Join MPV trainer and graphic design expert Mark Gatter as he lays out the new InDesign CS6 interface... In this world of quick turnarounds and "I need it this afternoon" demands, you’ve got to know every option and setting that InDesign CS6 offers. And a huge part of learning InDesign begins with knowing how to deftly maneuver around its interface. That’s where Mark Gatter’s vast experience comes into play. Join Mark as he walks you through ID CS6‘s new interface while, at the same time, throwing in a trick here, and a useful tip there to help you on your way! As in an artist’s real studio, it all starts with setting up a workspace that works for you; InDesign's workspace is the virtual equivalent. That’s why Mark demonstrates how and why you need to set up your workspace in a way that makes sense for your designing needs and those of any particular design project. He also explains how mastering the InDesign interface means less frustration down the road and more productivity as you evolve your designs. After watching this tutorial, you'll have the confidence to set up your working environment to tackle any graphic design project—big or small—that lands on your desk. Table of contents: 1. Introduction (The Application Frame and Welcome Scre... 2. The InDesign Screen 3. The Workspace and Saving a New One 4. Editing a Saved Workspace 5. Object Info Basics 6. Object Info Editing 7. Object Selection and Zooming 8. Adding and Editing Text Basics 9. Advanced Text Editing: Character Settings 10. Advanced Text Editing: Paragraph Settings 11. Selection Basics 12. The Gap, Text and Line Tools 13. The Pen Tool 14. The Pencil, Smooth and Erase Tools 15. The Rectangle Shape vs. Frame Tools 16. The Ellipse, Polygon and Scissor Tools 17. The Free Transform, Rotate, Scale and Shear Tools 18. View Options 19. Screen Mode 20. Document Arrangement 21. Saving a Document
