Fireworks is a versatile image editing program, specifically designed for creating, editing, and optimizing web graphics and application interfaces. In this tutorial, author James Gonzalez provides an introduction to a handful of Fireworks most important features including a review of the new features in the CS4 version, working with text, creating bitmap and vector images, adding visual effect with Live Filters, creating interactive menus using button symbols, slices and behaviors, and a review of Fireworks’ powerful image optimizing tools. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
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Getting Started
What is Fireworks?
New Features in Fireworks CS4
New in Fireworks CS4 pt. 1
New in Fireworks CS4 pt. 2
The Fireworks Workspace
The Fireworks Workspace
A Tour of the Important Panels
Creating Graphics in Fireworks
Working with Vector Graphics pt. 1
Working with Vector Graphics pt. 2
Working with Bitmap Graphics
Working with Text
Working with Text
Using Live Filters
Filters Overview
Slices and Hotspots
Creating Slices & Hotspots
Button Symbols
Symbols & Creating Button Symbols
Behaviors
Behaviors Overview
Simple Rollover & Swap Image
Set Nav Bar Image & Popup Menu
Optimizing & Exporting
Optimizing Graphics
Publishing Files
Wrap Up
Conclusion
About the Author