Indesign Training Videos - Tutorials

Author: Nigel French | Running Time: 5.75 hours | Training Level : Intermediate

InDesign's functionality allows for handling multi-page documents, but even advanced users may not have mastered all the time-saving features available to streamline their processes. InDesign CS3 Long Documents focuses on workflow automation and how to complement these workflows with other applications. Instructor Nigel French also demonstrates several scripts and plug-ins that can enhance InDesign's capabilities. Familiarity with InDesign CS3 is recommended. Exercise files accompany the course.

Author: Deke McClelland | Running Time: 5.5 hours | Training Level : Intermediate

Like other page layout applications, InDesign allows users to control the appearance of every element on a page. It helps format elements with style sheets, which collect formatting attributes for easy replication. But that's where the similarities end. InDesign CS3 One-on-One: Style Sheets demonstrates why InDesign's style sheets are far more powerful than anything found in any other page layout program. Pioneering electronic publisher and author Deke McClelland goes to the heart of InDesign's style sheets, and discusses how they define and guide just about every other program feature. He covers how to format words, paragraphs, whole frames, objects, tables, and even entire stories with a single click. Once users come to terms with style sheets, they can make InDesign work to its fullest. Exercise files accompany the course.

Author: David Blatner | Running Time: 9.75 Hours | Training Level : Intermediate

Instructor David Blatner teaches the intricacies of creating, editing, and publishing professional layouts with InDesign CS3, from setting preferences to employing advanced typography and transparency effects. InDesign CS3 Beyond the Basics covers each step in the publishing process, and explores such topics as structuring InDesign content to use XML; setting up preferences for composition, type, and units of measure; avoiding problems with transparency, managing and producing long documents; and exporting files for print. Exercise files accompany the course.

Author: Adam Pratt | Running Time: 7.5 hours | Training Level : Beginner

This Adobe InDesign CS3 Training Video will give your the technical expertise and creative skills to create great looking page layouts. In Part 1 these tutorials show you how to navigate the new Adobe InDesign CS3 interface as well as all the paragraph, text, and character options available. In Part 2 you'll learn how to insert Photoshop, Illustrator and PDF files into your work and how to create and transform shapes and effects. Plus, you'll learn necessary skills for using color, working with layers, and preparing your designs for final output. This InDesign CS3 tutorial is presented in HD quality video and is available via the online subscription service.

Author: Russell Viers | Running Time: 5.8 hours | Training Level : Beginner

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.

Author: Nigel French | Running Time: 6.5 hours | Training Level : Beginner

A successful layout starts with the smart use of typography. InDesign CS3 Professional Typography begins with the basics by working with text manually and understanding character formatting, then progresses through the more advanced features of InDesign CS3, such as setting up and applying paragraph and character styles, using OpenType fonts, and understanding how kerning, tracking, and leading affect readability. InDesign CS3 Professional Typography also covers the advanced implementation of nested styles and sequential styles, finessing such typographic details as ellipses, apostrophes, and fractions, using baseline grids, and applying special effects to your type. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

Author: Taz Tally | Running Time: 7 hours | Training Level : Beginner

In InDesign CS3 Prepress Essentials , instructor Taz Tally covers each step of the prepress process, from proper document planning and construction to making the right choices for output settings. He teaches all the details in between, including choosing the right typefaces and fonts, working with graphics and colors, and much more. Using practical examples, Taz takes viewers from concept to printer-ready InDesign and PDF files. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

Author: Anne Marie Concepcion | Running Time: 8 hours | Training Level : Intermediate

While InCopy CS3 and InDesign CS3 are both strong applications on their own, their true power shines when they are used together to create smooth and comprehensive systems for print content management, editing, and layout. In InCopy CS3 + InDesign CS3 Integration , instructor Anne-Marie Concepcion teaches users how to take advantage of both applications to collaborate effectively with others on a publication team. She also covers the essentials of creating and editing content, streamlining workflow, and optimizing each application's features. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

Author: David Blatner | Running Time: 9 hours | Training Level : Beginner

Designed for new and experienced InDesign users, as well as those who are migrating from other layout applications, InDesign CS3 Training Essentials covers all the bases. From exploring each of its tools in depth to teaching layout principles and techniques, instructor David Blatner covers everything needed to use InDesign productively. He demystifies InDesign's powerful features, including converting QuarkXPress files, formatting characters and paragraphs, setting up style sheets for better productivity, and much more. Exercise files accompany the tutorial.