Macromedia FreeHand MX - Intermediate One Day uk training course

Macromedia FreeHand MX - Intermediate Training Course— Bespoke

Macromedia FreeHand MX is one of the most versatile drawing tools available, whatever your intended output. Whether you want to create striking illustrations, logos, brochures, web-graphics, book jackets or even packaging artwork, Freehand is one of the best tools for getting the job done quickly and professionally.

In this one day intermediate course, we take you from your basic knowledge of FreeHand MX to a more advanced understanding of the application. You'll be shown how to work with complex drawing, editing and type manipulation tools, how to transform and distort, implement gradients and blends and create animation sequences so that the artwork you produce is of stunning professional quality. We also show you how to "multi-publish", so that your artwork can be re-purposed for PDF, HTML or even Flash.

By the end of this course you'll be an accomplished Macromedia FreeHand MX user, able to maximise the potential offered by this powerful and versatile software to create artwork of the highest quality, for print or on-screen use.

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Macromedia FreeHand MX - Intermediate Training Course Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.

Advanced drawing
-Symbols and instances
-Brushes
-Xtra Drawing Tools
-Drawing arcs and spirals
-Joining open paths to form a closed path
-Drawing with the Graphic Hose
-Expanded paths
-Using Variable Stroke and Calligraphic Pen
-Using the expand stroke operation
-Removing overlaps in paths
-Using the inset path operation

Advanced editing
-Splitting, intertwining and duplicating paths
-Using the Move command
-ALT Drag and the Duplicate command
-Aligning and distributing objects
-Using objects as guides
-Path combining operations
-Cropping
-Using the Transparency operation
-Aligning objects
-Find and replace graphics

Advanced type
-Text effects
-Using the text editor
-Importing and linking text boxes
-Text labels
-Multi-column text blocks

Transforming and distorting
-Scaling
-Using the Rotate, Reflect, Roughen and Fisheye Lens tools
-Skewing
-Using the Add Points operation
-Distorting Paths with the Envelope Toolbar
-Creating a custom Envelope
-Rotating objects in three dimensions
-The Perspective Grid

Gradients and Blends
-Gradients and blends
-The Smudge tool
-Creating soft drop shadows and glow

Compound paths
-Composites with overlapping and non-overlapping objects
-Cutting holes in paths
-Creating Type Composites

Clipping paths
-Masking to create a crop effect
-Masking to create transparency
-Creating a clipping path
-Editing the contents of a clipping path

Multi-page elements
-Multi-page elements
-Working with Master Pages
-Specifying custom page sizes
-Duplicating pages
-The Edit Guides command
-Using text, graphic elements and layers

Colours
-Using colours from imported images
-Colour models

Animation
-Building sequences
-Using extra operations
-Releasing the blends to layers
-Assigning the Flash actions
-Using the Controller
-Exporting the animation

Navigation
-Adding names and notes to objects

Exporting from Freehand MX
-Exporting to PDF or HTML files
-Creating Flash files
-Multi-publishing

Customizing the environment
-Customizing shortcuts
-Customizing toolbars
-Setting document and object preferences

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Below you'll find an up-to-date list of related scheduled Macromedia FreeHand MX training courses in London or throughout the UK offered by XChange Training. Just click on a link to view dates and course details for your desired location:

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Advantages of learning Macromedia FreeHand MX with XChangeTraining

-Our Macromedia Freehand MX trainers are experienced design professionals with excellent knowledge of all aspects of graphic design from creating artwork to guaranteeing successful output.
-It's bespoke and solutions based: before you come to XChange Training we agree the course content with you based on your needs.
-We take the time to work specifically on any files you bring along to the course, ensuring that you see benefits to your workflow immediately.
-XChange training focuses on real tasks that reflect how the software is used in professional situations.
-On-site and off-site training is available for the whole UK.
-Free email support service for 3 months after course.
-We get consistently good feedback from our clients.
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Training Pricing

On-site course pricing
Prices include a set of course notes per trainee, 3 months telephone and/or e-mail support service after the course and all refreshments including a light lunch if held at the training centre.

For training courses outside of London a standard return train fare and/or taxi fare may be applicable.

Training centre pricing
Pricing for training at the Britton Street facility:
1 person £429 for a 1 day course*
2 people £529 for a 1 day course*
3 people £629 for a 1 day course
4 people £729 for a 1 day course
5 people £829 for a 1 day course
6 people £929 for a 1 day course
All prices subject to VAT

Training Centre address
17-18 Britton Street,
Clerkenwell, London
EC1M 5NQ

Tel: 0845 363 1130
Email: info@xchangetraining.co.uk

* For courses held outside of London for less than 3 trainees, there is an additional charge of £75, plus a standard return train fare and/or taxi fare may be applicable.

Training Booking
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