Learning
Adobe FireWorks CS5
by Greg Bowden (362
pages)
The tutorials have been developed for Adobe FireWorks CS5 on the Windows and Macintosh systems as single or multi-user versions. The files can be printed, followed onscreen next to the application or used on an iPad or similar device. Support files that provide all the images required to complete the activities are included with the product. Assignments are provided at the end of each chapter.
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Module 1: Introduces the FireWorks CS5 basics including creating bitmap artwork and vector drawings, applying effects to vector shapes and text, creating compound vector shapes, adjusting images and photos, applying gradients, using layers, applying masks, creating buttons and saving files in different formats. Module 2: More advanced FireWorks CS5 features including using the Pen, Rubber Stamp and Slice Tools, exporting web files, creating popup menus, creating accurate drawings and animations, creating symbols, combining and changing paths, using the Library panels, using the Replace Colour Tool, using the 9-Slice Scaling Tool, creating multi-page documents, using Templates, etc. Click to see Prices, Chapter Descriptions & Sample Artwork Created |
Contents and Sample Pages
Sample pages from selected chapters can be downloaded. The sample pages contain COMPRESSED screen pictures so their quality is lower than the actual product.
Module 1: FireWorks CS5 Basics
| Contents (Modules 1 and 2) | view pages (170k) |
| Chapter 1: Introduction to FireWorks (16 pages) | view sample pages (641k) |
| Chapter 2: Creating a Detailed Sketch (17 pages) | view sample pages (680k) |
| Chapter 3: Using Vector Shapes (32 pages) | view sample pages (670k) |
| Chapter 4: Applying Effects (21 pages) | view sample pages (742k) |
| Chapter 5: Using Text (16 pages) | view sample pages (641k) |
| Chapter 6: Adjusting the Look of Images (15 pages) | view sample pages (553k) |
| Chapter 7: Using Layers (22 pages) | view sample pages (736k) |
| Chapter 8: Creating Masks (18 pages) | view sample pages (682k) |
| Chapter 9: Creating Buttons (16 pages) | view sample pages (744k) |
| Chapter 10: Saving Files (10 pages) |
Module 2: FireWorks CS5 Advanced Exercises
| Chapter 11: The Pen Tool (24 pages) | view sample pages (768k) |
| Chapter 12: Cloning Images (10 pages) | |
| Chapter 13: Adjusting Photos (11 pages) | view sample pages (436k) |
| Chapter 14: Creating Web Page Layouts (10 pages) | view sample pages (400k) |
| Chapter 15: Creating Pop-up Menus (9 pages) | |
| Chapter 16: Creating Accurate Shapes (19 pages) | view sample pages (801k) |
| Chapter 17: Symbols and the Library panels (18 pages) | view sample pages (548k) |
| Chapter 18: Creating Animations (24 pages) | view sample pages (768k) |
| Chapter 19: Combining and Changing Paths (15 pages) | view sample pages (532k) |
| Chapter 20: Useful Tools (18 pages) | view sample pages (470k) |
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