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Provided by: XChange Training UK Adobe CS4 Design Combo - Three Day Essentials introduction trainingInDesign |
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Provided by XChange Training UK
This course is an introduction to the core essentials of the Adobe CS4 design applications of InDesign CS4, Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4 and Adobe Bridge over a 3 day session. The duration of this course will enable an all round grounding in the most important aspects of these 3 applications to your design workflow but will not allow a fully comprehensive introduction to all aspects of each application.
Adobe InDesign CS4 is the page layout application of choice for many users. It contains a host of advanced text, colour, print and layout features not found in any other application that can be applied to text and objects It also boasts an interface similar to Adobea s other leading design applications and so is intuitive for users of these applications. In this three day course we cover all of the key features of InDesign CS4 youa ll need to create attractive, professional page layouts.
Adobe Photoshop CS4 is the standard image editing application used by the majority of design professionals throughout the world. During this three day course you will learn the basics of image manipulation and creation with this powerful tool. Learning how to create accurate selections to modfiy with Photoshopa s tools will form a key part of the training (including Quick Masks), as will understanding layers, using colour and transparency, and adjusting images to improve their quality/ suitability for their intended publication.
Adobe Illustrator CS4 is the latest version of Adobe's industry standard vector-based illustrating tool and with the likely demise of Freehand it looks set to retain its crown for some time. It is used by graphic designers throughout the world to create a vast variety of different media including illustrations, package designs, leaflets & flyers, web graphics & animations, notice boards, billboards, and many other graphic objects. By the end of this three day course for beginners, you will have learnt about the key Adobe Illustrator CS4 features and tools that you need to begin designing attractive graphic designs and art work.
Related Software Programs or Products: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Bridge all of CS4 version
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Adobe CS4 Design Combo - Three Day Essentials introduction training
Managing the Adobe InDesign Environment
-Introduction to Adobe InDesign
-Customize Your Workspace
-Set General Preferences
-Manage Document Presets
Designing Documents
-Create a New Document
-Alter a Document's Layout
-Create the Structure of a Document
-Develop Master Pages
-Manage Text and Graphic Placement
-Develop Layers
Managing Text
-Add Text
-Edit Text
-Spell Check Text
-Thread Text
-Change Text Threads
-Format Characters
-Format Paragraphs
-Manage Styles
Utilizing Colours, Swatches, and Gradients
-Utilize Colour
-Utilize Swatches
-Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes
Managing Transparency
-Apply Transparency
-Apply Transparency Flattener Presets
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Utilizing Tables
-Create a Table
-Modify a Table
-Format a Table
Preparing for Handoff to a Service Provider
-Check Documents for Problems
-Print a Document
-Package Files
-Preview Output
Creating Acrobat PDF Files
-Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution
-Manage PDF Presets
-Export PDF Files for Printing
Exploring Photoshop
-Explore the Adobe Photoshop Environment
-Customize the Adobe Photoshop Workspace with Presets
-Customize Menus
-Explore Adobe Bridge
-Work with Adobe Photoshop File Properties
Enhancing an Image
-Adjust the Tonal Range of an Image
-Use the Exposure Dialog Box
-Work with Filters
Painting and Retouching Images
-Paint an Object
-Retouch an Image
-Create a Gradient
-Create a Pattern
-Create a Vector Object
-Apply Metadata and Keywords
-Output to Print
Working with Layers and Selections
-Create and Use Layers
-Create and Use Smart Objects
-Create Layer Styles
-Work with Multiple Layers
-Create and Modify Selection
Creating Logos Using Simple Shapes
-Choose New Document Settings
-Create a Custom Workspace
-Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools
-Draw Paths with the Pencil Tool
Enhancing Logos
-Format Objects
-Manipulate Objects
-Insert Type
Creating Logos Using Custom Paths
-Draw Paths with the Pen Tool
-Modify Existing Shapes to Create New Shapes
-Duplicate Objects
-Apply Graphic Styles
Creating a Logo with Type Special Effects
-Apply Gradients to Type
-Create Type on a Path
-Apply an Envelope to Type
Creating an Advertisement
-Import a Graphic
-Align Objects
-Apply Spot Colours
-Wrap Text
-Export a File
Manipulating Body Type
-Import Body Type
-Format Type with Styles
-Fix Spelling Errors
-Find and Replace Text
-Insert Typographic Characters
Managing Assets with Adobe Bridge
-Explore the Adobe Bridge Environment
-Apply Metadata and Keywords to Assets in Adobe Bridge
-Introduction to Adobe InDesign
-Customize Your Workspace
-Set General Preferences
-Manage Document Presets
Designing Documents
-Create a New Document
-Alter a Document's Layout
-Create the Structure of a Document
-Develop Master Pages
-Manage Text and Graphic Placement
-Develop Layers
Managing Text
-Add Text
-Edit Text
-Spell Check Text
-Thread Text
-Change Text Threads
-Format Characters
-Format Paragraphs
-Manage Styles
Utilizing Colours, Swatches, and Gradients
-Utilize Colour
-Utilize Swatches
-Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes
Managing Transparency
-Apply Transparency
-Apply Transparency Flattener Presets
Spacer image
Utilizing Tables
-Create a Table
-Modify a Table
-Format a Table
Preparing for Handoff to a Service Provider
-Check Documents for Problems
-Print a Document
-Package Files
-Preview Output
Creating Acrobat PDF Files
-Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution
-Manage PDF Presets
-Export PDF Files for Printing
Exploring Photoshop
-Explore the Adobe Photoshop Environment
-Customize the Adobe Photoshop Workspace with Presets
-Customize Menus
-Explore Adobe Bridge
-Work with Adobe Photoshop File Properties
Enhancing an Image
-Adjust the Tonal Range of an Image
-Use the Exposure Dialog Box
-Work with Filters
Painting and Retouching Images
-Paint an Object
-Retouch an Image
-Create a Gradient
-Create a Pattern
-Create a Vector Object
-Apply Metadata and Keywords
-Output to Print
Working with Layers and Selections
-Create and Use Layers
-Create and Use Smart Objects
-Create Layer Styles
-Work with Multiple Layers
-Create and Modify Selection
Creating Logos Using Simple Shapes
-Choose New Document Settings
-Create a Custom Workspace
-Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools
-Draw Paths with the Pencil Tool
Enhancing Logos
-Format Objects
-Manipulate Objects
-Insert Type
Creating Logos Using Custom Paths
-Draw Paths with the Pen Tool
-Modify Existing Shapes to Create New Shapes
-Duplicate Objects
-Apply Graphic Styles
Creating a Logo with Type Special Effects
-Apply Gradients to Type
-Create Type on a Path
-Apply an Envelope to Type
Creating an Advertisement
-Import a Graphic
-Align Objects
-Apply Spot Colours
-Wrap Text
-Export a File
Manipulating Body Type
-Import Body Type
-Format Type with Styles
-Fix Spelling Errors
-Find and Replace Text
-Insert Typographic Characters
Managing Assets with Adobe Bridge
-Explore the Adobe Bridge Environment
-Apply Metadata and Keywords to Assets in Adobe Bridge
About The Training Provider: XChange Training UK
XChange Training UK - XChange Training offer bespoke and scheduled training in a large range of creative and web technolgies including Adobe training courses for Adobe InDesign CS4 & CS3, Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 & CS3, Adobe Illustrator CS4 & CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS4 & CS3, Adobe Flash CS4 & CS3 & Flash ActionScript; Adobe Acrobat 9 & 8 and Adobe Premiere CS3 and QuarkXPress 8 & 7; Macromedia Dreamweaver 8, Macromedia...
