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Work with imported files
Work with bitmap selection tools
Learn about selections areas
Select areas based on color
Chapter Lessons
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Can import many different file types
Can select areas of pixels using different tools
Can manipulate pixel selection
Can flatten or merge objects and layers to reduce file size
Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics
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Work with Imported Files
Import different file types into document
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Importing several images can increase file size
Cannot import all formats depending on version of source file software
Considerations for importing files
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File import formats
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Using Different File Formats in Fireworks
Copying and pasting – Places image on Clipboard – consumes
resources
Dragging and dropping
– Does not place image on Clipboard – saves resources
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Using Different File Formats in Fireworks
Can determine how Photoshop files import– Layers and text options or can import
as bitmap
Can determine how vector objects import– Size– Layers– Rendered images
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Vector file imported as a group
Imported vector file
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Work with Bitmap Selection Tools
Use Marquee and Oval Marquee tools to select pixels
Copy selection
Transform selection
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Selected pixels known as marquee selection
Marquee selection = flashing perimeter, or “marching ants”
Selection is temporary but can manipulate pixels
Understanding Bitmap Selection Tools
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Understanding Bitmap Selection Tools
Bitmap Via Copy – copies and pastes selected pixels
Bitmap Via Cut – cuts and pastes selected pixels
Both commands paste selected pixels as new object on active layer
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Using the Marquee Tools
Selects pixels in specific shape– Rectangle/Square– Oval/Circle
Properties – Selection style
– Normal– Fixed Ratio – constrained size– Fixed Size – exact dimension
– Edge
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Using the Transformation ToolsScale – resizes
Skew – slants along horizontal and vertical axes
Distort – alters size and proportion
Rotation pointer appears when selected
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Using the Oval Marquee ToolSelected
pixelsFeathered
edge
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Rotating a selection
Rotation pointer
Object being rotated
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Learn About Selection Areas
Select pixels using lasso tools
Edit marquee selection
Restore bitmap selection
Copy bitmap selection
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Using the Lasso Tools
Define exact pixel selection – not preset shape
Properties: Edge
Lasso tool– Works well on images with curves– Creates marquee in one motion with
mouse– Tracing ability a plus
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Using the Lasso Tools
Polygon Lasso tool– Works well on images with straight or
asymmetrical lines– Creates marquee in stages by
clicking mouse
Magnify or zoom canvas as necessary 6% – 6400%
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Edit bitmap selection– Select Inverse– Select Similar– Feather– Expand Marquee– Contract Marquee– Border Marquee– Smooth Marquee
Using Select Menu Commands
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Save Bitmap Selection
Restore Bitmap Selection– Can apply commands during
current editing session only
– Can use after source file saved, closed, reopened
Using Select Menu Commands
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Creating a marquee using the Lasso tool
Press [Caps Lock] to switch pointer
to cross hair
Create marquee in one stroke
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Applying the Smooth Marquee command
Smoothing removes
pixels from selection
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Select Areas Based on Color
Select areas of color using Magic Wand tool
Merge layers
Flatten image
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Using the Magic Wand Tool
Selects pixels based on color
Properties – Tolerance = range of colors
the tool selects 0 – 255– Edge
Increasing amount tolerance increases the ranges of similar colors selected
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Using the Magic Wand Tool
Select Similar command adds matching colors to selection
Press and hold [Shift] to add canvas area clicked with amount of tolerance setting to selection
Press and hold [Alt] (Win) or [option] (Mac) to subtract amount of tolerance setting from selection
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Merging and Flattening Objects
Helps to manage file size but objects are no longer editable
Commands on Modify menu and under Options menu button on Layers panel– Merge Down– Flatten Objects– Flatten Layers
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Pixels selected with Magic Wand tool
Selected pixels copied
Selected pixels
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Flattened layers
Effects applied to objects no
longer editable
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Chapter C SummaryCan import many file formatsDragging and dropping objects uses fewer resourcesCan set many options when a vector file or Photoshop fileCan save some changes in original file formatMarquee tools select set shape
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Chapter C SummaryLasso tools outline shape Can save and recall bitmap selectionMagic Wand tool selects pixels based on colorAdjust color range with Tolerance settingMerge Objects,Flatten Objects, Flatten Layers reduce file size
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