Special Edition Using Fireworks MX

Special Edition Using Fireworks MX is the only book you'll need on Fireworks MX. This hands-on complete reference is packed with tutorials; you can go through the book from front to back or go straight to the information you need to complete a particular task. Jeffrey Bardzell, the co-founder of phireworx, demystifies the process of working in Fireworks MX. The user-friendly design and organization includes compelling art and shows you how to really take advantage of the many special effects and filters. Bardzell also packs the book with coverage of Dreamweaver, Flash, and Director integration. He covers usability and interface design in an extended section on building and exporting interactive page designs. He illustrates how to use Fireworks as part of an efficient collaborative workflow, with several chapters loaded with tips, strategies, and ideas on working efficiently with small and large teams.

·         Full-color section illustrates concepts about color theory, special effects, masks, filters, and more.

·         Build graphic compositions out of digital photographs, vector paths, text, and Live Effects.

·         Learn color correction techniques for images imported from scanners and digital cameras.

·         Use Styles, Libraries, and other techniques to create an efficient team workflow.

·         Create animated and interactive graphics, using behaviors and hotspots.

·         Build compelling and usable whole page Web designs and multimedia interfaces

·         Optimize and export complex designs for use in Dreamweaver, Flash, and Director.

·         Take control over production using automation techniques and Fireworks extensibility commands.