Fireworks MX

2 Lesson 1—Create a New Document and Import Files n Fireworks files are called __________ and are created in the _____ format. n To create a new document: –Run Fireworks –Select File > New, enter parameters. –Select File > Save As, enter name & location. n To import a file into the document: –Select File > Import, locate file, double-click it. –Drag the pointer over the document window where you want the image to appear. –Select File > Close > Yes to save.

3 Lesson 2—Learn About the Fireworks Window n Fireworks window: –___________: document window, Tools panel, Layers panel, Property inspector, etc. n The Layers panel –used to organize ________ in a document –each layer holds certain kinds of objects n To open an existing file, select File > Open in the menu, locate the file, double-click it. n To show/hide objects, click the Show/Hide Layer icon (________) in the Layers panel. n Move objects from layer to layer by clicking and dragging in the Layers panel.

4 Lesson 3a—Work With Bitmap and Vector Images n Bitmap graphics: –an image composed of a matrix of _______ on a grid –best for _____________ –susceptible to distortion –formats include BMP, GIF, JPG, and ______ n Vector graphics –mathematically calculated ________ –resolution independent –not good for representing the color and detail of photographs n The _______ panel is used to edit bitmap or vector graphics. pixels PNG

5 Lesson 3b—Editing a Bitmap and Locking a Layer n To adjust brightness and contrast: –Click an object in the Layers panel –In menu, select Filters > Adjust Color > Brightness/Contrast –Adjust the brightness and contrast, click OK n To _____ a layer (prevent changes) and unlock –select a layer, click the Pencil icon (changes to lock) –click the Lock icon to unlock a layer n To retouch a bitmap with the Dodge tool –select an object in the Layers panel –select a tool in the Tools panel –adjust the properties of the tool in the Property inspector, apply the tool where desired, save the file

6 Lesson 3c—Adding Layers, Creating & Editing Vector Objects n To create a layer and display rulers –select an existing layer, click New/Duplicate Layer button (lower right corner of Layers panel) –double-click a new layer to change its name –in the menu, select View > Rulers n To create a vector object –click a tool (such as Rectangle) in the Tools panel –select various properties in the Property inspector (Fill, Fill Color, Texture, etc.) –click and drag to create the object in the image n To apply a stroke to an object –select various stroke properties (category, tip, etc.)

7 Lesson 4a—Create Text n Text terms: –kerning: space between adjacent letters –leading: space between lines of text –anti-aliasing: blending edges of type with background color n To create text –select a layer to work in, click the Text tool –make desired selections in the Property inspector –click in the document and enter text –click the Pointer tool in the Select toolbox, click and drag the text object to locate as desired

8 Lesson 4b—Create a Path & Attach Text n To create a path –click the Pen tool (Vector toolbox) –create the _________ points in the document to define the path n To attach text to a path –click the Pointer tool (Select toolbox), shift-click the text and the path (to select both) –In the menu, select Text > Attach to Path –save the document