Bitmap Editing

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Lesson 1

• Bitmap Editing

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Objectives

• Define the difference between bitmap and vector
  graphics
• Identify elements of the Fireworks interface
• Create and set up a new Fireworks document
• Make selections in Bitmap mode
• Edit bitmap images

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Bitmaps versus Vector Graphics
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Bitmaps

• Bitmaps graphics are made from a collection of
  colored picture elements called pixels
• Pixels are small dots or squares of different
  colors
• Bitmaps record information pixel by pixel and
  color by color
• Size is determined by the number of pixels and
  colors used to define the range

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Selecting Pixels

• Magic Wand tool allows the user to select a range
  of pixels with similar color
• A floating marquee indicates the area that is
  selected

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Limitations of Bitmaps

• When correcting bitmaps, you need to completely
  erase or paint over a mistake
• Bitmap images lose image quality when enlarged
• Resolution-dependent
• Resolution is the number of pixels in an image
  and its clarity and fineness of detail

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Vector Graphics

• Vector graphics use mathematical formulas to
  describe the image
• Provides more precise control when creating and
  editing the images
• Vector Graphics composed of anchor points and
  straight or curved line segments

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Advantages of Vector Graphics

• Vector objects do not lose image quality when
  enlarged
• Resolution-independent
• Will retain appearance

Vector remains crisp
Bitmap is jagged blurry
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The Elements of Fireworks interface
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Fireworks Editing Modes

• Fireworks knows whether you are creating or
  editing a vector object or a bitmap object based
  on the tool that is selected
• Tools are divided into clearly labeled sections

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Floating and Tabbed Panels

• Panels provide easy access to controls that help
  you edit objects or elements
• Each panel is draggable to allow you to customize
  arrangements
• By default, the panels are docked to the right
  side of the workspace
• To undock a panel, drag the panel gripper in the
  upper left corner of the panels title bar

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Fireworks Tool Panel

• Tools panel is divided into clearly labeled
  sections for easy tool selection
• Can display the tools panel by clicking Window
  menu and then Tools
• Small black triangle means that the tool is a
  part of a group of tools

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Fireworks Tools Panel
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Fireworks Tools Panel