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Adobe InDesign CS3: Video Training Book [Paperback]

David Blatner (Author)
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0321445481 978-0321445483 September 30, 2007 1
Benefit from the best of both mediums--video-based training and a printed guide! Each lynda.com Video Training Book offers hours of instructor-led video instruction, complete with a step-by-step, printed book to guide readers through each tutorial. The video tutorials let readers learn at their own pace, while the book offers a complete reference, helping readers identify the video tutorials they want to watch (timecodes are printed in the book), giving them the exercise files they need, and highlighting important keyboard shortcuts, tips, notes, and practical advice along the way.

In Adobe InDesign CS3: Video Training Book, David Blatner walks readers through all the essentials of this powerful layout program, sharing his techniques for creating compelling content. The lessons cover all the basic principles of InDesign CS3, from getting to know the workspace and tools to using new features such as object effects (including feathered gradients), finer transparency controls, table styles, new export options, and enhancements for better productivity. The projects walk you through the real-world process of creating documents, working with text and objects, applying formatting and styles, placing images, managing color, and outputting files. Exercise files that accompany the training videos allow readers to follow along and learn at their own speed.

This new series offers creative professionals the tools they need to get up to speed quickly and affordably--a Video Training Book is a great alternative to a weekend crash course! The Video Training Book series features the proven teaching methods of lynda.com and of authors and industry experts, such as Deke McClelland, Chris Orwig, Garrick Chow, and David Blatner, who make learning an engaging experience, bringing clarity to new or difficult concepts and software programs.

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About the Author

David Blatner is the author of 15 books on topics such as InDesign, Photoshop, and QuarkXPress, including Real World InDesign, InDesign Breakthroughs, and Real World Photoshop. He is the co-host of InDesignSecrets.com, the editorial director of InDesign Magazine and The InDesign Conference, and a contributing editor to CreativePro.com. Over a half a million copies of his books are in print in 12 languages, winning him awards and praise from readers. He has spoken at conferences and workshops around North America, Europe, Australia, Japan, and South Africa.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (September 30, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321445481
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321445483
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,719,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for a beginner, May 16, 2008
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As described in the product detail, this book/accompanying training dvd is meant to: "walk readers through all the essentials of this powerful layout program, sharing [his] techniques for creating compelling content. The lessons cover all the BASIC principles of InDesign CS3...". That said, I had no InDesign experience and needed to learn it fast to create a deliverable for a client. I split the training up over two days and by the third day, I was creating my document. It was absolutely perfect for my beginner needs. That said, I wouldn't recommend it for someone who has InDesign experience and wants to tweak the basics.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars very basic intro to InDesign, November 4, 2007
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This intro is very basic and doesn't cover a lot. It's OK if you don't know anything about InDesign, but we were looking for something a bit more advanced.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Learning Experience, November 10, 2009
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Awesome information in a clear and precise "follow" the example video form. You watch the experts and then do what they do.
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