Macromedia FreeHand MX - Introduction One Day uk training course

Macromedia FreeHand MX - Introduction 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 beginners’ course, we cover all the key aspects of FreeHand MX you'll require to produce professional looking vector artwork. The course focusses on the production of various types of artwork and page elements, including logos and other graphic devices, multi-page documents, formated text, custom colours and imported raster images.

By the end of this course you'll be able to use Macromedia FreeHand MX for the production of striking artwork and will be confident as you begin to explore FreeHand MX's more complex features.

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Macromedia FreeHand MX - Introduction 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.

Introduction to FreeHand MX
-Vector vs. Raster/Bitmap graphics
-FreeHand MX output destinations: print, web, other...
-FreeHand MX interface and workspace
-Using of Toolbars and palettes
-Customising the workspace
-Creating and saving a document
-Page rulers and guides
-The status bar

Creating basic shapes
-Shape creation tools
-Filling and Stroking basic shapes
-Using the object inspectors to get and change attributes
-Using the different selection tools
-Drawing freehand shapes with with brushes

Colours
-Colour modes and colour management
-Colour mixer and swatches
-Adding & deleting colours to a colour list
-Use of Pantone and Spot Colours
-Applying a gradient to an object
-Creating tints

Transforming, Duplicating and Aligning
-Transforming and duplicating objects manually
-Move panel
-Rotate panel
-Scale panel
-Skew panel
-Aligning and distributing objects

Text
-Inserting, importing and editing text
-Character formatting
-Paragraph formatting
-Working with outlines
-Type on a path
-Style Sheets

Beziers and use of the bezier pen tool
-Drawing bezier lines
-Drawing bezier curves
-Creating and transforming corners
-Filling and stroking bezier art
-Adding and removing anchor points

More advanced techniques
-Blending objects
-Distorting
-The envelope tool
-Contour gradients
-3D effects with the Extrude tool
-Using Symbols for improved effiecency
-Master Pages
-Applying Multiple attributes to an object
-Using the Connector Line and Styles tool

Layers in Freehand MX
-Layering artwork for manageability
-Using layers to create comps

Freehand Preferences and Productivity
-Setting preferences for documents and applications
-Customising shortcuts
-New anti-aliased views

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Advantages of learning Macromedia FreeHand MX with XChangeTraining

-Our Macromedia Flash MX trainers are experienced design professionals with excellent knowledge off 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.

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