In the mid 80's, Aldus Pagemaker played a major role in what was known as "desktop publishing". This layout tool allowed people to assemble pages using a personal computer and a graphical interface.
Over time, the program became feature-rich and well received. Adobe bought the program, and it became more powerful still.
In our society, competition reigns the marketplace. Quark XPress rivaled and in short order, commandeered the desktop world.
Adobe fought back with InDesign CS but didn't stand a chance against the now giant XPress.
With CS2, the tides turned. XPress was being seriously challenged for features InDesign could do all that XPress offered, and more. This includes the ability to process data driven information for on-demand output. Personalized output from the desktop !
At this point, Adobe once again ruled the market. With CS3 comes the ability to handle xml files and much more. It looks like history repeats itself.
Today, we will look into the basics of working with InDesign, creating a simple layout. We will also discuss pagination and imposition with a subsequent little project.
Welcome to the Graphic Communications/Graphic Design department at Fresno City College. I hope you benefit from this session.
Craig Polanowski, program lead
Handout Links
agenda (pdf)
InDesign Basics (pdf)
color info (pdf)
Text
InDesign CS3, Visual Quickstart Guide, Cohen.
Peachpit Press ISBN: 0-321-50306-6
Adobe InDesign CS3 One-on-One McClelland.
deke Press, O'Reilly. ISBN: 0-596-52976-7
Web Resources
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