| Learning Adobe FireWorks CS4 Learning Adobe FireWorks CS4 is suitable for use on Windows and Macintosh systems. Support Files are included with the product. These provide all the images and prepared designs so that students do not need to search for graphics. Prices
Summary of the Chapters Module 1 Chapter 1: Introduction to Adobe FireWorks This chapter introduces the Adobe FireWorks screen, the difference between bitmap and vector tools and how to import images.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Next Chapter 2: Creating a Detailed Sketch This chapter demonstrates how to apply the bitmap and vector tools to create a detailed piece of artwork. The following sketch of an ocean road is created. 
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Chapter 3: Using Vector Shapes This chapter demonstrates how to use and modify vector shapes. It covers inserting auto vector shapes modifying auto shapes, using the Shapes panel, the Freeform tool, applying fills and strokes, gradient fills, the Knife tool, etc.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next This chapter introduces the effect filters that FireWorks provides. It includes how to apply bevel and emboss effects, drop shadows, blurs, glows, Photoshop effects and effects from the Commands menu such as 3D drop shadows, picture frames and twists and fades.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next This chapter demonstrates how to use text in artwork. It includes the difference between Point text and Area text, how to apply effects to text, creating text along a path, distorting text and applying preset styles to text.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Chapter 6: Adjusting the Look of Images Demonstrates how to modify images using the Blur, Sharpen, Smudge, Burn and Dodge tools. how to apply Gradient fills, how to use the Colour Adjustment filters and how to remove red-eye effects from photos.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Chapter 7: Using Layers Demonstrates how to create a detailed sketch by splitting its sections into layers. The following sketch of a pocket calculator is created with layers for the keys, viewer section and case. Students are shown how to rename, duplicate, turn off, lock and delete layers.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Demonstrates how to create different types of masks in FireWorks. Selection masks, Vector Shape masks, Text masks and Multiple-shaped masks are created.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Demonstrates how to create and format a button, add text to it, set the button states, preview the button and edit it. The preset buttons that FireWorks provides are also demonstrated.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Students are shown a variety of different ways FireWorks documents can be saved and exported, including saving as TIFF files, PDF files, JPEG and GIF formats and the Preview Image command for saving files for the web,
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Module 2 Demonstrates how to use the Pen tool to create straight lines and curved lines, how to adjust anchor points on a line, how to add and delete anchor points and how to trace an object.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Students are shown how to clone parts of a car to repair scratch marks and to remove an object (a cat) from the front of the car using the Rubber Stamp tool. The car is then cropped to remove parts of the background.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Demonstrates how to apply colour adjustment filters to improve photos. This includes Auto Levels, manually adjusting levels, adjusting Contrast and Brightness, applying a Colour Fill, adjusting Hue and Saturation, and using the Commands menu to convert photos to grayscale, Sepia tones and applying Auto Vector Masks.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Chapter 14: Creating Web Page Layouts This chapter covers how to use the Slice tool to split a web page layout into sections. The web page is exported and loaded into DreamWeaver.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Chapter 15: Creating Pop-up Menus This chapter demonstrates how to add a pop-up menu to slices or buttons in a web site, then format and edit the menu.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Chapter 16: Creating Accurate Shapes Demonstrates how to create three-dimensional boxes using Rulers, Grids and Guide lines, along with the Skew tool. The following product box for a software company is created.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Chapter 17: Symbols and the Library Panels This chapter demonstrates how to use the symbols that FireWorks provides and how to create custom symbols. A logo for a company is created along with some button symbols. Students are shown how to edit, duplicate and delete symbols.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Chapter 18: Creating Animations This chapter demonstrates how to create animations within FireWorks. A animated gif symbol and a slide show are created
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next Chapter 19: Combining and Changing Paths This chapter demonstrates how to use the tools in the Paths panel to combine and alter Vector shapes. A symmetrical shape is created using the path tools.
Back to Adobe FireWorks | Top | Previous | Next To complete the module some of FireWork's handy tools are demonstrated, including the Replace Colour tool, the 9-Slice-Scaling tool and creating Tween Animations.
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