Adobe InDesign
In this four day hands-on immersive Adobe InDesign course, attendees will learn how to create stunning designs for print, all kinds of digital media, and PDF presentations. Participants will build their skills through lab exercises and instructor-led demonstrations so they can become more and more confident and proficient in creating documents for publication in both print and electronic mediums. The course includes mastering advanced techniques to help graphic artists design publications that will look polished and professional. Course taught by an expert Adobe Certified Instructor.
- Price: $2100.00
- Duration: 4 days
- Delivery Methods: Virtual
- DIR Discount: 55%
Why choose TOPTALENT?
- Get assistance every step of the way from our Texas-based team, ensuring your training experience is hassle-free and aligned with your goals.
- Access an expansive range of over 3,000 training courses with a strong focus on Information Technology, Business Applications, and Leadership Development.
- Have confidence in an exceptional 95% approval rating from our students, reflecting outstanding satisfaction with our course content, program support, and overall customer service.
- Benefit from being taught by Professionally Certified Instructors with expertise in their fields and a strong commitment to making sure you learn and succeed.
Application Overview
- In Design User Interface & Workspace
- Keyboard Shortcuts & Custom Menus
- Setting Preferences & Creating Custom Workspaces
- Working with Panels
- Viewing Guides
- Preflighting as you work
- Adding Text
- Working with Styles
- Working with Graphics
- Working with Objects
- Working with Object Styles
- Viewing the Document in Presentation Mode
Adobe Bridge
- File Management & Content Organization
Navigation
- Getting around and viewing documents
- Using the Navigator & Pages Panels
- Zooming In and Out
- Using the Hand Tool
- Navigation Shortcuts
Page Setup and Layout
- Document Setup & Presets using the Page Tool
- Creating Text & Using Open Type Fonts
- Placing, Manipulating & Editing Graphics
- Content Grabber
- Using Auto Fit
- Creating & Applying Master Pages
- Auto Page Numbering
- Importing and Threading Text
- Optical Kerning
- Adding & Using Colors
- Swatches & Gradients
- Creating a Color Set
- Exchanging Swatches with Suite Applications
- Applying Fills and Strokes to Frames and Type
- Formatting Type
- Bulleted Lists
- Text Wraps
- Creating & Applying Paragraph Styles, Character Styles and Object Styles
- Using the Story Editor
- Using Templates & Libraries
- Exchanging files between InDesign’s different versions
- Creating and saving Custom Document Settings
- Switching between open InDesign documents
- Working with Master Pages
- Applying Master Pages to Document Pages
- Rearranging and Deleting Document Pages
- Changing Page Sizes
- Adding Sections to Change Numbering
- Viewing Documents
Preparing for Handoff to a Service Provider
- Preflighting Profiles & Packaging Files
- Document Fonts Previewing
- Separations &Transparency
- Printing and Exporting
Layers
- Using Layers in In Design publications
Creating Acrobat PDF Files
- PDF Presets
- Creating Documents for Print & Online
- PDF Export
Creating & Editing Tables
- Creating and Importing Word Tables & Formatting Tables
- Using Table & Cell Styles
- Converting Text to a Table
- Changing Rows and Columns
- Adding Graphic to Table Cells
- Creating a Header Row
Object Alignment and Applying Transparency & Effects
- Aligning & Distributing Objects
- Effects using Transparency
- Blending Modes; Drop Shadows, Bevels and Glows
- Feathered Objects Applied Independently to Objects
- Fills, Text and Strokes
- Live Corner Effects
Typography and Shapes
- Formatting text Inside a Shape
- Using Text Inset Spacing
- Using Type on a Path
- Stroke Styles
Combining Images & Type
- Outlined Type & Placing Images in Text
- Transforming Text & Effects
- Adjusting Vertical Spacing
- Working with Fonts, Type, Styles and Glyphs
- Fine-tuning Columns
- Changing Paragraph Alignment
- Creating a Drop Cap
- Adjusting Letter and Word Spacing
- Adjusting Line Breaks
- Setting Tabs
- Paragraph Shading
- Adding a Rule above a Paragraph
Working with Color
- Managing Color
- Defining Printing Requirements
- Creating and Applying Colors
- Working with Gradients
- Creating a Tint
- Creating a Spot Color
- Applying Colors to Text and Objects
- Using Advanced Gradient Techniques
Importing and Modifying Graphics
- Adding Graphics from Other Programs
- Comparing Vector & Bitmap Graphics
- Managing Links to Imported Files
- Updating Revised Graphics
- Adjusting Display Quality
- Working with Clipping Paths
- Working with Alpha Channels
- Importing Native Adobe Graphic Files
- Using an InDesign Library to Manage Objects
- Using Adobe Bridge to Import Graphics
Advanced Text Formatting
- Using Find/Change to Cleanup Text
- Creating Nested Styles & Cross References
- Creating a Table of Contents & Using Tab Alignment
- Using Next Style & Smart Text Reflow
- Using Conditional Text & GREP
- Balancing, Spanning & Splitting Text Columns
- Live Captions
- Finding and Changing a Different Font
- Using the Story Editor
- Tracking Changes
Drawing in InDesign
- Working with Pen, Pencil & Smoothing Tools
- Pathfinder & Compound Paths
- Converting Shapes
- Editing Illustrator Artwork in InDesign
- Working with Layered Photoshop Files
Automation & Interactivity
- Using Scripts to Automate Tasks or Enhance InDesign Functions.
- Using Data Merge
- Multi-image Placement via Dynamic Grid
- Gap Tool
- Adding Animation
- States, Rollover Buttons & Video to InDesign Layouts
- Creating Interactive PDFs & SWF Files for Online Distribution
- eBook Publishing
- Application Overview
- Adobe Bridge
- Navigation
- Page Setup and Layout
- Preparing for Handoff to a Service Provider
- Layers
- Creating Acrobat PDF Files
- Creating & Editing Tables
- Object Alignment and Applying Transparency & Effects
- Typography and Shapes
- Combining Images & Type
- Working with Color
- Importing and Modifying Graphics
- Advanced Text Formatting
- Drawing in InDesign
- Automation & Interactivity
Question: What if I have to reschedule my class due to conflict?
Answer: Ten (10) business days’ notice is required to reschedule a class with no additional fees. Notify TOPTALENT LEARNING as soon as possible at 469-721-6100 or by written notification to info@toptalentlearning.com to avoid rescheduling penalties.
Question: How do I enroll for this class?
Answer: Please contact our team at 469-721-6100; we will gladly guide you through the online purchasing process.
Question: What happens once I purchase a class?
Answer: You will receive a receipt and an enrollment confirmation sent to the email you submitted at purchase. Your enrollment email will have instructions on how to access the class. Any additional questions our team is here to support you. Please call us at 469-721-6100.
Question: What is your late policy?
Answer: If a student is 15 minutes late, they risk losing their seat to a standby student. If a student is 30 minutes late or more, they will need to reschedule. A no-show fee will apply. Retakes are enrolled on a stand-by basis. The student must supply previously issued courseware. Additional fees may apply.
Question: What happens when I finish my class?
Answer: You will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ once you complete the class. If you purchased an exam voucher for the class, a team member from TOPTALENT LEARNING will reach out to discuss your readiness for the voucher and make arrangements to send it.