effects
Class Materials
All students receive a course manual or book and all the class examples.
Students in private onsite classes will also receive:
- Adobe Fireworks CS4 Classroom in a Book
Class Prerequisites
Experience in the following areas is required:
- Experience with basic software programs such as Microsoft Word
Technical Requirements
Our computer technical requirements and setup process is easy, with support just a click away.
- Onsite and Instructor-led Online course technical requirements and setup instructions.
- WebEx system requirements for Instructor-led Online delivery option.
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