InDesign Tutorials

We’ll begin this process by learning how to quickly create files for our book using a document template. From there, we’ll break down what an InDesign book file is, looking at both book page numbering as well as synchronization. Next, we’ll shift our attention to several features that can be implemented across our book file that will really add to our long document. We’ll learn how to create a table of contents, footnotes and endnotes, as well as an index for our book. To wrap things up, we will explore some of the batch processing options available to us when we are ready to output our book file. After completing this InDesign tutorial, you will have expanded your knowledge of InDesign so that you can work on larger, more complex projects and do it more efficiently.

With the emergence of the eBook and ePub file format, building interactivity into layouts has become quite popular. So we will get started with this tutorial, and explore first the features of InDesign that are exclusive to creating interactive PDFs. We’ll learn about things like bookmarks, hyperlinks and buttons. In addition, we will also learn how to add both audio and video files to our layouts. From here we will begin exploring features that are exclusive to output for Adobe Flash. We will learn about things like multi-state objects as well as how we can create animation right inside of InDesign. After completing this InDesign tutorial, you will be familiar with both the tools and workflows needed to begin building interactivity into your own InDesign projects.

It can safely be said that InDesign has established a firm grasp on the graphics Industry, excelling with ease in the area of print design. However, in this day and age of the ebook and other electronic publications, InDesign has truly helped pave the way. In this course, we will begin at square one and get you up and running quickly. We will explore the interface together and learn how InDesign sees various types of files, text and graphics. Once we have the basics down, we will begin to harness the power of InDesign by learning about things like styles, color management and print preparation. After completing this course, you will have built a solid foundation of knowledge using this industry leading layout application.

We will start off by learning how we can generate vector based graphics, right inside of InDesign. We will then take a look at how we can bring assets that were generated in other applications into InDesign for use in our layouts. After that, we will learn things like how we can create and format text, how to quickly manage the pages in our document, and finally we will learn how we can add some basic interactivity to our InDesign layout. To wrap this project up, we will learn how to save work and collect all related assets so they can be passed to another individual.

We will get started by learning how to quickly create grids of frames for use in our layout. Next we will discuss some strategies for placing multiple images into the layout and learn how we can control the spacing between those images. From here we will think a bit outside the box and learn about some unexpected ways we can both modify and create frames. Next, we will shift our attention to text frames and learn how to control the flow of text as well as some of the advanced text wrap options. We will wrap things up by learning about live corner effects as well as how we can quickly apply frame attributes to multiple frames.

We will get started by learning what an anchored object is and why they are useful. From there we will learn about each of the three types of anchored objects. These are inline, above line and custom positioned anchored objects. Once we understand how to use each of these types of anchored objects we will begin learning how to incorporate both object styles and paragraph styles into an anchored object workflow. Along the way, we will also learn some techniques that will save us time when working with anchored objects. For example how to setup a keyboard shortcut to insert empty inline anchored object frames as well as how to work with custom positioned anchored objects and text wraps. One thing to keep in mind is that these lessons are going to be geared toward viewers who have already completed our Introduction to Paragraph and Character Styles course as well as our Introduction to Object Styles course.

We'll get started by learning what a grid is and why it's important to layout based designs. From there we'll break down a grid into it's basic components and learn what each one does. Next we'll begin learning about the four basic types of grid and what type of project they are best suited for. We'll wrap things up by learning how and why it is sometimes best to compound one grid inside another.

We'll get started by learning how to setup a new document for our layout in InDesign. As part of the process of preparing our document we'll learn about things like master pages as well as columns, margins and guides. Next we'll break down how InDesign creates and works with objects that are both text and image based. We'll not only learn how to bring in text from files generated in Microsoft Word but we'll also learn how to streamline the formatting of this text using a paragraph style. To wrap things up we'll learn how to package and exporting our files.

We'll get started by learning how the basic selection tool can be used not only to move objects but to resize, scale, and rotate them as well. Next we'll learn about a number of other, more specialized tools that InDesign includes for transforming objects. From there we'll learn how to fully utilize the transform panel as well as a variety of ways we can duplicate objects. During this course we will learn to view transformations as actions that can be repeated singularly or in a sequence. We'll also learn how to transform and fit images within their frames. To wrap things up, we'll learn how to apply effects to the corners of our objects as well as to the various levels within an object. After completing this course you should have all the knowledge you need to transform any object within InDesign.

