Design Center Tutorial
Creating crystals with Fireworks
Thierry Lorey
Table of Contents
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create realistic 3D crystals using simple techniques and built-in filters in Adobe® Fireworks® CS3. You’ll learn how to use the Inner Bevel, Inner Glow, Brightness/Contrast and Hue/Saturation filters to create crystals as beautiful as those found in nature. Inner Bevel helps give the crystals a 3D appearance, Inner Glow gives the impression that the crystals are glowing, and Brightness/Contrast and Hue/Saturation give the final touch.
To complete this tutorial you will need to install the following software and files:
Fireworks
Prerequisite knowledge:
Knowledge of and experience using Fireworks.
About the author
Thierry Lorey is full-time webmaster for Fireworks Zone, one of the best resources around for Fireworks enthusiasts. He's a member of the Adobe Fireworks Advisory Forum and also writes tutorials for Community MX. He lives in St Jean de Braye, France.
Fireworks Zone and its partners offer professional services in design (logos, business, cards, banners, icons, and digital art) and Flash and Flex development, including custom Fireworks extensions.
