Adobe InDesign: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features published by Rocky Nook is a comprehensive guide to this industry-standard desktop-publishing software. Featuring projects and lessons from the curriculum of award-winning Adobe certified instructor Steve Laskevitch, this guide shows you the skills necessary to use InDesign for all your layout needs. The beginning "Course" section offers dozens of lessons that show you how to design any document you have in mind: flyers, brochures, spec sheets, newsletters, newspapers, magazines, books, and more. A benefit of these lessons and their assets is that they are available for download and conveniently applied to your own projects. The next section, titled "Compendium", uncovers more of the how and why of both InDesign and other desktop publishing technologies. By the time you reach the end of this guide you will have the tools and knowledge to use InDesign like a pro.

Author: Stephen Laskevitch    Softcover, 400 Pages    Published May 2019

• THE COURSE
• PROJECT: An Introduction to Layout
• Chapter 1: Quick Setup: Workspaces and Preferences
• Chapter 2: Frames and Shapes
• Chapter 3: Styles: Professional Format Control
• Chapter 4: Text Frames and Their Options
• PROJECT: Promotional Handout
• Chapter 5: Document Structure
• PROJECT: Build a Brochure
• Chapter 6: Long Document Features
• Chapter 7: Tables and Tabs
• Chapter 8: Output
• THE COMPENDIUM
• Chapter 1: Workspaces and Preferences
• Chapter 2: Frames and Content
• Chapter 3: Styles
• Chapter 4: Typography
• Chapter 5: Pages and Spreads
• Chapter 6: Color
• Chapter 7: Find/Change
• Chapter 8: Long Document Features
• Chapter 9: Output

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this the best system for 3 cotton muslin backdrops using the Alu-core extensions?

A: This system with Alucore https://bhpho.to/390isl1 is a solid solution for mounting backgrounds and being able to save floor space. You have to be careful of roof height and type however.

Q: 2. Can this setup handle 12ft background paper that is cored or do I need a cross piece? Any known weight limitations?

A: This system should handle 12 foot wide paper with no problem.

Q: 3. What's the difference between the first version and the Autopole 2?

A: auto pole 2 has a sleeve for the suction cups which do not make the suctions cups for version 1 compatible.

Q: 4. Is it possible to mix different paper backdrop widths using 12ft Alu-Core crossbars?

A: Yes. You can just get the Alucore inside the cardboard core of most seamless papers. The paper can be positioned in the middle of the 12" length. There's a good chance it will slip when you turn the alucore with the chain. Manfrotto used to put a strip of double stick tape down the length of the alucore. Don't know if they still do. This was to give the core some stick so that the background wouldn't slip.

Q: 5. Does it come with the blue green fabric ?

A: No, the FotodioX Complete Portable Diffuser Background Kit with Bag does not come with the blue/green fabric.

Q: 6. Can this be used with drop ceilings?

A: The Impact Drop Ceiling Adaptor, B&H # IMVPADCA, would work for your usage needs. As indicated on our website, the Impact Drop Ceiling Adaptor clamps scissor-like to an intersection of your drop ceiling support frame. Simply remove the Varipole's (or Autopole's) rubber top and the spring top adapter and insert the top of the Varipole into the adaptor's receiver. An Allen screw is included for additional tightening if necessary

Q: 7. The description does not match 'IN THE BOX' i.e.: 3 Expan Drive Sets instead of 2?

A: To clarify, with this kit two you would receive two Expan Drives with a black chain and 1 Expan Drive with a red chain, giving you three sets in total.

Q: 8. Are the superclamps used to connect the hooks to the poles included?

A: Yes they are

Q: 9. Feisol makes two different short center columns. Each fits different models. Which one fits 3332?

A: According to Feisol's website, none of the short columns fit the 3332.

Q: 10. What size box does this come in? Is it really big?

A: It will come in 4 boxes, one of which is at least 85" long as it is the stands.