Adobe InDesign

With: Dan Doerner
Info: Jun 6-7 • Sat/Sun • 9:00am-4:00pm • 2 mtgs • UHM Sakamaki C104, Manoa MultiMedia Lab • $270
Event ID: L10197

Adobe InDesign CS4 combines extraordinary production power and creative freedom to take page design to a new level. This 2-day course introduces you to the fundamentals of InDesign`s tools, menus, panels, and more. Discover how to customize the workspace, preferences, and keyboard shortcuts. See how to produce superb typography and accurate page layouts for print or web.

Explore Import functions to incorporate text, images, and data from a variety of sources. Learn how to specify color and bleeds, for accurate prepress, and how to create press-ready files for print.

In keeping up-to-date, Adobe InDesign is adding features to improve interactive output as well as refine it`s brilliant print capabilities. Learn about great new CS4 features like Smart Guides, Smart Alignment and Spacing, Live Preflight; and since many projects these days need to be repurposed for digital delivery, Export to XFL and Page Transitions for creating interactive SWF and PDF documents like online magazines.

This workshop is ideal for graphic designers, art directors, and production artists. Gain practical knowledge, with hands-on projects in design and layout. Also features useful information for former QuarkXPress users.

Dan Doerner has a background in art, photography, film, and music. He is the digital technologist at RJ Muna Pictures, a top San Francisco photography and art studio. He has been working with Macs since 1987 and has completed hundreds of projects for ad agencies, design firms, publications, and multimedia producers. His artwork has been shown in exhibits, books, and magazines, and is currently online at http://dandoerner.com.

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Supported in part by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.