
Formatting text shape
Text shape can be formatted in a variety of ways in InDesign. You can create multiple columns, establish spacing and wrap text along objects. You may also want to check …
Formatting text shape Read MoreCreative Solutions for Creative students
Text shape can be formatted in a variety of ways in InDesign. You can create multiple columns, establish spacing and wrap text along objects. You may also want to check …
Formatting text shape Read MoreCropping images allows you to size images for specific purpose and resolutions. This step is not necessary to work in InDesign. Table of Contents: 00:25 – Scale impacts effective ppi …
Cropping Images in Photoshop Read MoreHow to prepare your images for use in print or digital by jumping from InDesign to Photoshop. Watch part 1 of our video. Table of Contents: 00:10 – Opening link …
Checking your Links Part 2 (Changing Resolution and Color Mode in Photoshop) Read MoreChecking your links allows your images to appear at optimum quality for print design. Watch part 2 here. Table of Contents: 00:10 – Accessing the link panel 00:17 – Information …
Checking your links – Technical (part 1) Read MoreThere are several ways to create a cob image, begin with creating a good basic selection area, experimenting with some of these tools: Using various selection tools inside Photoshop Table …
Creating Cutout, Dropout or COB images Read MoreHow to apply various effects, color modes and some tips to make your design work. Table of Contents: 00:10 – Opening Window > Effects 00:27 – Opacity v Tint 00:50 …
Using Effects in Indesign Read MoreTable of Contents: 00:16 – Using Design Seeds 00:43 – Using the Color Theme Tool 01:07 – Using Adobe Color Themes 01:25 – Exploring Color Themes 01:32 – Looking …
Color Inspiration and Using Color Themes Read MoreUsing Swatches to create Visual Identity Swatches can be exported and imported across the Adobe Suite, allowing you to brand logos, content and message clearly and easily. This tutorial explores …
Swatches in the Adobe Suite Read MoreUsing Color/Swatches in InDesign will strengthen your design and branding. Table of Contents: 00:18 – Changing color in properties panel 00:23 – Changing color in tool bar 00:32 – Black …
Color/Swatches in InDesign Read MoreTable of Contents: 00:15 – Placing Photos inside of frames 00:33 – File Place or Command D 00:47 – Placing photos without a frame 01:37 – Command Z to undo
Placing Images in InDesign Read MoreParagraph Formatting allows you to change features such as text alignment, indents and drop caps. You can also adjust columns, column gaps and bullets within Paragraph Formatting. Table of …
Paragraph Formatting in InDesign Read MoreTable of Contents: 00:46 – Creating consistency with font 01:15 – Creating Contrast with font 01:44 – Applying color for contrast 02:04 – Type on a path 02:35 – Type …
Style Display Text in InDesign Read MoreTable of Contents: 00:21 – Creating text frame columns 00:37 – Matching text columns to doc columns 00:55 – Manual columns
Creating Columns in InDesign Read MoreCreating Paragraph Styles Table of Contents: 00:08 – What Paragraph styles do 00:48 – Creating a Style Group 00:54 – Adding a new style 01:59 – Applying Paragraph Styles 02:12 …
Creating Paragraph Styles Read MoreDownload InDesign Keyboard Shortcuts Utilizing keyboard shortcuts will allow you to be more efficient. Many of these shortcuts can be used within all of Adobe’s creative programs. Table of …
Keyboard shortcuts Read MorePathfinders help you build basic shapes into stylized icons or combine fonts for unique logos. Additionally, Pathfinders exist in both InDesign and Illustrator so it is worth learning and experimenting …
Pathfinders in InDesign Read MoreYou can create text boxes quickly using the type tool or File > Place a Word Document directly into InDesign. Table of Contents: 00:17 – Type Tool shortcut – T …
Creating text boxes in InDesign Read MoreTable of Contents: 00:23 – Adding points 00:40 – Vectors defined 01:00 – Drawing curved lines
Pen tool in Indesign Read MoreAll objects and text in InDesign have a fill and a stroke. In this lesson we review how you add fills and strokes to lines, shapes and text. We also …
Applying Fill and Stroke in InDesign Read MoreThere are two types of shape tools in InDesign – frame tools and marquee tools. Frames are used for placing images. Marquee tools are used for backgrounds and shapes. Each …
Using frame and marquee tools Read MoreGrids and guides help you devise a template for placing objects in InDesign. With use of grids you are able to align objects to each other and in relation to …
Using grids and guides in InDesign Read MoreHow do I save and print in InDesign? This tutorial goes through how you can prepare your InDesign file for different output needs. These include: printing, sharing via PDF or online …
FAQ: Saving and printing InDesign files Read MoreGet to Know the InDesign Panels Learning how to manage and effectively use InDesign Panels will help you work more efficiently in InDesign. This knowledge can easily be transferred to …
InDesign Panels Read MoreTable of Contents: 00:41 – Learning Tools and Their Shortcuts00:51 – Selection Tool01:12 – Direct Selection Tool01:35 – Pages Tool01:48 – Gap Tool02:08 – Content Collector Tool02:51 – Type Tool03:36 …
Getting to know the Toolbar Read MoreCreating New Files Adobe makes new file creation simple. You really only need to have made some decisions about the output of your document prior to starting – is it …
Creating New Files in InDesign Read MoreNavigating the InDesign Workspace is the first step in building design. This video will provide you with a quick overview of the workspace. Table of Contents: 00:25 – Menu Options …
InDesign Workspace Read MoreInDesign Work Environment Basics of how to get started in InDesign, learn some simple customizations and familiarize yourself with the InDesign environment. 00:16 – Application Frame and Bar 00:33 …
InDesign Work Environment Read MoreWhy create an InDesign package? Creating an InDesign package files allows fonts, links, indd files and indml files to be packaged together. This will make your InDesign file easier to …
InDesign Package Read MoreFilling text with either image or gradient opens some areas for creative design. Table of Contents: 00:16 – Creating shape from type 00:57 – Opening a gradient panel 01:13 – …
Filling Text with Gradient and Image Read MoreTable of Contents: 00:20 – Adding a stroke to your Line 00:31 – Use hit + Line tool to create straight lines 00:56 – Changing the size of your line …
Using Line Tool Read MoreWhen resizing images in InDesign your main goal is to prevent stretched and distorted images. To ensure that images are in proportion, hold down CMD + Shift as you scale. …
Resizing images in InDesign Read MoreCharacter Formatting allows you to change fonts and font size as well as other text features. It should be used in conjunction with paragraph formatting. Table of Contents: 00:16 – …
Character Formatting in InDesign Read MoreWorking with text in InDesign is a deep topic. This tutorial introduces ways you can select text in order to reorder content, spell check and enhance readability. Table of Contents: …
Select Text in InDesign Read More