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Adobe InDesign CS4: introduction

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Class overview
		Page layout applications and the skills to use them were once relegated to graphics experts who charged a premium for their services. Today, almost anyone can create layouts using feature-rich applications such as Adobe InDesign CS4 to create documents with professional-quality layouts. This class steps you through simple layout creation, page enhancement and printing and web optimization. 22 Ratings » Read 12 reviews » Write a review

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What you'll learn

Understand the Adobe InDesign workspace and tools
Create a simple layout and master page, and quickly move around your document using navigation shortcuts
Enhance documents with appealing text formatting and graphics
Learn how to optimize your document for printing or web viewing

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Lessons

»	Lesson 1: Getting to know Adobe InDesign CS4

This lesson introduces you to page layout design software and the features of Adobe InDesign. You'll find out which types of projects you can create with this versatile application, and take a tour of the InDesign interface and work area.

Lesson 2: How to create a layout
Now that you know what you can accomplish with Adobe InDesign, it's time to jump in and create your first layout. The lesson also shows you how to create and use a master page and use formatting tools like a pro.

Lesson 3: Setting up a newsletter design
Formatting text and inserting graphics is a snap in Adobe InDesign. This lesson covers techniques for quickly adding text to a layout and enhancing a document with appealing text formatting and attractive graphics.

Lesson 4: Preparing your project for web or print
Although you create a document for web or print in much the same way, you need to know some fine points that set them apart from one another. In this lesson, you'll find out how to prepare a document for online viewing or to output to a printer.

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Instructor

Sean Dineen Instructor		» Sean Dineen 33 Ratings Since starting out with a part-time job in college (using Pagemaker 2.0 and the whiniest of black and white scanners), Sean Dineen has learned a thing or two about using scanners and designing business documents. Sean has more than 10 years of experience in content, design, and software development and has worked for rock stars as well as risk managers, creating everything from album covers to high-level online financial software tutorials. Currently a technical writer and editor working in New York City, he specializes in the design of documentation, help systems, and computer-based training. Sean has authored online courses on scanning, design for small business, and other related topics.
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Class reviews

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Nov 16, 2009