Fireworks CS5 New Features

compound shapes, Device Central, etc.

Analog Clock

Learn how to build an analogue clock like a pro in Adobe Fireworks.

Bokeh Effect

Effects with Advanced Stroke Options in Adobe Fireworks. Watch the video tutorial.

Vector Shield

This tutorial will show you how to create a vector shield in Adobe Fireworks.

Danger Sign

This tutorial will show you how to create a danger sign in Adobe Fireworks.

Recycling Logo

This tutorial will show you how to create a recycling logo in Adobe Fireworks.

IPhone like buttons

This tutorial will show you how to create iPhone like buttons in Adobe Fireworks.

Fireworks vs Photoshop

September 10 th, 2008

Fireworkszone

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Fireworks vs Photoshop More and more designers are now reflecting on Fireworks. After a first article in July from Digital_Web, a second one more recently Making Illustrator and Fireworks Fit it is now [Re]Encoded who tries to answer fundamental questions: what are Fireworks and Photoshp strenghts and weaknesses and at the end of the day which is best?

For their comparison they take into account 4 features:

Quick Modifications
Print Design
Web Design
Advanced Techniques

Read the whole article.

2 Responses

adampasz
10|Sep|2008 1

I’ve been using FW as my primary image editing program for years. When I do need to use PS, I often feel frustrated by some of its non-standard features, for example the lack of multiple undos. (Yes, I know there’s a history panel, but I like to just hit ctrl-z out of habit.) I think PS attempts to be all things to all people, while FW is a more focused app. I will be sad if Adobe ever decides to stop updating Fireworks.
Mark
10|Sep|2008 2

^ I’m in the same boat. I often prefer Fireworks’ intuitive nature over the complications of PS. Also, depending on your PS version, you may be able to use Ctrl+Shift+Z or Ctrl+Alt+Z to do successive undos.

BTW, this is Mark from [Re]Encoded… I appreciate the link