[tut] Reflection/web2.0 in fireworks[fireworks]
My second tut of the night, ok this focuses on alot more screenshots, as I cba with text ;))
Create new
doc with below info.
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3491/49677557vv9.jpg
Type your favorite text with the below info, including
text formatting.
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9500/31733997xa0.jpg
Use the below
aligning info. make sure "
To Canvas" is selected
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/695/55819480zv7.jpg
Use the below
gradients of your favorite choice, best to choose light blue/blue etc, eg red, light red or pink or w.e
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/4845/14877852kd3.jpg
Use the below
INNER SHADOW stats
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5200/23617760zv0.jpg
Use the below
GLOW effects to create a solid "tube" around your text.
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1685/60697484xb8.jpg
Use the below
DROP SHADOW to create a black aura around your glow. Now at this we have an *awesome* looking web 2.0 graphic.. Personally I like to leave it there, but sometimes you have to go that step farther, now you should probably head over to photoshop, as I will warn you this isn't going to look amazing in fireworks.. but heregoes
note: this is still in fireworks but possible to follow these instructions using photoshop
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3816/29610737mu2.jpg
Select your text and hit
CTRL+C, then Click
Modify ->
Transform ->
Vertical Flip as shown below!
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3429/32067510xh2.jpg
Move your duplicate text down so the top is aligned with the bottom of your original text. Now click
Commands ->
Creative ->
Fade Image
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Choose the highlighted option for your "
Fade Image".
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4029/10fa9.jpg
The result.. is a not amazing piece of work.. but it looks not too bad.
Remember this isn't photo shop if you want web 2.0, photo shops yourr program.. but we all should show some adaptability.
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/4229/11hu2.jpg
Thanks for reading my SECOND tut of the night (depending where you are)I hope this was usefull to you.
TOMORROW: Web 2.0 BADGE tutorial!!!!!!