Posted in Tips by Firetuts

Here’s a list of all the basic tutorials I could find. These are good for those who are brand new to Fireworks or to the world of graphic design via Fireworks. Enjoy.

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Posted in Advanced, Effects by Firetuts

I have noticed a considerable demand for a tutorial like this, so I’ve decided to give it a try. It’s not easy, and the result is not perfect, but its a good attempt nonetheless.

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Posted in News by Firetuts

The good people at Macworld has reviewed Adobe Fireworks CS3 and have given it thumbs up.

If you design and develop Web sites, you can’t afford not to use Fireworks CS3.

See the article here.

Also, Adobe products will be compatible with Leopard.

In the meantime, I am waiting for my copy of Adobe Fireworks CS3 to arrive at my doorstep. I have been using Fireworks 8 for all my tutorials to date, just for your information.

Can anyone highlight any improvements that you find significant?

Posted in Intermediate, Logo, Tips by Mark Lawson


This next guest tutorial is written by Mark Lawson. He will show you how to make a simple marble/glass ball effect.

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Posted in Intermediate, Logo, Tips by Lucian

This tutorial will show you how to create a barcode for any purpose.

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Posted in Advanced, Effects by Firetuts

Draw a realistic enough picture of a planet in space completely from scratch with Fireworks. You don’t even need any images, its all there in your textures. This tutorial is inspired by this one.

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Posted in Effects, Intermediate by Lucian

A tutorial which will give you step-by-step instructions to create a peeling effect. Great for placing in a corner of a website to reveal news or offers.

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Posted in Effects, Intermediate, Text by Lucian

 

Our first guest post is written by Lucian. Enjoy!

This tutorial will show how a realistic 3d shape, such as text, could be created in Fireworks 8, a 2d software.

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Posted in Intermediate, Text by Firetuts

 

Instead of using the default Glow filter for the text, you can use other methods to make your text shine in the dark. This tutorial will show you a combination of them.

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Posted in Intermediate, Tips by Firetuts

Here’s an easy one. Make your own radial burst, as its not an autoshape in Fireworks and sometimes you want it in your design, like this one. You easily make your own and I’ll show you how. Also, some essential keyboard shortcuts.

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