Macromedia Training Overview
In this course, you will use Macromedia FreeHand 10 to create dynamic graphics using advanced drawing and editing tools, path editing techniques, and masks. You will also take advantage of some of the latest features that FreeHand offers such as contour gradients and multi-page document master page support.
Prerequisites
To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following course or have equivalent knowledge:
Delivery method
Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Hardware/Software Requirements
You will need
- A Pentium processor or equivalent.
- Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, or Windows ME.
- At least 64 MB of available RAM.
- At least 70 MB of available hard-disk space required for installation, and an additional 5 MB for the course data.
- A monitor capable of displaying 24-bit color at a resolution of at least 800 x 600 (1024 x 768 or more recommended).
- A CD-ROM drive.
- Adobe Type Manager Version 4 or later with Type 1 fonts (recommended).
- Macromedia FreeHand 10.
Performance-Based Objectives
Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use advanced drawing techniques to create complex shapes and to quickly generate many copies of objects in an illustration.
- Expand single paths into shapes.
- Create ruler guides and convert paths into guides.
- Combine paths to intertwine objects and simulate transparency.
- Use transformation tools to scale, rotate, mirror, and skew objects.
- Distort, warp, and apply perspective to objects.
- Blend objects and colors for subtle or striking effects.
- Use composite paths to cut holes in images and simplify paths.
- Create clipping paths to apply cropping effects, simulate transparency, and create special effects.
- Create and apply master pages in a multi-page document.
Course duration
1 Day
Macromedia Training Course outline
Lesson 1: Advanced Drawing
Topic 1A: Xtra Drawing Tools
- Task 1A-1: Drawing Arcs
- Task 1A-2: Joining Open Paths to Form a Closed Path
- Task 1A-3: Drawing Spirals
- Task 1A-4: Drawing with the Graphic Hose
- Task 1A-5: Customizing a Graphic Hose
- Task 1A-6: Creating a Graphic Hose
Topic 1B: Expanded Paths
- Task 1B-1: Creating Variable Stroke Paths with the Pencil tool
- Task 1B-2: Creating Calligraphic Paths with the Pencil tool
- Task 1B-3: Using the Expand Stroke Operation
- Task 1B-4: Removing Overlaps in Paths
- Task 1B-5: Using the Inset Path Operation
Lesson 2: Advanced Editing
Topic 2A: Splitting Paths
- Task 2A-1: Cutting Paths Using the Knife Tool
- Task 2A-2: Cutting Paths Containing Fills
- Task 2A-3: Intertwining Paths
Topic 2B: Duplicating Paths
- Task 2B-1: Dragging Objects Between Windows
- Task 2B-2: Using the Move Command
- Task 2B-3: ALT Dragging to Duplicate Paths
- Task 2B-4: ALT Dragging Groups
- Task 2B-5: Using the Duplicate Command
Topic 2C: Aligning Objects
- Task 2C-1: Aligning Grouped Objects
- Task 2C-2: Aligning Ungrouped Objects
- Task 2C-3: Distributing Objects
- Task 2C-4: Using Objects as Guides
Topic 2D: Path Combining Operations
- Task 2D-1: Combining Paths Using the Union Operation
- Task 2D-2: Cropping
- Task 2D-3: Using the Transparency Operation
- Task 2D-4: Creating Dynamic Transparency
Topic 2E: Custom Views
- Task 2E-1: Creating and Using Custom Views
Topic 2F: Custom Views
- Task 2F-1: Advanced Drawing and Editing Techniques
Lesson 3: Transforming and Distorting
Topic 3A: Transformation Tools
- Task 3A-1: Scaling
- Task 3A-2: Scaling with Transformation Handles
- Task 3A-3: Scaling Numerically with the Transform Panel
- Task 3A-4: Using the Rotate Tool
- Task 3A-5: Rotating Numerically with the Transform Panel
- Task 3A-6: Using the Reflect Tool
- Task 3A-7: Reflecting to Create Symmetrical Drawings
- Task 3A-8: Skewing
Topic 3B: Redefining Custom Views
- Task 3B-1: Editing Custom Views
Topic 3C: Finding and Replacing Graphics
- Task 3C-1: Using the Find and Replace Graphics Panel
Topic 3D: Distorting Paths
- Task 3D-1: Distorting Paths Using the Bend Tool
- Task 3D-2: Using the Add Points Operation
- Task 3D-3: Using the Roughen Tool
- Task 3D-4: Distorting Paths Using the Envelope Toolbar
- Task 3D-5: Creating a Custom Envelope
- Task 3D-6: Creating a Bulging Effect Using the Fisheye Lens Tool
- Task 3D-7: Rotating Objects in Three Dimensions
Topic 3E: The Perspective Grid
- Task 3E-1: Editing the Perspective Grid
Task 3E-2: Using the Perspective Grid
Topic 3F: The Perspective Grid
- Task 3F-1: Transforming and Distorting
Lesson 4: Gradients and Blends
Topic 4A: Gradients
- Task 4A-1: Applying Graduated and Radial Gradients
- Task 4A-2: Creating a Reflected Gradient
- Task 4A-3: Creating a Contour Gradient
Topic 4B: Blends
- Task 4B-1: Creating and Editing Blends
- Task 4B-2: Creating Highlights Using Blends
Topic 4C: The Smudge Tool
- Task 4C-1: Creating Soft Drop Shadows
- Task 4C-2: Creating a Glow
Lesson 5: Compound Paths
Topic 5A: Composites with Overlapping Objects
- Task 5A-1: Cutting Holes in Paths
- Task 5A-2: Creating Type Composites
Topic 5B: Composites from Non-Overlapping Shapes
- Task 5B-1: Compositing Non-Overlapping Shapes
Lesson 6: Clipping Paths
Topic 6A: Masking to Create a Crop Effect
- Task 6A-1: Creating a Clipping Path
- Task 6A-2: Editing the Contents of a Clipping Path
Topic 6B: Masking to Create Transparency
- Task 6B-1: Creating Transparency Effects with Clipping Paths
Topic 6C: Masking to Create Transparency
- Task 6C-1: Composite Paths and Clipping Paths
Lesson 7: Multi-Page Documents
Topic 7A: Master Pages
- Task 7A-1: Creating a Master Page
Topic 7B: Multi-Page Documents
- Task 7B-1: Adding Document Pages
Topic 7C: Master Page Editing
- Task 7C-1: Editing Master Page Contents
Topic 7D: Master Pages with Guides
- Task 7D-1: Adding a Master Page that Uses Guides
- Task 7D-2: Importing Text
