Adobe InDesign for Photographers: Creating a Trifold Brochure

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Adobe InDesign for Photographers: Creating a Trifold Brochure

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lessons: 20 Course Lessons

duration: 1hr, 6min

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Adobe InDesign for Photographers: Creating a Trifold Brochure

with Dave Clayton

Photographers need collateral material to further promote their brands, but InDesign can be intimidating to new users. Join Dave Clayton for a step-by-step approach to creating a trifold brochure for your photography business. Even if you don't know where to start, Dave will take you through the process of gathering up all of your materials, customizing the InDesign workspace, and then putting all of your copy, photographs, icons, and logo together in a stylish design that is simple, professional, and ready to deliver to the printer. By the end of the class you'll have gained enough confidence in using InDesign to take on new projects and elevate your skills to the next level. BUY COURSE

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lesson 1: Introduction (free course preview)

Join Dave as he introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.

41 sec

lesson 2: Look Ahead

To help get a sense of what we are creating Dave shares a preview of the final design and explains how to conceptualize the finished product.

56 sec

lesson 3: Preparation

Start by gathering together all of your assets in one place.

3min, 56sec

lesson 4: Assets

From photos to logos, these are the files you are going to use in your project.

1min, 18sec

lesson 5: Personal Workspace

InDesign let's you personalize your workspace.

1min, 35sec

lesson 6: Creating the Document

Now that your assets are together and your workspace is ready it is time to create the document for your project.

3min, 51sec

lesson 7: Pages Panel

The Pages panel is the place where you control what you put on screen.

1min, 0sec

lesson 8: Fonts

Choosing and organizing your fonts is an important step to take in the beginning.

1min, 44sec

lesson 9: Adding Copy

With your fonts selected it is time to start adding text to your document.

2min, 18sec

lesson 10: Text Flow

Text flow is how you can have multiple text frames with the copy flowing through each frame.

2min, 8sec

lesson 11: Adding Images

Here are a few tips and tricks for adding images to your document.

7min, 22sec

lesson 12: Image Grid

Learn how to layout a simple grid of your best images.

3min, 30sec

lesson 13: Aligning Elements

The human eye is good at detecting when things are visually out of alignment, so it is important to tidy up your document.

2min, 56sec

lesson 14: Adding Icons

Using a technique called step and repeat you can layout equally spaced graphics in your document.

12min, 20sec

lesson 15: Tables

Tables are your friend for laying out elements in your document.

5min, 46sec

lesson 16: Changing Background Colors

You can change the background colors of certain elements to help them stand out.

2min, 26sec

lesson 17: Adjusting Table Borders

Changing the stroke around your table is something to consider if it works for your document.

2min, 8sec

lesson 18: Links and QR Codes

Adding links and a QR code can help people connect with you beyond your brochure.

3min, 19sec

lesson 19: Creative Cloud Libraries

Taking advantage of the CC Library allows you to store assets online and gain the ability to access those assets in other CC programs.

4min, 12sec

lesson 20: Saving as a PDF

Dave wraps up the class showing you how to save out your final document as a PDF to send to your printer.

3min, 25sec

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Dave Clayton is a UK based graphic designer and creative specialist with over 30 years of experience. With a great passion for all things design, Dave has always loved working in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. He specializes in creating branding projects and logos for clients and has had work published by Peachpit and KelbyOne. He is also an Adobe Influencer and ACA in InDesign.

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