2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. Considerations for Importing Files
LESSON 1
Considerations for Importing Files
Importing several images can increase file size
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. Using Different File Formats
LESSON 1
Using Different File Formats
FIGURE 2: Import options
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9. Using Different File Formats
LESSON 1
Using Different File Formats
FIGURE 2: Import options (continued)
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10. 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
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11. 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
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. Using the Marquee Tools
LESSON 2
Using the Marquee Tools
FIGURE 11: Using the Marquee tool
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15. 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
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16. Using the Transformation Tools
LESSON 2
Using the Transformation Tools
Skewed object
Original object
Distorted object
FIGURE 10: Skew and distort samples
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17. Using the Transformation Tools
LESSON 2
Using the Transformation Tools
Rotation pointer
Object being rotated
FIGURE 16: Rotating a selection
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18. Learn About Selection Areas
LESSON 3
Learn About Selection Areas
In this lesson, you will:
Select pixels in an image using the lasso tools
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19. 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
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20. 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
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21. Using Select Menu Commands
LESSON 3
Using Select Menu Commands
Select Inverse
Select Similar
Feather
Expand Marquee
Contract Marquee
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22. Using Select Menu Commands
LESSON 3
Using Select Menu Commands
Border Marquee
Smooth Marquee
Save Bitmap Selection
Restore Bitmap Selection
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23. 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
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24. Using Select Menu Commands
LESSON 3
Using Select Menu Commands
Smoothing removes pixels from selection
FIGURE 21: Result of Smooth Marquee command
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25. 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
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26. 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
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27. 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
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28. 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
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29. 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
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30. 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
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