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The tutorials I have listed are in order of difficulty (easiest listed first). If you are familiar with Fireworks Interface and basic features then you should have no problems with doing the most advanced tutorials. I recommend beginners start at the top of the list. I should also mention that there are many different ways to achieve certain effects and shapes. The tutorials listed show you how I achieve certain shapes and effects.

Have I made a mistake or listed incorrect information? Please send me an e-mail.

NOTE: Fireworks MX 2004 tutorials are video tutorials that were created at an 800x600 screen resolution. It is recommended that you view/follow the tutorials using a higher screen resolution of at least 1024x768.


Rope effect. A good method to achieve an old rope that can be used in portraits or frame holders. It contains some tips at the bitmap tools like dodge, burn, sharpen and some live effects. For completing this tutorial correctly Mehdi filters (Mehdi>Fur) are required, visit the web page: www.mehdiplugins.com

Author: José Angel Rivera D.
Web Address: http://www.daniil-art.com/lian/

View it. (Flash required to view the tutorial.)


Vent system . Method used basicly through vector masks to achieve a nice vent system effect. Tutorial shows a way on how vector masks can be altered to get unexpected results at the final shape masked.

Author: José Angel Rivera D.
Web Address: http://www.daniil-art.com/lian/

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Perspective Shadow. This video shows how to create a perspective shadow with text.

View it. 1.4MB (Flash required to view the tutorial.)


One or more rounded corners. This video shows how to create a rectangle with 1 or more rounded corners.

View it. 1MB (Flash required to view the tutorial.)


Punch Text. This video shows how to punch text through another vectored object.

View it. 1.6MB (Flash required to view the tutorial.)


Glass Text. This video shows how to create a simple glass effect with text.

View it. 4.6MB (Flash required to view the tutorial.)

Text Along Paths Text Along Path . This tutorial shows how to add text along paths. Its an easy effect to do and it can add a powerful effect to your text.

Glass orbs/buttons Create glass orbs/buttons . Its a great tutorial and gives you a glimpse at the Punch feature. What is Punch? Run through the tutorial to find out. I will tell you that you will use it a lot when you start using vectors.

Inner/Outer Curve Create an inner/outer curve (S-Curve). Use this technique in your navbars.

Ring Around a Sphere Ring Around a Sphere. This technique uses the punch feature to give the illusion of a ring around a sphere.

3D Bar Part I 3D Bar Part I. Create 3D bars with this tutorial.

3D Bar Part II 3D Bar Part II. This tutorial is Part II of the 3D Bar tutorial. This one shows you how to add an elbow shape to connect to your bars.

Simple Slice Navbar
Simple Slice Navbar. Its a tutorial to show you how to export Fireworks sliced images with rollover effects and then use it in Dreamweaver.

Building an interface - Part I

Building An Interface - FW. The tutorial walks you through building an interface. The tutorial is meant for those that are familiar with Fireworks.


Building an interface - Part I

Interface to HTML- DW. The tutorial walks you through the process of editing your interface in Dreamweaver. This tutorial is a supplement to "Building an Interface - FW"

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Rope Effect
Vent System
Realistic Objects
Building Ultraweaver
Build An Interface FW
Interface to HTML DW
Simple Slice Navbar
3D Bar II
3D Bar
Ring Around Sphere
Inner/Outer Curve
Text Along Path
Glass Orb/Button

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