Synopses & Reviews
In Macromedia Fireworks MX for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide, you'll learn how to use Macromedia's design software as more than just a drawing and effects tool. Even if you've never used Fireworks before, with the fourth update to this popular Visual QuickStart Guide, you'll soon be using Macromedia Fireworks MX to generate buttons, image maps, and simple animations, as well as their underlying code. This task-based reference uses step-by-step instructions and ample illustrations to explain all of Macromedia Fireworks MX's newest vector and bitmap features, as well as its existing ones, in a language and tone that you can understand.
Synopsis
In Macromedia Fireworks MX for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide, you'll learn how to use Macromedia's design software as more than just a drawing and effects tool. Even if you've never used Fireworks before, with the fourth update to this popular Visual QuickStart Guide, you'll soon be using Macromedia Fireworks MX to generate buttons, image maps, and simple animations, as well as their underlying code. This task-based reference uses step-by-step instructions and ample illustrations to explain all of Macromedia Fireworks MX's newest vector and bitmap features, as well as its existing ones, in a language and tone that you can understand.
About the Author
Sandee Cohen is the graphics curriculum coordinator at the New School University Computer Instruction Center in New York City. In addition, she is also a frequent speaker at the Seybold, Thunder Lizard, and Macworld Expo conferences.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
1. Fireworks Basics.
2. Document Setup.
3. Colors.
4. Vector Tools.
5. Selecting Paths.
6. Working with Objects.
7. Fills.
8. Strokes.
9. Effects.
10. Working with Bitmaps.
11. Text.
12. Masks.
13. Automation Features.
14. Importing.
15. Optimizing.
16. Animations.
17. Hotspots and Links.
18. Slices.
19. Buttons and Behaviors.
20. Exporting.
Appendix A. Keyboard Shortcuts.
Index.