April 11, 2003

Using FOTO with Fireworks MX : Pencil Sketch

In this tutorial, you will learn how to harness the power of one of the members of the new command set from Phireworx. Pencil Sketch is a powerful command, and is one of five of the members of FOTO. Read more [...]
March 9, 2003

Using FOTO with Fireworks MX : Monochrome

In this tutorial, you will learn how to harness the power of one of the members of the new command set from Phireworx. Monochrome is a powerful command, and is one of five of the members of FOTO. The "Monochrome" Command converts photographic images into CMYK duotone mode like images.It produces monochromatic RGB images simulating the CMYK duotone mode. The effect is created combining a default black ink to an user defined hue and is created on a separated layer, leaving intact the original image. Read more [...]
March 9, 2003

Using FOTO with Fireworks MX : Color Glow Pro

In this tutorial, you will learn how to harness the power of one of the members of the new command set from Phireworx. Color Glow Pro is a powerful command, and is one of five of the members of FOTO. Color Glow Pro, adds a complex series of filters and layer manipulations of the original image to give a powerful glow to the image. Not only do you have control of the degree of glow applied, but you can specify optional glow tinting for added effect. Read more [...]
February 15, 2003

New Command Set Due for Imminent Release

A New command set is due for release before the end of February from Phireworx.

November 24, 2002

Exciting new release coming soon

We are readying ourselves for an imminent release of an exciting new command set here at Phireworx.

November 23, 2002

Getting the most out of the Soft Glamour 2 Command for Fireworks MX

Professional photographers are used to applying a filter called “Soft focus” (also know as a “Glamour” effect) to enhance fashion and advertising photo shots. The soft focus effect, instead of degrading an image like a simple focus manipulation will do, upholds a sharp version of the subject adding a soft glowing version of it and enhancing, this way, the overall atmosphere. read more

November 10, 2002

Utility Set One command panel released for Fireworks MX

Utility Set One Released: Command Panel containing five mini commands for productivity enhancement, including text resizers and quick layer and object manipulation

November 10, 2002

Utility Set One command panel released for Fireworks MX

Utility Set One Released: Command Panel containing five mini commands for productivity enhancement, including text resizers and quick layer and object manipulation

August 4, 2002

Using Juno with Fireworks MX : Vortex Creator

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to effectively use the new Vortex Creator, part of the Juno command set from Phireworx. With Juno you have easy access to creating amazing effects that will bring any composition to life. Before launching straight into the tutorial, if you haven't yet purchased Juno, now is an excellent opportunity to do so. Setting up the Workspace 1 Create a new Fireworks document. Some of the commands produce quite large results, so set the canvas size to 800 x Read more [...]
July 29, 2002

Masking Effects in Fireworks MX

Create eye-catching collage effects with masking and layer-blending techniques. Italian artist Japi Honoo shares her trade secrets. In Fireworks MX, masking is used to create all sorts of useful and interesting visual effects. Any object—vector or bitmap—can be used to mask another. You can also design your own mask by starting with a clean slate and painting as you go with the many bitmap tools in Fireworks MX. With these masking and bitmap tools now more accessible than ever on the new Property Read more [...]