Preparing the destination image
The background or base image of a Photomontage is called the destination image. It is the image that all other parts of the Photomontage are added to. The destination image for our artwork is labeled Karl's_beach.tif.
- Load Fireworks MX and open the destination image, Karl's_beach.tif
- Choose File > Open. The Open dialog box pops up
- Browse to the Dreamcatcher folder and find the Karl's_beach.tif
- Click on the file to select it
- Click on the Open button to open the image in Fireworks
This is what the image should look like (though much larger, of course).
Because we want the flat looking part of the image on the right side we'll need to transform it. To make the transformation:
- Click on the Flip Horizontal button on the main toolbar (Windows only) or choose Modify > Transform > Flip Horizontal
You may do a Photomontage with dozens of image objects someday. Let's lay the groundwork for good working habits by creating and naming layers for the image objects. To begin:
- Open the Layers panel by clicking on its tab.
- Double click on the Background title bar to open the Layer Name dialog box.
- Type in the word "Beach"
- Press enter to accept the changes and close the Layer Name dialog box.
Next: Inside the Dome
- Overview
- Preparing the destination image
- Importing a dome
- Creating a vector patch
- Window demolition
- Snowgirl
- Putting it all together
- Last words