Russell Viers is an Adobe Certified Instructor in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator who specializes in print production. He has been an ambassador for InDesign since its release in 1999. A professional trainer since 1997, Russell has traveled the globe training newspaper and magazine professionals on their software programs. Russell is also a frequent speaker at events, as well as a freelance designer and expert on publishing workflow analysis.
The chapters begin with an overview of the InDesign interface including a look at the available menus and shortcuts, then examine the basics to building documents using InDesign. You'll learn all the necessary steps to working with graphics and type and how to create and apply styles. You'll also learn step by step how to convert a Quark document into an InDesign one and some advanced techniques to enhance that same document using InDesign. The chapters wrap with an in-depth look at some of InDesign's most popular features including the secrets to using libraries and snippets and how to use transparency correctly to create impressive documents.
Running Time: 5.8 Hrs, DVDs
Project Files: Included
Highlights
Learn how easy it is to build a document in InDesign and how much more flexible the program is than QuarkXPress.
Discover the robust styles InDesign offers that can save you time with your document creation
Find out how to use Adobe Bridge in tandem with InDesign to work faster
Learn all about Snippets and Libraries
Understand the flattening process when working with transparency effects
Learn cool techniques to use when working with anchored objects.
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Presenter: Russell Viers
Russell Viers joined Adobe Systems in 2000 and is currently a Senior Systems Engineer working with all of the Creative Suite Products, including InDesign and InCopy. He consults with creative professional customers regarding their publishing workflows and helps ensure a smooth transition to InDesign and the Creative Suite. Before joining Adobe, Adam spent several years in the graphic design industry in a variety of design, production, and project management roles. His experience includes newspaper, book, Web, and multimedia publishing. He also founded one of the first Adobe Certified Training programs in the US.
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