Fireworks MX 2004 Basic Study Guide

0-619-20416-8 © 2004 Publish date: May 28, 2004 168 pages

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Course ID: fireworks-mx2004-basic-sg

CBT Planet has a wide selection of Macromedia computer training books ranging from basic skills to advanced features of many of Macromedia's programs. The Fireworks MX 2004 Basic study guide is the perfect choice for those who wish to use Fireworks in the development of interactive images and animations for the web. You will get a basic understanding of the features available and gain an entry-level proficiency in using Fireworks by following this course.

The Fireworks MX 2004 Basic courseware is designed to let you set the pace of your learning. Some students will be able to work through the class in as little as one day while others will take their time, perhaps tackling one unit per day, or even week. It's up to you and your individual goals.

Six units of instruction are dedicated to a variety of topics including vector tools, bitmap images, color settings, working with text, and image optimization. By following the Fireworks MX 2004 Basic courseware, you will be able to begin working within the Fireworks environment creating your own images.

Self-directed study has never been easier than with these well-written courses. The flow of information is logical and the included activities further your learning.

Course Objectives

By following this courseware you will learn about the tools in the Fireworks MX 2004 environment, how to create and save documents, and how to use Fireworks help. You will work with vector graphics and file formats, learn how to magnify images with the Zoom tool, use the Pointer and Sub-selection tools to select objects, learn about using the Line, Rectangle, Pen, and Auto Shape tools for drawing and editing vector objects, and use the Crop tool for cropping images.

This book teaches you how to create and import bitmap images, use the Marquee, Lasso, and Magic Wand tools, draw bitmap images with the Pencil tool, and use the Rubber Stamp, Blur, Replace Color, and other retouching tools.

You will also work with colors including using the color boxes, the Color Mixer, and the color picker. You'll learn about customize strokes, filling objects, applying pattern fills, and applying color.

Course Contents

Unit 1 introduces the Fireworks MX 2004 environment

• Using tools and images
• Creating documents
• Fireworks help

Unit 2 discusses vector tools

• Drawing vector objects
• Cropping

Unit 3 covers bitmap images

• Importing bitmaps
• Selection tools
• Bitmap tools

Unit 4 goes over colors and color settings

• Stroke and fill colors
• Paint Bucket and Eyedropper tools

Unit 5 covers using text

• Creating and importing text
• Text styles and effects

Unit 6 goes over image optimization

• Optimization
• Exporting images

Appendix A discusses working with other applications