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InDesign Training Program We are currently offering InDesign traininig program that covers from basic to advance level learning. The courses are divided into three segmenets: 1. InDesing CS4 Beginner 2. InDesing CS4 Intermediate

InDesign CS4 Intermediate Training

(Intermediate)

1. Introduction
2. Shortcuts You Have to Know
Reviewing Control panel shortcuts Managing panels Letting InDesign do the math Using Selection tool clicks Using Quick Apply shortcuts Setting up context shortcuts
3. Grids, Guides, and Columns
Using column guides Formatting and positioning guides Setting first baseline options Using the Document grid Setting bleeds Using slugs
4. Layout Techniques
Shuffling pages (or not) Scaling objects to a specific size Aligning objects to a page Using advanced libraries Using advanced anchored objects Setting non-printing objects Creating notes Using Data Merge Creating templates
5. Images, Paths, and Effects
Creating polygons and starbursts Setting custom stroke styles Using advanced effects Making masks in InDesign Integrating InDesign and Illustrator Setting compound paths Using advanced clipping paths Using advanced image transparency
6. Text and Typography
Using advanced text formatting Using other languages Setting advanced paragraph numbering Using GREP to find/change Managing glyphs Finding and changing glyphs Adding footnotes Creating outlines Setting conditional text Creating cross-references
7. Text Styles
Advanced text importing Using Apply Next Style Advanced text styling Setting load styles Linking to text files on disk Understanding GREP styles
8. Long Documents
Building a multi-document book Setting page numbering across books Setting chapter numbering Using the Section Marker feature Creating "Continued On..." numbers Synchronizing documents in a book Creating a table of contents Indexing documents Generating an index Printing or exporting a book
9. Interactive Documents
Creating hyperlinks Setting bookmarks Creating buttons Making movies Creating sounds Setting page transitions
10. Color Techniques
Setting up swatch and style defaults Using mixed ink colors Working with duotones Overprinting Ink aliasing Using the Kuler panel
11. Color Management
Creating the transparency blend space Understanding InDesign color settings Assign Profile and Convert to Profile Working with RGB images Working with CMYK images Soft-proofing Managing color at print time Managing color in a PDF export
12. Exporting
Embedding preflight profiles Using the Transparency Flattener preview Reviewing Transparency Flattener settings Setting print presets Setting PDF presets Exporting to XHTML Exporting to SWF Exporting to XFL
13. XML
Understanding XML and InDesign Structuring InDesign content Importing XML Exporting to XML
14. Conclusion

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If you are interested to register for this or other courses, please contact our training department at training@consultamerica.net

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