Lynda.com Fireworks CS3 Essential Training

Fireworks CS3 Essential Training is all about using each tool in this tremendously powerful application to its full potential to make amazing web graphics. From understanding the interface to importing Photoshop and Illustrator files, from formatting text to editing and optimizing images, instructor Tom Green covers all the skills needed to best create and edit all kinds of web-based graphics. Exercise files accompany the training.

What’s New
What's new in Fireworks CS3 1:15 1.3 MB
Importing from Photoshop CS3 2:54 4.9 MB
Importing from Illustrator CS3 3:31 5.6 MB
The Common Library 2:27 3.4 MB
9-Slice scaling 2:42 4 MB
Rich symbols 1:53 2.8 MB
Auto Shapes 2:18 3.4 MB
Flex Builder 2 prototyping 2:09 3 MB

2. The Interface
The Windows workspace 6:59 8.5 MB
The Macintosh workspace 8:08 11.2 MB
Working with preferences 7:13 8.1 MB
Working with panels 4:06 6.7 MB
Making room on the screen 1:47 2.5 MB
Using the keyboard to select tools 5:02 5.7 MB
Getting help 5:10 8.3 MB

3. Drawing
Vectors and bitmaps 4:10 5.5 MB
Creating basic shapes 7:09 10.3 MB
Combining shapes 4:55 7.9 MB
Auto Shapes and their properties 5:05 7.8 MB
The Pen tool 6:40 8 MB
The Freeform tool 2:21 3.3 MB
Drawing lines 3:09 4.2 MB
Rulers, guides, and grids 7:42 12.4 MB

4. Picking and Using Color
The new Color Picker 3:59 6.7 MB
The Color Mixer panel 4:42 6.7 MB
Using the Eyedropper tool 4:15 5.3 MB
The Replace Color tool 4:53 9 MB

5. Using Fills and Strokes
Fill types 6:30 10.7 MB
Creating gradients 6:13 8 MB
Creating strokes 5:13 8.9 MB
Adding arrows 2:13 3.3 MB
Creating a picture frame 1:53 3.2 MB

6. The Bitmap Painting Tools
Making selections 6:51 11.6 MB
Using the Pencil and Brush tools 4:06 6.4 MB
Using the Eraser tool 3:14 5.5 MB
Using the Rubber Stamp tool 3:31 6.2 MB
Using the Blur tool 2:12 3.4 MB
Using the Sharpen tool 2:03 3.6 MB
Using the Dodge and Burn tool 2:46 4.9 MB
Using the Smudge tool 2:06 3.7 MB

7. Using Text
Using the Property Inspector to format text 6:19 8.3 MB
Checking spelling 3:21 5.2 MB
Importing text 2:11 3.3 MB
Inserting special characters 2:23 3.6 MB
Typing text on a path 2:23 4.1 MB
Converting text to paths 3:09 4.5 MB
Converting text to bitmaps 1:28 2.4 MB

8. Image Editing and Color Correction
Using the Image Editing panel 5:25 9.5 MB
Using the Property Inspector 2:02 3.7 MB
Using levels 4:16 6.6 MB
Using curves 2:37 4.9 MB
Adjusting hue and saturation 3:01 5.3 MB
Adjusting color in channels 3:13 5.7 MB
Using Unsharp Mask 3:40 6.5 MB
Removing red-eye 1:57 2.9 MB
Creating slideshows 7:34 11.5 MB

9. Symbols
Creating symbols 5:55 8.5 MB
Applying 9-slice scaling 3:20 4.9 MB
Reviewing the Common Library 4:58 7.7 MB
Creating a site flowchart 2:48 4.5 MB
Exporting symbols to Flash CS3 2:34 4.5 MB
Using the Flex widgets 4:10 6.2 MB

10. Masking
Creating and using vector masks 5:04 8.4 MB
Creating and using bitmap masks 2:05 3.8 MB
Using Hide and Reveal 2:38 4.5 MB
Using text as a mask 4:05 6.5 MB
Alpha masking 2:30 4.3 MB

11. Special Effects
Live effects vs. filters 7:51 11.6 MB
Using Photoshop Live Effects 4:09 7 MB
Incorporating Photoshop Layer Effects 2:43 4.6 MB
Using blends 3:24 4.9 MB
Using Photoshop Layer Blends 2:13 3.9 MB
Using the Assets panel 4:38 8.1 MB
Using styles 4:09 7.9 MB

12. Aligning and Transforming Objects
Aligning and distributing objects 4:22 6.1 MB
Transforming objects 3:58 5.6 MB

13. Layer Essentials
Introducing layers 5:43 8.9 MB
Managing layers 4:36 8.1 MB
Sharing layers 2:23 3.6 MB
Importing multi-layer Photoshop documents 2:54 5.1 MB
Using Master Pages 2:40 3.9 MB

14. Optimization Techniques
Gif optimization 6:17 9.1 MB
JPEG optimization 3:02 4.2 MB
Optimization with Image Preview 2:31 4.3 MB
The Optimize to Size wizard 1:23 2 MB

15. Exporting Documents
Using the Export wizard 2:12 3.8 MB
Using the Image Preview menu 5:20 7.4 MB
Using the Export Area tool 2:00 3.2 MB
Using the History panel 6:07 8.9 MB
Creating commands with the History panel 3:36 5.2 MB
Using batch processing 4:11 5.7 MB
Exporting for Flex Builder 4:25 7.9 MB
Using the Quick Export functions 3:06 4.9 MB

16. Slicing Essentials
Image slicing 7:32 12.2 MB
Using the Polygon Slice tool 2:01 2.6 MB
HTML slicing 4:53 7.8 MB
Exporting a single slice 3:11 5.1 MB

17. Creating Rollovers
Creating simple rollovers 2:15 2.9 MB
Exporting rollovers 2:58 5.1 MB
Complex rollovers 3:26 4.5 MB
Creating image maps 2:30 3.4 MB
CSS pop-up menus 8:21 13.6 MB

18. Animation
Frame-by-frame animation 4:25 7.2 MB
Tweening 3:30 5.5 MB
Animating masks 2:56 4.8 MB
Animating symbols 4:28 7 MB
Exporting animations 3:18 4.9 MB
Importing animations 2:25 4 MB

19. Integrating with Photoshop and Illustrator CS3
Quick Export 2:59 5 MB
Round-tripping with Illustrator 2:13 3.5 MB
Round-tripping with Photoshop 2:36 4.4 MB

20. Integrating with Dreamweaver CS3
Quick Export 1:55 3.1 MB
Round-tripping with Dreamweaver 6:49 11.9 MB

21. Integrating with Flash CS3
Quick Export 5:04 8.3 MB
Round-tripping with Flash 2:22 3.9 MB
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