Fireworks CS5 Essentials

Chapter 1: GETTING STARTED WITH FIREWORKS CS5 (26 min)
1. Creating a New Document & Modifying the Workspace
2. Exploring the Tools Panel
3. Exploring the Properties Inspector & Preferences
4. Using Rulers, Guides & Grids
5. Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
6. Accessing Fireworks Help & Support

Chapter 2: CREATING VECTOR SHAPES (28 min)
1. Drawing a Shape & Adding a Gradient
2. Using the Freeform & Subselection Tools
3. Using Auto Shapes
4. Selecting Colors & Swatches
5. Applying Textures & Patterns
6. Applying Filters & Working with Styles

Chapter 3: WORKING WITH TEXT (15 min)
1. Creating & Formatting Text
2. Importing Text & Using Placeholder Text
3. Using the Check Spelling & Find and Replace Commands

Chapter 4: WORKING WITH BITMAPS (30 min)
1. Importing, Scaling & Cropping
2. Making & Editing Selections
3. Adjusting Color
4. Using the Rubber Stamp Tool
5. Creating a Vector Mask & an Auto Vector Mask

Chapter 5: WORKING WITH LAYERS (15 min)
1. Exploring the Layers Panel
2. Creating Layers & Sublayers
3. Renaming, Organizing & Changing Stacking Order

Chapter 6: SLICES, HOTSPOTS & ROLLOVERS (43 min)
1. Creating & Naming Slices
2. Linking Slices
3. Optimizing Images
4. Making Hotspots
5. Creating Rollovers & Disjointed Rollovers

Chapter 7: CREATING INTERACTIVE BUTTONS (23 min)
1. Designing a Button & Rollover States
2. Setting Button States Using the States Panel
3. Creating Symbols
4. Animating GIFs

Chapter 8: WORKING WITH PAGES (25 min)
1. Using the Pages Panel & Pages
2. Using Design Templates
3. Sharing Layers between Templates
4. Adding Master Pages

Chapter 9: WIREFRAMING (36 min)
1. Introduction to Wireframes
2. Creating Your Own Styles & Symbols
3. Working with Common Library Items
4. Prototyping for AIRâ„¢ Applications
5. Prototyping for Flex® Applications

Chapter 10: CREATIVE SUITE® INTEGRATION (38 min)
1. Photoshop® Integration
2. Illustrator® Integration
3. Flash® Integration
4. Dreamweaver® Integration
5. Flash Catalystâ„¢ Integration

Chapter 11: EXPLORING PATHS & BLEND MODES (19 min)
1. Using the Path Panel
2. Applying Blend Modes in the Properties Inspector
3. Painting on a Layer Using a Blend Mode

Chapter 12: EXPORTING (13 min)
1. Exploring the Export Panel
2. Setting Up a File for CSS Export
3. Using Device Central for Mobile Development
4. Credits