Elstree Film Studios - Training Courses - Adobe Fireworks
Although there are many software tools available for creating interesting and eye-catching images, there are very few that can compare with the impact and versatility available when using Adobe Fireworks. With animation, image optimisation and special effects filters built-in, plus time-saving integration with other Adobe products, Adobe Fireworks has proved itself in recent years to become by far the supreme bitmap and vector graphics editor and the indisputable tool of choice when wishing to create impressive images and optimising them for the web.
This intensive one day course shows you how to make the most out of your web layouts and images, by using the more efficient and dynamic design environment provided by Adobe Fireworks to rapidly develop graphics and other visual elements for your web sites, web applications or user interfaces. From the creative visual design stages, to the slicing, optimisation, and exporting of finished web graphics, this course empowers you to take your images to the next dimension.
Duration: 1 day.
Location: 21st Century New Media Ltd, Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1JG. [
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Times: 10.00am to 4.30pm. For security reasons, further details are only provided upon booking.
Software Versions: All of our Adobe courses include lessons generic to both CS3 and CS4 versions of the Adobe suite: whichever version you use is covered in detail. In addition, we also now preview the functionality of the new Adobe CS5 suite. Our Apple training courses utilise the latest versions of Final Cut Studio HD (also known of as version 3 or FCS 2009).
Equipment: Our fully featured training room includes six top-of-the-range iMac computers configured to work in both Macintosh (OSX) and PC (Windows) modes, ensuring you the maximum familiarity with your chosen operating system.
Courseware: The book which accompanies this course is posted to you upon payment confirmation.
Accommodation & Transport: Details of local accomodation and transport can be found
here.
Further assistance: Our
FAQ help page contains the answers to many popular questions. Alternatively please call
0844 844 2428 to arrange to speak to our training manager.
COURSE CONTENT
Introducing the Course
- Getting familiar with the course methodology and format
- Understanding the course objectives
- Reviewing the course prerequisites
- Outlining the course content
Adobe Fireworks CS3 New Features
- Robust prototypes
- Import from other design applications
- Hierarchical organizational structure
- Customisable symbols
- New blend modes and effects
- New colour palette
- Dreamweaver CS3 & Flash CS3 integration
- Adobe Bridge
Working with Bitmap Graphics
- Creating new images
- Using selection tools
- Modifying bitmap images
- Working with additional bitmap tools
Creating a Logo with Vectors and Layers
- Using vector tools
- Using strokes and fills
- Selecting and grouping
- Using layers
- Using the Text tool
- Using effects and styles
- Combining simple paths
Creating Buttons
- Creating buttons
- Using graphics as buttons
Creating Image Maps and Rollovers
- Adding interactivity
- Slicing objects
- Adding behaviours
- Creating disjointed rollovers
- Creating a pop-up menu
Optimising and Exporting
- Exporting from Fireworks
- Optimising graphics
- Exporting graphics
- Exporting as HTML
