Adobe Indesign Research

Adobe Indesign Research

Video #1: Text Tool

    This video went over how to use the pen tool. I liked how the video got straight to the point. I think the text tool will be rather easy to learn in InDesign. Because I have experience using the text tool in Photoshop, the text tool in InDesign is very similar. The only thing that could be different is the method in which you center and align the text. Since InDesign is the standard in the industry for print companies, alignment is extremely important. I imagine I will learn how to properly align my text to make it look professional. 


Video #2: Exporting

     The second video talked about how to print a project in InDesign. I really liked the design that the creator had made in the video. It showed how powerful of an application InDesign is. Once a magazine company finishes working on a project in InDesign, they must print it. Making sure the print comes out how the company desires is crucial. I personally have worked for a printing company, so I understand how detailed the printing process is. I think if I did not have any resources to teach me how to properly print, I would be lost. Since I have access to resources, it should be very simple to research how to produce my desired prints.

Video #3: Shortcuts

    The last video went over the top three shortcuts in InDesign. I really like how the creator of the video chose to review not only one but three shortcuts Shortcuts have helped me so much with my workflow when using Adobe applications. Shortcuts are very easy to remember once you start using them frequently. I personally use the shortcuts without even thinking about them in other Adobe applications. I think learning new ones for InDesign will be very simple and I will get the hang of them fast. 



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