What you'll learn

Quickly learn the foundations of Adobe InDesign.
Setup documents from scratch and edit existing files.
Learn how to layout text and graphics for marketing collateral.
Save and export your files to industry standards for print and web.

Course content

9 sections • 71 lectures • 4h 31m total length

Introduction0:53
1.2 What is InDesign?1:18
1.3 RGB and CMYK Colour Modes0:57
1.4 Resolution0:56
1.5 Units of Measurement0:33
1.6 The Tasks for this Course1:19

5.1 Document Overview1:55
Please download the InDesign files and associated images/links before starting this chapter. They can all be found in the resources tab for this lecture.
5.2 Document Setup5:37
5.3 Saving Files1:38
5.4 Changing Document Setup and Margins1:36
5.5 Placing a Large Image1:46
5.6 Drawing Lines2:18
5.7 Placing a Logo2:07
5.8 Adding Layers2:41
5.9 Formatting the Text7:56
5.10 Preflight Panel2:02
5.11 Exporting to PDF2:29
5.12 Packaging the Files2:50

6.1 Document Overview0:46
Please download the InDesign files and associated images/links before starting this chapter. They can all be found in the resources tab for this lecture.
6.2 Document Setup2:25
6.3 Managing Pages with the Pages Panel2:20
6.4 Adding Custom Colours Using Swatches4:01
6.5 Adding Images into the Document7:08
6.6 Gradient Feather and Opacity4:52
6.7 Importing Text3:42
6.8 Positioning Text3:17
6.9 Customising Paragraph Styles12:02
6.10 Placing Images on Page Two6:46
6.11 Placing Text on Page Two2:31
6.12 Creating a Custom Bullet List7:32
6.13 Exporting PDFs to the Smallest File Size3:35
6.14 Exporting PDF for Commercial Printing3:02
6.15 Packaging the File3:23

7.1 Document Overview: Facing Page Document1:39
Please download the InDesign files and associated images/links before starting this chapter. They can all be found in the resources tab for this lecture.
7.2 Saving the File2:19
This video looks at how to save a file after creating it.
7.3 Placing Images5:26
We place multiple images into the document to get the layout started.
7.4 Adding Custom Swatches4:33
How to add custom swatches.
7.5 Adding and Formatting Text for a Front Cover6:24
How to format display text for the front cover.
7.6 Placing Images and Background Colours10:31
We start the layout of the inside spread by adding some blocks of colour and images.
7.7 Formatting Text on Page Two13:35
Continuing with the inside spread we add our text.
7.8 Formatting Text on Page Three6:22
Adding text on page two.
7.9 Placing Images on the Back Page4:30
We finish the text formatting by adding the text to the back page.
7.10 Formatting the Table5:20
In this lecture we look at the setup of a table and how to format it.
7.11 Formatting the Text for the Back Page6:41
Adding the text for the back page is the last bit of formatting we will do.
7.12 Exporting a PDF for Email2:16
Preparing the file to be emailed using the preferred PDF preset.
7.13 Exporting PDF for Print2:07
Exporting a PDF for print using the high quality preset.
7.14 Packaging the File2:20
When sending the native InDesign file to other we need to package the InDesign document.

8.1 Document Setup4:28
Please download the InDesign files and associated images/links before starting this chapter. They can all be found in the resources tab for this lecture.
We take a look at the file we will be working on and the industry standards for social media tile setup.
8.2 Adding and Formatting Text6:34
Adding text to the social media tile.
8.3 Adding Swatches and Graphics5:51
Adding custom swatches and graphics to our social media tile.
8.4 Resizing the Page and Reformatting Content4:59
Once we have completed the first tile we will repurpose the content and reformat it for a new size.
8.5 Exporting JPGs for Social Media1:51
Preparing the file for use online by exporting to JPG.
8.6 Packaging2:25
Sending the file to others? We gotta collect everything they need to open it at their end.

Requirements

The course is for complete beginners or those with some InDesign experience who want a comprehensive understanding of the program.
No previous knowledge of Adobe software is required.

Description

Are you a marketer who will be using Adobe InDesign weekly or more often? Whether you are self taught, need to learn industry standards or a complete beginner, this course will walk you through all the skills you need. You may need to create InDesign documents from scratch or edit existing files. You may also need to work on InDesign files supplied by a graphic designer or perhaps provide existing files to a designer. Specifically designed with marketers in mind, this InDesign course is perfect for professionals who need to create and edit marketing collateral.

You will be guided step-by-step through industry standards for designing marketing collateral and sales material. Follow along with the supplied files or use your own material. InDesign should be fun and easy to learn, so we have made sure this comprehensive course guides you from beginner to intermediate with simple, clear instructions.

The main topics covered are: document set-up, working with type, adding and editing images from Photoshop, resizing and formatting files, saving, exporting and printing. On completion of the course you will have the skills and understanding to create industry standard layouts for marketing collateral. Learn how to format text quickly and efficiently. You will feel more confident in creating brochures, flyers and social media tiles. You will also understand how to output your marketing documents correctly for web and print.

InDesign is actually a very intuitive and enjoyable tool once you understand the fundamentals. So make the most of what is on offer for marketing professionals and dive into this course to get you started on your InDesign journey.

Who this course is for:

Marketing professionals
Graphic designers
Small business owners
Anyone who need to create communications in InDesig

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Course content

Introduction6 lectures • 6min

Chapter 2: Fundamentals7 lectures • 19min

Chapter 3: Frames, Images and Shapes7 lectures • 34min

Chapter 4: Formatting Text3 lectures • 11min

Chapter 5: One Page Document12 lectures • 35min

Chapter 6: Duplex Documents15 lectures • 1hr 7min

Chapter 7: Four Page Brochure14 lectures • 1hr 14min

Chapter 8: Social Media Tiles6 lectures • 26min

Outro1 lecture • 1min

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