Adobe® InDesign® CS4 Introduction Adobe® InDesign® CS4 3 7 1 Adobe InDesign CS4 ACE Exam id3 This course focuses on the information needed to prepare documents for high-end or commercial printing. In this course, students will learn more about working with color, using color management, printing more efficiently, and using advanced print settings. Students will also learn how to add interactive elements to documents, prepare documents for electronic distribution, and work with XML. Intel ® Pentium ® 4, Intel ® Centrino ®, Intel ® Xeon ®, or Intel ® Core™ Duo (or compatible) processor 256 MB RAM or above 1.8 GB hard-disk space to install software Color monitor with 16-bit or greater video card 24-bit color recommended A mouse or compatible tracking device A monitor with 1024 x 768 or higher monitor resolution CD-ROM drive A display system to project the instructor's computer screen Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 Mac OS X Adobe® InDesign® CS4 Adobe® Reader® 7.0 InDesign CS4: Level 2 Familiar with the basic functions of InDesign CS4 Set up documents efficiently by using document presets Use conditional text and data merge Work effectively with color by using color management and profiles Understand common printing problems and how to avoid them Describe basic print settinghs Learn how to distribute your documents electronically Create documents using XML data files Efficient Document Setup Document presets Placeholders and templates Conditional text Data merge Working with Color Color management Individual image profiles Color printing basics Process and spot colors Mixed inks Colorizing Preventing Printing Problems The Links panel Potential printing problems Print Settings Composite print settings Print presets for color separations Electronic Distribution Interactivity Multimedia XHTML XML Exporting documents as XML files Importing XML files InDesign Advanced Topics InDesign CS4: Production, ACE Edition + CertBlaster, Student Manual with Data ILT Press 1-4260-0518-0