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This guide helps you harness the power of Adobe Fireworks CS5 to create stunning graphics. Collaborate in class to explore new techniques, finish your favorite state assignment, and work on Jenny Fischer's project. Learn how to save your work efficiently, choose the right file formats, and apply features like drop shadows and glows. Utilize tools like the magic wand, eraser, and text tool to fine-tune your design. Discover how to attach text to a path for a unique look, ensuring your graphics are polished and professional.
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Fireworks - Monday: • Work together in class – learn new things • Work time: • Finish Favorite state if necessary • Jenny Fischer assignment • Me in Five assignment
Fireworks Review – CS5 • Save right away and frequently • A “save” creates a “png” which is editable • When finished decide graphic type: • PNG? – just save – retains layers • Also can save in other formats (gif for animation) • Decide if you need to fit canvas • Trim off extra space • Show drop shadow or glow • Canvas color: transparent or color
Fireworks Review – CS5 • Crop • Magic wand • Eraser • Text tool • Filters • Shapes • Move tool (black arrow)
Feathering – be careful that you do not have a sharp edge: see below:
Lasso Rectangular Marquee Use any “selection” tool to select!
Attaching text to a path to create a different look Text Type your text Draw your path Use “shift” and the black arrow to select both Text menu – attach to path Shortcut is control shift Y Path using pen tool Text Path using ellipse tool