Macromedia Fireworks 8

Introduction to the Workspace and Tools

The following link is to an online tutorial on how to use Fireworks 8. QuickTime is used. It would be good to work in pairs or teams of 3 to minimize the noise level. Please keep your volume low.

http://www.vtc.com/products/fireworks8.htm

Watch the lessons in this order: (25-30 minutes)

1. The Fireworks Workspace
2. Using Panels
3. Using the Property Inspector
4. Vector Graphics vs. Bitmap Graphics
5. Auto Shapes Pt.1
6. Auto Shapes Pt.2

Exercise - Fireworks Button Tutorial

Use the link below to learn how to create a simple button:

http://www.fireworks-templates.com/fireworks_tutorials.cfm?tutorial=06

Exercise - Fireworks: Rollover Buttons

Now, we will create rollover buttons using this lesson.

This lesson is a QuickTime move (watch the volume):

http://www.cfzone.net/ShowDetail.asp?NewsId=6844