Chapter Lessons Work with imported files OVERVIEW Chapter Lessons Work with imported files Work with bitmap selection tools Learn about selection areas Select areas based on color Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Understanding Importing INTRODUCTION Understanding Importing Can import many different file types Can select areas of pixels using different tools Can manipulate pixel selection Can flatten or merge objects and layers to reduce file size Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Work with Imported Files LESSON 1 Work with Imported Files In this lesson, you will: Import graphics with different file formats into a Fireworks document Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Considerations for Importing Files LESSON 1 Considerations for Importing Files Importing several images can increase file size Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using Different File Formats LESSON 1 Using Different File Formats Copying and pasting Places image on Clipboard: consumes resources Dragging and dropping Does not place image on Clipboard: saves resources Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using Different File Formats LESSON 1 Using Different File Formats Can determine how Photoshop files import Import tab of Preferences dialog box Can determine how vector objects import Vector File Options dialog box Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using Different File Formats LESSON 1 Using Different File Formats FIGURE 2: Import options Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using Different File Formats LESSON 1 Using Different File Formats FIGURE 2: Import options (continued) Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Work with Bitmap Selection Tools LESSON 2 Work with Bitmap Selection Tools In this lesson, you will: Use the marquee tools to select and change pixels in an image Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Understanding Pixel Selection Tools LESSON 2 Understanding Pixel Selection Tools Marquee selection: flashing perimeter around selected pixels Often called “marching ants” Selection is temporary but can manipulate pixels Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Understanding Pixel Selection Tools LESSON 2 Understanding Pixel Selection Tools Bitmap Via Copy: copies and pastes selected pixels Bitmap Via Cut: cuts and pastes selected pixels Both commands paste selected pixels as new object on active layer Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using the Marquee Tools LESSON 2 Using the Marquee Tools Selects pixels in a specific shape Rectangle/Square Oval/Circle Properties Style Normal Fixed Ratio Fixed Size Edge Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using the Marquee Tools LESSON 2 Using the Marquee Tools FIGURE 11: Using the Marquee tool Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using the Transformation Tools LESSON 2 Using the Transformation Tools Scale tool: resizes Skew tool: slants along horizontal and vertical axes Distort tool: alters size and proportion Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using the Transformation Tools LESSON 2 Using the Transformation Tools Skewed object Original object Distorted object FIGURE 10: Skew and distort samples Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using the Transformation Tools LESSON 2 Using the Transformation Tools Rotation pointer Object being rotated FIGURE 16: Rotating a selection Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Learn About Selection Areas LESSON 3 Learn About Selection Areas In this lesson, you will: Select pixels in an image using the lasso tools Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using the Lasso Tools Define an exact pixel selection Lasso tool LESSON 3 Using the Lasso Tools Define an exact pixel selection Lasso tool Works well on images with curves Tracing ability a plus Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using the Lasso Tools Polygon Lasso tool LESSON 3 Using the Lasso Tools Polygon Lasso tool Works well on images with straight lines or asymmetrical outlines Creates marquee in stages by clicking mouse Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using Select Menu Commands LESSON 3 Using Select Menu Commands Select Inverse Select Similar Feather Expand Marquee Contract Marquee Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using Select Menu Commands LESSON 3 Using Select Menu Commands Border Marquee Smooth Marquee Save Bitmap Selection Restore Bitmap Selection Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using Select Menu Commands LESSON 3 Using Select Menu Commands Press [Caps Lock] to switch pointer to crosshair FIGURE 19: Creating a marquee with the Lasso tool Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using Select Menu Commands LESSON 3 Using Select Menu Commands Smoothing removes pixels from selection FIGURE 21: Result of Smooth Marquee command Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Select Areas Based on Color LESSON 4 Select Areas Based on Color In this lesson, you will: Add select areas of color using the Magic Wand tool Merge layers Flatten the image Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using the Magic Wand Tool LESSON 4 Using the Magic Wand Tool Selects pixels based on color Tolerance Range of colors the tool selects Increasing tolerance increases the ranges of similar colors selected Select Similar command adds matching colors to selection Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Using the Magic Wand Tool LESSON 4 Using the Magic Wand Tool Tolerance 16 selects some green grape pixels Tolerance 64 selects nearly all of grape FIGURE 24: Sample Magic Wand and Select Similar selections Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Merging and Flattening Objects and Layers LESSON 4 Merging and Flattening Objects and Layers Helps to manage file size but objects are no longer editable Modify menu commands Merge Down Flatten Selection Flatten Layers Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Merging and Flattening Objects and Layers LESSON 4 Merging and Flattening Objects and Layers Bitmap and vector objects flattened onto one layer FIGURE 29: Flattened layers Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed

Chapter 3 Tasks Work with imported files SUMMARY Chapter 3 Tasks Work with imported files Work with bitmap selection tools Learn about selection areas Select areas based on color Macromedia Fireworks 8 Revealed