Adobe Fireworks Video Tutorials
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Developer Adobe (formerly Macromedia) Latest Release version CS3 (9.0) / March 27, 2007 Operating System Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows Website Adobe (formerly Macromedia) Description Adobe Fireworks, known as FW for short, is a bitmap and vector graphics editor. It was originally developed by Macromedia, which Adobe acquired in 2005, and aimed at web designers (with features such as: slices, the ability to add hotspots etc.). It is designed to integrate easily with other former Macromedia products, such as the popular Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Flash. It is available as a stand-alone product or bundled with CS3. Version 8 was also bundled with Macromedia Studio 8. |
Introduction
Whats new in Fireworks 8 (Lynda.com)
The default workspace (Windows) (Lynda.com)
The default workspace (Mac) (Lynda.com)
Panel management (Lynda.com)
Essential preferences (Lynda.com)
Selecting tools with the keyboard (Lynda.com)
Customizing the keyboard shortcuts (Lynda.com)
Finding help (Lynda.com)
Vectors vs. bitmaps (Lynda.com)
Creating basic shapes (Lynda.com)
New in Fireworks 8 Pt.1 (VTC.com)
New in Fireworks 8 Pt.2 (VTC.com)
The Fireworks Workspace (VTC.com)
Setting Preferences (VTC.com)
Using Panels (VTC.com)
Using the Property Inspector (VTC.com)
Keyboard Shortcuts (VTC.com)
Basics
Smart shapes (Video-Tutes.com)
Image Masks (Video-Tutes.com)
Selective Compression (Video-Tutes.com)
Animated Gifs (Video-Tutes.com)
Exporting Transparency (Video-Tutes.com)
Working with Gradients (Video-Tutes.com)
Custom Texture (Video-Tutes.com)
Combine Path Objects (Video-Tutes.com)
Making a Pop up Menu (Video-Tutes.com)
Popup Menus (digitaltutors.com)
Advanced Rollovers (digitaltutors.com)
Vector Graphics vs. Bitmap Graphics (VTC.com)
Line, Pen, Rectangle and Ellipse (VTC.com)
Polygon (VTC.com)
Auto Shapes Pt.1 (VTC.com)
Auto Shapes Pt.2 (VTC.com)
Auto Shape Properties Panel (VTC.com)
Working with Bitmaps (VTC.com)
Applying Colors
Correct image tone and color in Fireworks (Part 1) (adobe.com)
Correct image tone and color in Fireworks (Part 2) (adobe.com)
Techniques
Colour replace (Video-Tutes.com)
Removing Redeye (Video-Tutes.com)
Recording Actions (Video-Tutes.com)
Batch File Edit (Video-Tutes.com)
Slicing I (Video-Tutes.com)
Slicing II (Video-Tutes.com)
Perspective Shadows (Video-Tutes.com)
Create Your Own Rubber Stamp (ViewDo.com)
Using Vector Masks (adobe.com)
Converting a Marquee to a Vector Path (Part 1) (adobe.com)
Converting a Vector Path to a Marquee (Part 2) (adobe.com)
Creating Realistic Objects with Fireworks (adobe.com)
Fireworks Techniques and Best Practices (1 hour, 5 min.) (adobe.com)
Create your own Google-style logo (Blip.tv)
Toolbox
Select and Lasso (Video-Tutes.com)
Paintbrush (Video-Tutes.com)
Brush Preserve (Video-Tutes.com)
Blur Dodge Sharpen (Video-Tutes.com)
Rubber Stamp (Video-Tutes.com)
Vector Pen Tool (Video-Tutes.com)
Vector Brush Tool (Video-Tutes.com)
Free-form Tools (Video-Tutes.com)
Clone Tool (Video-Tutes.com)
Using Text
Using Type (Video-Tutes.com)
Text on a Path (Video-Tutes.com)
Bevelled Text (Video-Tutes.com)
Older Versions
v. 3
Shape Tools (Lynda.com)
Pencil Tool (Lynda.com)
Brush Tool (Lynda.com)
Line Tool (Lynda.com)
Pen Tool (Lynda.com)
Modifying Points (Lynda.com)
v. 4
Primitive Shapes (Lynda.com)
Setting Fill and Stroke Properties (Lynda.com)
Type Tool and Text Editor (Lynda.com)
What Are Live Effects and Extras (Lynda.com)
v. MX
Introduction to Fireworks MX (VTC.com)
System Requirements (VTC.com)
Whats new in Fireworks MX (VTC.com)
Property Inspector and Panels (VTC.com)
Bitmap vs. Vector Objects (VTC.com)
Canvas Options (VTC.com)
Importing and Pasting (VTC.com)
Creating a New Document (VTC.com)
Work Environment (VTC.com)
Quick Export (VTC.com)
Tools Panel (VTC.com)
modifying points (Lynda.com)
GIF - web safe palette (Lynda.com)
quick export (Lynda.com)
Creating custom strokes (Lynda.com)
Masking with text (Lynda.com)
Selecting Objects (VTC.com)
Selecting Pixels (VTC.com)
Organizing Objects (VTC.com)
Transforming and Distorting Objects (VTC.com)
Modifying Marquee Selections (VTC.com)
Creating Bitmaps (VTC.com)
Drawing, Painting, Editing Bitmaps (VTC.com)
Retouching Tools (VTC.com)
Adjusting Bitmap Color and Tone (VTC.com)
Blurring and Sharpening (VTC.com)
v. MX 2004
What Fireworks is Used For (VTC.com)
What is New in Fireworks MX 2004 (VTC.com)
Installing Fireworks on Windows (VTC.com)
Installing Fireworks on the Mac (VTC.com)
Activation and Trials (VTC.com)
The Fireworks Workspace (VTC.com)
Creating, Opening and Saving (VTC.com)
Customizing the Workspace (VTC.com)
Setting Preferences Pt 1 (VTC.com)
Setting Preferences Pt 2 (VTC.com)
Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts (VTC.com)
Finding Assistance (VTC.com)
Main Menu and Document Tabs (VTC.com)
Working with Panels and Toolbars (VTC.com)
The Tools Panel Pt 1 (VTC.com)
The Tools Panel Pt 2 (VTC.com)
The Property Inspector (VTC.com)
The Document Window and Status Bar (VTC.com)
The History Panel and Commands (VTC.com)
Guides, Grids and Rulers (VTC.com)