Come explore further this exciting program: With unsurpassed interaction between bitmaps and vectors, Fireworks is unique. Learn masks (they aren't as hard as you think!) and more about the drawing tools. We will make a webpage from start to finish using FWMX intuitive web features. Rollover and popup menus will no longer be a mystery! This class also works with FWMX 2004.

Prerequisites: Basic Knowledge of Fireworks

Week 1: What's the difference between vector and bitmap? Bitmaps and bitmap editing in Fireworks MX: Getting Photos ready for the web, color corrections, and vignettes.

Week 2: Masks: Not as hard as you think! What are blending modes?

Week 3: Layers. Using masks and blending modes to create a composite image. Adding a border to a photo.

Week 4: Using the vector drawing tools: Yes, you can draw! We'll start with a line and end up with a piece of pizza!

Week 5: This week we make a web page and look at popup menus and rollovers

Week 6: Extensions and commands: customizing the way Fireworks works for you, the button editor, and some special effects just for fun, and customizing strokes