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Raster image editing, vector object manipulation, web layout options---Fireworks CS6 can handle all that and more! In this VTC course, author Geoff Blake takes a close look at Adobe\'s web graphics application. You\'ll learn how to work efficiently while handling graphic files from a variety of formats. You will learn how to build objects, layouts, and components quickly and easily. Then, you\'ll see what goes into building a web layout from the ground up as Geoff shows you layers, pages, hotspots, and slices. Finally, see how you can take what you\'ve built and export it to code for use in Dreamweaver or any other code editor. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

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Course Overview
  A Look at What You Will Learn (03:01)
The Fireworks Environment
  Touring the Welcome Screen (04:53)
  Creating New Projects (04:55)
  Using Fireworks Templates (06:12)
  Touring the Interface (06:39)
  A Look at the Toolbox (06:56)
  Working with Panels (06:29)
  Using the Info Panel (06:41)
  Using the History Panel (06:10)
  Exploring Workspaces (03:39)
  Customizing the Interface (06:10)
  Changing the Fireworks View (04:47)
  Customizing Fireworks Shortcuts (06:45)
  Setting Fireworks Preferences (05:42)
Working in Fireworks
  Using Grids / Rulers / Guides (08:23)
  Zooming and Navigating pt. 1 (07:07)
  Zooming and Navigating pt. 2 (04:36)
  Opening Different Kinds of Files (06:55)
  Working with Documents (05:34)
  Saving Your Work (05:58)
Creating Shapes and Objects
  Getting Set Up for Drawing (02:23)
  Using the Pencil and Brush Tools (05:48)
  Erasing Your Work (03:33)
  Drawing Lines (06:50)
  Drawing Rectangles and Squares (05:33)
  Drawing Ovals and Circles (03:29)
  Drawing Polygons (06:30)
  Drawing Additional Shapes (05:25)
  Getting Started with The Pen Tool (06:56)
  Creating Straight Paths (04:34)
  Creating Curved Paths (06:34)
  Creating Combination Paths (06:03)
  Drawing Freehand Paths (04:47)
  Reshaping Vector Objects (03:04)
  Cutting Objects Apart (05:20)
  Inserting Auto Shapes (04:23)
  Using Auto Shape Properties (06:27)
Editing Shapes and Using Color
  Object Selection Techniques (04:47)
  Manipulating Anchor Points (06:49)
  Applying a Fill (04:48)
  Applying a Stroke (05:54)
  Fill and Stroke Effects (07:35)
  Working with Gradient Fills (07:19)
  Applying Patterns (02:51)
  Setting Texture Fills (02:37)
Managing Fireworks Objects
  Resizing and Positioning Objects (07:00)
  Duplicating Objects (04:17)
  Aligning and Spacing Objects pt. 1 (07:00)
  Aligning and Spacing Objects pt. 2 (06:04)
  Grouping and Ungrouping (04:57)
  Auto Shape Grouping (04:15)
  Setting Stacking Order (05:49)
  Transforming Objects (05:36)
  Setting Up a Web Layout pt. 1 (03:49)
  Setting Up a Web Layout pt. 2 (04:27)
  Setting Up a Web Layout pt. 3 (05:21)
Working with Layers and Pages
  Introducing Layers (05:43)
  Working with Multiple Layers (05:28)
  Layer Visibility and Renaming (05:09)
  Additional Layer Options (03:49)
  Getting the Web Layout Organized (05:33)
  Inserting the Slideshow Placeholder (02:13)
  Understanding Fireworks Pages (04:48)
  Using Master Pages (07:04)
  Building Out the Pages (02:11)
Importing Content and Applying Effects
  Importing Vector Content (06:51)
  Importing Raster Content (03:10)
  Creating a Mask Effect (05:57)
  Reviewing the Masks (03:32)
  Using Blending Modes and Opacity (07:27)
  Applying a Blur Effect (04:45)
  Applying Additional Filter Effects (05:41)
  Creating Graphical Styles (06:03)
  Inserting Text pt. 1 (03:48)
  Inserting Text pt. 2 (04:26)
Optimizing Slicing and Exporting
  Getting Started with Optimization (08:04)
  Optimizing Images as JPEGs (05:17)
  Optimizing Images as GIFs (04:59)
  Creating Image Hotspots (05:51)
  Creating Image Slices (06:32)
  Slicing the Rest of the Layout (04:56)
  Keeping Slices Organized (04:44)
  Linking to Layout Pages (04:01)
  Optimizing Layout Components (05:14)
  Previewing Your Work (02:31)
  Exporting to HTML (07:00)
  Exporting CSS (05:48)
Conclusion
  Course Wrap Up (02:20)
Credits
  About the Author (00:56)

Title Information / Pricing

Title: Adobe Fireworks CS6
Author: Geoff Blake
SKU: 34407
ISBN: 978-1-61866-089-3
Release Date: 2013-01-31
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Duration: 8 hrs / 89 lessons
Work Files: Yes
Captions: Available on CD and Online University
Compatibility: Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux
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