Fireworks MX

Platform: Mac

Description

As described by Macromedia^® . . .

Macromedia Fireworks^® MX has the familiar tools that graphics professionals demand, brought together in a single, Web-centered environment. Quickly create original Web graphics and interactivity, from simple graphical buttons to complex rollover effects and pop-up menus. Easily edit and seamlessly integrate source files in all the major graphics formats, and export to Macromedia FlashTM and Dreamweaver^® projects. Fireworks MX delivers a complete graphics toolset with a workflow that promotes teamwork and enhances productivity.

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A. Introduction

		Key #	Length
1.	Create Fading or Tapering Lines	2128	1:28
2.	Create A Triangle	2129	1:02
3.	Create Rounded Rectangles	2130	1:36
4.	Create a 3-D Sphere Effect	2131	1:35
5.	Create Stars and Half-Circles	2132	1:32

B. Basic Techniques

		Key #	Length
1.	Use Batch Processing for Multiple Files	2133	2:10
2.	Use The difference Blend Mode for Text Effects	2134	1:50
3.	Pen tool basics	2135	1:02
4.	Use the Crop tool	2136	0:32
5.	Import Images	2137	0:40
6.	Invert with a Blending Style	2138	1:08
7.	Change Canvas Size, Color, Resolution	2139	1:24

C. Slices and Rollovers

		Key #	Length
1.	Create Slice to Load Images Faster	2140	1:39
2.	Edit Previous Slices and Change Guide Colors	2141	1:09
3.	Create a Simple Rollover image	2142	2:15
4.	Create A Disjointed Rollover image	2143	2:14

D. Styles

			Key #	Length
1.		Create a Custom Style	2144	1:57
2.		Edit or Export a Style	2145	1:13

E. Symbols and Instances

		Key #	Length
1.	Create a Symbol/ Place an Instance	2146	1:35
2.	Modify a Symbol Type	2147	1:28
3.	Edit an Instance	2148	1:17
4.	Release an Instance from its Library Symbol	2156	0:36

F. Effects

		Key #	Length
1.	Add a Bevel or Emboss Effect	2149	1:40
2.	Add a Shadow or Glow Effect	2150	1:48
3.	Re-order or Remove Live Effects	2151	0:55
4.	Create a Custom Live Effect	2152	0:46

G. Layers

			Key #	Length
1.		Add/Remove/Organize Layers	2153	1:25
2.		Protect/Hide Your Layers	2154	1:12

H. Creating a Vignette

			Key #	Length
1.		Create a Vignette (A Picture With Faded Eges)	2155	1:00

I. Masks

		Key #	Length
1.	Use the Paste as Mask command	2157	1:01
2.	Use the Paste In command to create a mask	2158	1:11
3.	Use Text as a Mask	2159	1:47
4.	Group Objects to Form a Mask	2160	0:46
5.	Disable or Delete a Mask	2161	0:51

J. Exporting

		Key #	Length
1.	Use the Export Wizard	2162	1:35
2.	Optimize a Basic Web Graphic	2163	1:01
3.	Use the Preview Tabs before Exporting	2164	1:11
4.	Export an Image	2165	1:03
5.	Export a Silced Document	2166	1:33
6.	Export an Animated GIF	2167	1:37

K. Creating a 3D Box

			Key #	Length
1.		Create a 3D Box pt. 1	2168	1:29
2.		Create a 3D Box pt. 2	2169	1:11

L. Creating a Water Drop

			Key #	Length
1.		Create a Water Droplet or Tear pt. 1	2170	3:05
2.		Create a Water Droplet or Tear pt. 2	2171	2:09

M. Creating a Shadow

		Key #	Length
1.	Create a Perspective Shadow pt. 1	2172	1:12
2.	Create a Perspective Shadow pt. 2	2173	1:07
3.	Create a Perspective Shadow pt. 3	2174	1:11

N. Placing Text on a Path

			Key #	Length
1.		Attach Text to a Path for Non-horizontal Text	2175	0:48

O. Creating Reflective Buttons

		Key #	Length
1.	Create a Reflective or Plastic-Like button pt.1	2176	2:00
2.	Create a Reflective or Plastic-Like button pt. 2	2177	1:29
3.	Create a Reflective or 'Plastic-Like' button pt. 3	2178	1:19

Tutorial series by Michael Lloyd

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