InDesign CS

Instructor: Harold Driver

Harold has a knack for simplifying technical information and complex concepts so that you are able to quickly understand and apply his training. His engaging personality, and technical expertise have made him one of the top-rated computer trainers anywhere. You will come away well prepared to fully utilize today's up-to-the-minute computer technology to enhance your on-the-job effectiveness. Harold's expertise in software programs includes Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), FinalCut Pro, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, and Front Page 2002. His career has included corporate training in a variety of computer skills and applications; computer lab training; database projects; Web site design, development and management; television production; work as a graphic designer, trainer and consultant for television networks, including CBS, NBC, TBS, TV New Zealand, and ESPN, as well as many other local television stations throughout the United States and the world; and as a Professional Speaker with National Seminars for over six years.

 
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Course Outlines

Level 1

1.0 Overview Tour
     1.1 Starting a New Document
     1.2 Using Images
     1.3 Using Type

2.0 Setting Up InDesign Preferences
     2.1 Text & Composition
     2.2 Units & Increments
     2.3 Story Editor Display
     2.4 Palettes & Workspace

3.0 Working with Documents
     3.1 Document Sets

4.0 Toolbox Revealed
     4.1 Selection & Drawing Tools
     4.2 Manipulation Tools
     4.3 Formatting Tools
     4.4 Fills & Strokes
     4.5 View Tools

Level 2

1.0 Aligning Elements
     1.1 Page Layouts
     1.2 Guides & Grids
     1.3 Application Guides

2.0 Adding Type to a Document
     2.1 Frames & Placeholder Text
     2.2 Jump Lines
     2.3 Importing & Flowing Text

3.0 Formatting Typography
     3.1 Typography Control Palette
     3.2 Typography Control Palette Part II

4.0 Paragraphs
     4.1 Formatting Paragraphs
     4.2 Initial Caps or Drop Caps
     4.3 Additional Paragraph Options
     4.4 Story Palette

5.0 Cascading Style Sheets
     5.1 Creating a Style
     5.2 Style Issues

Level 3

1.0 OpenType & Glyphs
     1.1 OpenType Fonts Defined

2.0 Using Paths & Strokes
     2.1 Stroke Editor
     2.2 Compound Paths
     2.3 Pathfinder Palette

3.0 Colors
     3.1 Swatches Palette
     3.2 Pantones/Tints & Gradients

4.0 Importing Pictures
     4.1 Picture Formats
     4.2 Resolution
     4.3 Display Performance

Level 4

1.0 Color Management
     1.1 Color Settings

2.0 Clipping Paths
     2.1 Using Illustrator Files
     2.2 Text Wrapping
     2.3 In-Line Graphics

3.0 Text as a Graphical Element
     3.1 Text on a Path
     3.2 Pictures Inside Shapes

4.0 Effects Within InDesign CS
     4.1 Blending/Feather & Corner Effects

5.0 Master Pages
     5.1 Creating Master Pages
     5.2 Using Masters Pages

Level 5

1.0 Fun With Libraries
     1.1 Searching and Editing Libraries

2.0 Tables
     2.1 Creating Tables
     2.2 Editing Tables and Adding Styles
     2.3 Table Options and Image Tables

3.0 Books
     3.1 Creating Books

4.0 Table of Contents
     4.1 Creating a Table of Contents

5.0 Proofing
     5.1 Proofing Tools

6.0 Exporting Files
     6.1 GoLive and PDF's
     6.2 Interactivity

7.0 Pre-Press
     7.1 Preparing Documents for printing

8.0 Pre-Flight and Package
     8.1 Gathering the Elements

9.0 Printing
     9.1 Outputting the Document

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