InDesign CS3 Prepress Essentials [CD-ROM]

Taz Tally (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 2007

In InDesign CS3 Prepress Essentials, instructor Taz Tally covers each step of the prepress process, from proper document planning and construction to making the right choices for output settings. He teaches all the details in between, including choosing the right typefaces and fonts, working with graphics and colors, and much more. Using practical examples, Taz takes viewers from concept to printer-ready InDesign and PDF files. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

Topics Include:

• Understanding the prepress process
• Planning and constructing documents
• Setting up print documents and workspaces
• Assessing and choosing fonts and typefaces
• Working with graphics
• Making color choices
• Checking document details
• Configuring print settings
• Creating PDF presets
• Preflighting for press
• Sending out a finished InDesign document for printing
• Creating print-ready PDFs

Duration: 7 hours
On 1 DVD-ROM

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Each lynda.com CD/DVD course offers hours of training movies that you watch on your computer. The movies are recorded in pixel-perfect quality, and include the authors' narration and movements as they teach the subject matter. Courses include the same project files that the instructors use, so you can follow along at your own pace. lynda.com tutorials are great for visual learners and people who like to learn by doing. Topics include software applications, workflow optimization, tips and techniques, and much more. Play, fast-forward, and rewind for easy learning.

About the Author

Dr. Taz Tally is president of Taz Tally Seminars, a computer publishing, consulting and training company. He has produced numerous instructional videos and CDs and is the author of several books, including Avoiding the Scanning Blues, a featured selection of the Doubleday Book Club. A frequent presenter throughout the U.S., Taz is known for his entertaining, content-rich seminars and ability to present complex materials in an easy-to-understand fashion. When he's not touring the country presenting seminars, Taz can be found mountain biking in Alaska, skiing the powder in Utah or diving with the whales in Hawaii.

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: lynda.com, Inc (September 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596713798
• ISBN-13: 978-1596713796
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,375,393 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great value, January 22, 2008

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This review is from: InDesign CS3 Prepress Essentials (CD-ROM)

This is an AWESOME dvd for understanding how to send out a RIP ready document to the printer. A+++ Taz is a great teacher and is very easy to understand. Much better than using a book.