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FIREWORKS CURRICULUM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I n t r o d u c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i v
Lesson 1: The Fireworks Environment
Learn the differences between vector and bitmap graphics,
how to set up a Fireworks document, how to use the Fireworks
tools and palettes, and how to work with layers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lesson 2: Working with Vector Graphics and Text Objects
Get familiar with the basic tools for creating and modifying
images in Fireworks. Create and import graphics, use the text
tool and attach text to a path. Create shapes, curved and
straight line segments, and create paths with the brush tool.
Get acquainted with the align tools. Apply fills and gradients.
Work with the Web 216 palette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
Lesson 3: Buttons, Rollovers, and Live Effects
Add effects, create masks, and attach text to a path. Edit
bitmap graphics. Create standard buttons using the default
button states. Apply Fireworks “Live Effects” to text and
shapes. Create your own custom rollover effects for buttons,
and use the Paste Inside command.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1
Lesson 4: A n i m a t i o n
Animation adds interest to a Web page. Learn to incorporate
Fireworks animation techniques into your Web page. Use layers
with frames. Create symbols and instances. Use tweening for
motion and for creating transformations. Set the timing of
an animation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9
Lesson 5: Image Optimization
Optimizing images for the Web is an important part of the graphic
development process. Learn the differences between the main
image formats. Set palette options and create transparent GIFs.
Use Fireworks to create GIF animations. Use the Export Preview
dialog box to preview different formats and settings, and batch
process images for efficiency and then export them.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5
Lesson 6: Image Maps and Slicing
Adding links to selected parts of your graphics is an integral part
of building a visually interesting, effective site. Learn to create
and edit links and build an image map with URL objects. Learn
how to use Fireworks to slice graphics and generate HTML,
integrating rollovers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1
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