InDesign CS2

Platform: Mac

Description

Adobe^® InDesign^® CS2 software delivers faster production workflows and a more fluid creative environment for page layout and design. Our tutorial series will have you off and running with this powerful application.

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A. Workspace Overview

		Key #	Length
1.	Understanding the workspace	17759	1:28
2.	Creating a new document	17760	1:22
3.	Using palettes	17761	2:40
4.	Using rulers and guides	17762	1:10
5.	Using grids	17763	0:44
6.	Changing page numbers	17764	0:39

B. Using Tools

		Key #	Length
1.	Using the Selection tool	17765	1:24
2.	Using the Direct Selection tool	17766	1:00
3.	Using the Pen tool pt. 1	17767	1:43
4.	Using the Pen tool pt. 2	17768	2:47
5.	Using the Type tool	17769	0:53
6.	Drawing with the Pencil tool	17770	1:22
7.	Creating lines with the Line tool	17771	0:42
8.	Using the Frame tools	17772	1:48
9.	Using the Shape tools	17773	1:36
10.	Rotating objects	17774	1:11
11.	Scaling objects	17775	1:11
12.	Shearing objects	17776	0:52
13.	Using the Free Transform tool	17777	0:57
14.	Using the Eyedropper tool	17778	0:51
15.	Using the Gradient tool	17779	1:13
16.	Using the Button tool	17780	1:09
17.	Using the Scissors tool	17781	0:52
18.	Using the Hand tool	17782	0:28
19.	Using the Zoom tool	17783	0:58
20.	Working in normal and preview modes	17784	0:52

C. Working with Layouts

		Key #	Length
1.	Designing a page quickly	17785	1:10
2.	Creating page numbers	17786	1:33
3.	Creating a color background on your page	17787	0:55
4.	Changing page numbers with the Pages palette	17788	1:15
5.	Placing objects on master pages	17789	3:43
6.	Aligning and distributing objects	17790	1:35
7.	Locking the position of objects	17791	0:45
8.	Understanding layers	17792	1:51

D. Working with Objects

		Key #	Length
1.	Converting shapes	17793	1:04
2.	Compounding paths	17794	0:46
3.	Working with object styles	17795	1:11
4.	Arranging objects	17796	1:18
5.	Stepping and repeating	17797	0:39
6.	Creating drop shadows	17798	1:48
7.	Applying rounded corners to images	17799	0:44

E. Working with Text

		Key #	Length
1.	Changing text properties	17800	0:54
2.	Changing the leading of type	17801	0:34
3.	Understanding kerning	17802	0:42
4.	Understanding tracking	17803	0:41
5.	Modifying paragraph properties	17804	1:23
6.	Linking text frames together	17805	1:37
7.	Using the story editor	17806	0:53
8.	Changing Text Frame options	17807	1:23
9.	Auto flowing a story into columns	17808	1:12
10.	Wrapping text	17809	1:41
11.	Typing text on a path	17810	1:23
12.	Creating a table	17811	1:15
13.	Creating bullets and other characters	17812	1:00
14.	Changing type with character styles	17813	1:20
15.	Loading fonts into InDesign	17814	1:09
16.	Placing an Excel spreadsheet into InDesign	17815	0:39
17.	Checking spelling	17816	1:17
18.	Finding and replacing words	17817	0:40

F. Working with Images

		Key #	Length
1.	Placing images on the page	17818	1:19
2.	Cropping and resizing images	17819	2:16
3.	Understanding linked images	17820	1:19
4.	Applying a clipping path to an image	17821	1:25
5.	Feathering edges	17822	0:56
6.	Changing the transparency of objects	17823	0:55
7.	Copying and pasting from Adobe Illustrator	17824	0:45
8.	Bleeding images	17825	0:57
9.	Placing a photo inside text	17826	0:46

G. Working with Color

		Key #	Length
1.	Understanding color usage	17827	1:30
2.	Modifying fill and stroke pt. 1	17828	1:41
3.	Modifying fill and stroke pt. 2	17829	1:58
4.	Creating a new color swatch	17830	1:47
5.	Selecting a Pantone spot color from a library	17831	1:30
6.	Creating a gradient	17832	2:13