We'll begin this process by learning what an object style is then move on to some basic functionality including creating, applying, and editing our styles. Once we have a good understanding of object style basics, we'll focus on more advanced functionality such as integration of paragraph styles into object styles & creating parent child relationships between object styles. We'll wrap things up by learning how to apply effects to the different parts of an object using an object style. A word of caution though. It is highly recommended that you have a already completed our Introduction to Paragraph Styles and Character Styles course before working through this one. After completing these lessons, you'll have a good understanding of how to add object styles into your workflow to quickly and efficiently control the formatting of both text and graphic based objects.

We'll begin this process by learning exactly what table and cell styles are as well as where we can manage them. Next, we'll begin recreating a table using a workflow that considers both type of styles. First, we'll create a table style that controls table specific attributes. Then we'll focus on creating individual cell styles that control the attributes of various cells within the table. Along the way, we'll learn more advanced workflows such as calling a paragraph style through a cell style and creating parent/child relationships through our styles. A word of warning, it is highly recommended that you have a good grasp over paragraph styles, character styles and table creation basics before going through this course. After finishing these lessons, you'll have a good grasp over a workflow that integrates both table and cell styles and makes creating multiple tables a snap.

We'll begin by breaking down the structure of a table and learning how to navigate and select it's different parts. Next we'll learn how to create a table both from scratch as well as from data created in Microsoft word or excel. From there we'll learn about headers and footers then move on to the different types of content we can place into a table. We'll wrap things up by learning how to edit the structure of a table and how to control both the stroke and fill attributes for various parts of the table. After going through this course, you'll have a good understanding of how to build and customize tables in InDesign.

We'll begin the process by learning the best way to setup our file and organize individual page into spreads. While doing this we'll learn how to incorporate multiple page sizes into the same InDesign document. Next, we'll build a framework to hang our content on in the form of a modular grid. From there we'll learn how to bring in and work with both image and text content for our layout. In order to make managing our text easier, we'll learn how to create both character and paragraph styles. To wrap things up we'll learn how to export a .PDF and package all related files into one singular location.

We'll begin by learning what a paragraph style is and why it's important that we integrate them into our workflows. Next, we'll learn paragraph style basics, including creating, applying, organizing, editing, redefining and deleting our styles. We'll also learn some of the more advanced usages of paragraph styles including applying sequential styles and creating parent child relationships between styles. After wrapping up with paragraph styles, we'll move on to character styles and learn how to use them. Once we understand the difference between the two types of styles, we'll learn how to harness the power of character styles by using them in tandem with our paragraph styles.

We'll begin the process by learning how to dissect our project and design with variable data in mind. From there, we'll jump over to Microsoft Excel and learn how to set up and save a data source file for InDesign. Next, we'll walk through setting up data merge to fit our exact need, including using both text and image based data. Finally we'll learn how to build our InDesign target file so that we can plan for a data source file that will, inevitably, change.

We'll begin by learning about two popular packaging designs for CDs. After learning a little about our client, we'll begin designing the front cover of a CD insert in Photoshop. While working on the front cover, we'll learn how we can incorporate various other elements into our design, including a vector logo and textures. Next, we'll move on and begin to create the back cover of our insert, taking into account the lyrics that will appear on top of it. Finally, we'll move over to InDesign to create the layout of our insert. Here we'll learn about several features, including paragraph styles and character styles that will make the process of completing our design more efficient.

We'll begin by learning about a few basic types of shape and some ways that we can incorporate them into our own work. Then, we'll explore some methods of modifying basic shapes to create a more advanced and focused form. Next we'll learn about line and how it can be used as either a divider or a border element within a composition. From there we'll move on and learn about a few basic types of image, including photographs, illustrations and background imagery. Finally, we'll learn about using type as a design element that can contribute to the overall communication of a design.

We'll kick things off by breaking down letterforms and learning about their different components. We'll then learn the difference between a typeface, a typestyle and a type family. Next we'll unravel the mystery of how type is measured through points and picas. Then we'll move on and learn about line spacing, letter spacing and word spacing. From there, we'll learn about working with large bodies of type and discuss different methods of alignment. Finally, we'll learn about the process of choosing and using a typeface.

We'll begin by learning about composition and how every design element works together inside a composition. From there, we'll learn about both symmetrical and asymmetrical balance and discuss some basic rules of thumb for dividing space within a composition. Next we'll learn about establishing a focal point within a design by creating emphasis. Then, we'll learn about rhythm and how it affects the flow of our work. We'll move on from there and talk about unifying a composition using grouping, harmony and alignment. Finally, we'll learn about the importance of creating areas of contrast within a design.