Fireworks MX: A Beginner's Guide

by Kim Cavanaugh (Conducted by)

Overview

This comprehensive introduction to creating and exporting graphics for the Web with Fireworks, covers: changes to the tool panel; the Properties Inspector feature; the use of fills, strokes and gradients; integrating Fireworks with Photoshop, Flash and other programs; and the automated features.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780072223675
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media
Publication date:	06/21/2002
Series:	Beginner's Guides (Osborne)
Pages:	560
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.14(h) x 1.19(d)

Table of Contents

Part 1: Graphics Creation with Fireworks MX 1: An Introduction to Fireworks MX 2: Creating Original Artwork with Vectors 3: Working with Bitmap Images 4: Working with Text and Text Effects 5: Exploring Strokes, Fills, and Effects 6: Creating and Organizing Complex Graphics 7: Tools for Creating Consistent Content 8: Creating Animated Files 9: Creative Tips for Getting the Most Out of Fireworks 10: Optimizing and Exporting Files Part 2: Fireworks MX and the World Wide Web 11: Creating Image Maps and Buttons 12: Creating Advanced Navigation Elements 13: Integrating Fireworks with Dreamweaver 14: Integrating Fireworks with Other Applications Part 3: Appendixes A: Answers to Mastery Checks B: Working with Fireworks Extensions

Editorial Reviews

Introduces how to create web graphics with Fireworks MX, and how to integrate those graphics with Dreamweaver and Flash. A series of 14 tutorials explains bitmap editing, text manipulation, vector drawing tools, animation, file optimization for fast download, and advanced navigation elements using JavaScript. Example projects walk the beginner step-by-step through the commands for drawing simple graphics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)