InDesign Advanced March 17, 2011

Adobe InDesign Advanced CS5
Adobe InDesign CS5 software speaks the language of professional designers, delivering unparalleled creative freedom, productivity, and precision for designing superb pages. It works seamlessly with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, providing a single integrated design environment that doesn't interrupt your creative process
This 2-day course provides a thorough overview of the interface, the tools, the features, and the production tips for page layout and design using InDesign. The course is an ideal combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice.
Student Materials:
Each participant will receive a copy of Real World Adobe InDesign CS5
Presentation Method:
Course lectures are presented by Adobe Certified Instructors. Class size is limited to six, and a variety of interactive techniques and in-class exercises encourage participant learning.
Course Outline:
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
WORKING WITH TRANSPARENCY
Importing and colorizing a grayscale image | Applying transparency settings | Adjusting transparency settings for EPS images | Adding transparency effects | Importing and adjusting Illustrator files that use transparency | Applying transparency settings to text | Working with effects
CREATING RICH INTERACTIVE DOCUMENTS
Setting up an online document | Adding buttons, page transitions, and hyperlinks | Exporting as Flash Player (SWF) | Exporting as Adobe PDF (Interactive) | Converting a print document for online use | Adding advanced interactivity, animation, and video
COLOR MANAGEMENT
The need for color management | Synchronizing color settings in Adobe Bridge | Specifying color settings in InDesign | Displaying images at full resolution | Proofing colors onscreen
OUTPUT AND EXPORTING
Preflighting files | Packaging files | Creating an Adobe PDF proof | Previewing separations | Previewing how transparency effects will be flattened | Previewing the page | Printing a laser or inkjet proof | Using the Ink Manager
WORKING WITH LONG DOCUMENTS
Creating a running footer | Adding a footnote | Adding a cross-reference | Synchronizing a book | Generating a table of contents | Indexing a book
ADVANCED PATH TECHNOLOGY
Building complex paths | Paths built in Photoshop | Paths built in Illustrator | Frame groups within a graphic frame
AUTOMATION
Using scripts | Data merge | Script label
XML
Importing XML tags | Apply XML tags | Map styles and tags | Use the Structure pane | Import XML | Export XML | Snippets