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OVERVIEW. Chapter Lessons. Work with imported files Work with bitmap selection tools Learn about selections areas Select areas based on color. INTRODUCTION. Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics. Can import many different file types Can select areas of pixels using different tools

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  1. OVERVIEW Chapter Lessons • Work with imported files • Work with bitmap selection tools • Learn about selections areas • Select areas based on color Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  2. INTRODUCTION Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics • 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

  3. LESSON 1 Work with Imported Files • Import different file types into document Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  4. LESSON 1 Considerations for importing files • Importing several images can increase file size • Cannot import all formats depending on version of source file software Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  5. LESSON 1 File import formats Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  6. LESSON 1 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 Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  7. LESSON 1 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 Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  8. LESSON 1 Vector file imported as a group Imported vector file Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  9. LESSON 2 Work with Bitmap Selection Tools • Use Marquee and Oval Marquee tools to select pixels • Copy selection • Transform selection Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  10. LESSON 2 Understanding Bitmap Selection Tools • Selected pixels known as marquee selection • Marquee selection = flashing perimeter, or “marching ants” • Selection is temporary but can manipulate pixels Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  11. LESSON 2 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 Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  12. LESSON 2 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 Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  13. LESSON 2 Using the Transformation Tools • Scale – resizes • Skew – slants along horizontal and vertical axes • Distort – alters size and proportion • Rotation pointer appears when selected Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  14. LESSON 2 Using the Oval Marquee Tool Feathered edge Selected pixels Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  15. LESSON 2 Rotating a selection Rotation pointer Object being rotated Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  16. LESSON 3 Learn About Selection Areas • Select pixels using lasso tools • Edit marquee selection • Restore bitmap selection • Copy bitmap selection Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  17. LESSON 3 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 Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  18. LESSON 3 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% Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  19. LESSON 3 Using Select Menu Commands • Edit bitmap selection • Select Inverse • Select Similar • Feather • Expand Marquee • Contract Marquee • Border Marquee • Smooth Marquee Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  20. LESSON 3 Using Select Menu Commands • Save Bitmap Selection • Restore Bitmap Selection • Can apply commands during current editing session only • Can use after source file saved, closed, reopened Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  21. LESSON 3 Creating a marquee using the Lasso tool Create marquee in one stroke Press [Caps Lock] to switch pointer to cross hair Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  22. LESSON 3 Applying the Smooth Marquee command Smoothing removes pixels from selection Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  23. LESSON 4 Select Areas Based on Color • Select areas of color using Magic Wand tool • Merge layers • Flatten image Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  24. LESSON 4 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 Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  25. LESSON 4 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 Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  26. LESSON 4 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 Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  27. LESSON 4 Pixels selected with Magic Wand tool Selected pixels copied Selected pixels Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  28. LESSON 4 Flattened layers Effects applied to objects no longer editable Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  29. SUMMARY Chapter C Summary • Can import many file formats • Dragging and dropping objects uses fewer resources • Can set many options when a vector file or Photoshop file • Can save some changes in original file format • Marquee tools select set shape Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

  30. SUMMARY Chapter C Summary • Lasso tools outline shape • Can save and recall bitmap selection • Magic Wand tool selects pixels based on color • Adjust color range with Tolerance setting • Merge Objects,Flatten Objects, Flatten Layers reduce file size Importing, Selecting, and Modifying Graphics

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