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The book you’re reading about right now was created with Adobe InDesign CC. And that’s the case no matter which reading format you prefer—whether it’s the physical book made of plant fiber and ink, or the digital version made of electrons in an e-reader. In fact, most of the books, magazines, posters, and brochures you see were likely made with InDesign as well. It’s all around you.

Adobe InDesign CC: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to building publications great or small in this ubiquitous page layout application. First, with a complete Course that includes a set of projects and lessons derived from the curriculum of award-winning and Adobe Certified Instructor Steve Laskevitch, you will learn the procedures needed to use InDesign professionally. Dozens of lessons are included that can be applied to any document you have in mind: engineering proposals, marketing collateral, spec sheets, magazines, newsletters, books, and more. Through these step-by-step lessons, you’ll be exposed to all of InDesign’s features in practical contexts and its best practices for publishing workflows.

To complete the Course, we’ll supply lesson documents and their assets to download. These can even serve as starting points for your own projects.

Then, for greater depth of knowledge and subsequent reference, you''ll use the Compendium to uncover more of the “how” and “why” of InDesign and publishing tech in general. With each topic easy to access, you can find and explore all of InDesign’s key features and concepts in depth. With cross references between the Course and Compendium, the two parts of the book complement each other perfectly. Best of all, when the lessons in the Course are done, the Compendium will continue to serve for months and years to come.

Learn step by step how to:

• Create documents from postcards and posters to large books• Take control of typography and more with styles• Combine images with text for compelling layouts• Use color with predictable results• Prepare documents for both print and electronic output• And much more!

“I''ve known Steve for over 20 years, and have always admired his empathy and passion for generously sharing his knowledge with others. He leverages his deep understanding of InDesign and takes the time to share what he hears from users to advocate on their behalf directly to the InDesign team to make the product better. This book will definitely help you become a more efficient InDesign user.”

— Michael NinnessFormerly InDesign Product ManagerNow Adobe’s Senior Director

“Steve’s long relationship with Adobe InDesign and the people who actually built it make him the ideal person to guide any designer through the rich toolset that is Adobe InDesign. While his smouldering good looks and James Bond-like sophistication will not be of any value to the reader, his in-depth knowledge, years of delivering training, patience and good humour almost certainly will.”

— Chris KitchenerEx Group Product Manager for Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator

The book you’re reading about right now was created with Adobe InDesign CC. And that’s the case no matter which reading format you prefer—whether it’s the physical book made of plant fiber and ink, or the digital version made of electrons in an e-reader. In fact, most of the books, magazines, posters, and brochures you see were likely made with InDesign as well. It’s all around you.

Adobe InDesign CC: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to building publications great or small in this ubiquitous page layout application. First, with a complete Course that includes a set of projects and lessons derived from the curriculum of award-winning and Adobe Certified Instructor Steve Laskevitch, you will learn the procedures needed to use InDesign professionally. Dozens of lessons are included that can be applied to any document you have in mind: engineering proposals, marketing collateral, spec sheets, magazines, newsletters, books, and more. Through these step-by-step lessons, you’ll be exposed to all of InDesign’s features in practical contexts and its best practices for publishing workflows.

To complete the Course, we’ll supply lesson documents and their assets to download. These can even serve as starting points for your own projects.

Then, for greater depth of knowledge and subsequent reference, you''ll use the Compendium to uncover more of the “how” and “why” of InDesign and publishing tech in general. With each topic easy to access, you can find and explore all of InDesign’s key features and concepts in depth. With cross references between the Course and Compendium, the two parts of the book complement each other perfectly. Best of all, when the lessons in the Course are done, the Compendium will continue to serve for months and years to come.

Learn step by step how to:

• Create documents from postcards and posters to large books• Take control of typography and more with styles• Combine images with text for compelling layouts• Use color with predictable results• Prepare documents for both print and electronic output• And much more!

“I''ve known Steve for over 20 years, and have always admired his empathy and passion for generously sharing his knowledge with others. He leverages his deep understanding of InDesign and takes the time to share what he hears from users to advocate on their behalf directly to the InDesign team to make the product better. This book will definitely help you become a more efficient InDesign user.”

— Michael NinnessFormerly InDesign Product ManagerNow Adobe’s Senior Director

“Steve’s long relationship with Adobe InDesign and the people who actually built it make him the ideal person to guide any designer through the rich toolset that is Adobe InDesign. While his smouldering good looks and James Bond-like sophistication will not be of any value to the reader, his in-depth knowledge, years of delivering training, patience and good humour almost certainly will.”

— Chris KitchenerEx Group Product Manager for Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to creating, editing, and enhancing images and designs in Adobe Photoshop. Whether you’re retouching a photograph, making a simulated chalk drawing, or creating a composite photo with a 3D drawing, Photoshop is the tool for you—and this book will teach you what you need to know.

First, with a complete Course that includes a set of projects and lessons derived from Adobe Certified Instructor Steve Laskevitch, you will learn the procedures needed to use Photoshop effectively and professionally. Dozens of lessons are included that can be applied to any graphics you have in mind. Through these step-by-step lessons, you’ll be exposed to all of Photoshop’s features in practical contexts and its best practices for optimal workflows. To complete the Course, we’ll supply lesson documents and their assets to download. These can even serve as starting points for your own projects.

Then, for greater depth of knowledge and subsequent reference, you’ll use the Compendium to uncover more of the “how” and “why” of Photoshop. With each topic easy to access, you can find and explore all of Photoshop’s key features and concepts in depth. With cross references between the Course and Compendium, the two parts of the book complement each other perfectly. Best of all, when the lessons in the Course are done, the Compendium will continue to serve for months and years to come.

Learn step by step how to:

• Set up an ideal workspace• Master selections and masks• Work with type and brushes• Use blend modes for combining images• Take advantage of Smart Objects• Become more efficient and effective with actions and scripts• And much more!

2021 Photoshop Update: Download an addendum covering the 2021 Adobe Photoshop update along with the supplied Course files for the book. See the book''s Introduction for a link to downloadable resources webpage.

Adobe Photoshop: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to creating, editing, and enhancing images and designs in Adobe Photoshop. Whether you’re retouching a photograph, making a simulated chalk drawing, or creating a composite photo with a 3D drawing, Photoshop is the tool for you—and this book will teach you what you need to know.

First, with a complete Course that includes a set of projects and lessons derived from Adobe Certified Instructor Steve Laskevitch, you will learn the procedures needed to use Photoshop effectively and professionally. Dozens of lessons are included that can be applied to any graphics you have in mind. Through these step-by-step lessons, you’ll be exposed to all of Photoshop’s features in practical contexts and its best practices for optimal workflows. To complete the Course, we’ll supply lesson documents and their assets to download. These can even serve as starting points for your own projects.

Then, for greater depth of knowledge and subsequent reference, you’ll use the Compendium to uncover more of the “how” and “why” of Photoshop. With each topic easy to access, you can find and explore all of Photoshop’s key features and concepts in depth. With cross references between the Course and Compendium, the two parts of the book complement each other perfectly. Best of all, when the lessons in the Course are done, the Compendium will continue to serve for months and years to come.

Learn step by step how to:

• Set up an ideal workspace• Master selections and masks• Work with type and brushes• Use blend modes for combining images• Take advantage of Smart Objects• Become more efficient and effective with actions and scripts• And much more!

2021 Photoshop Update: Download an addendum covering the 2021 Adobe Photoshop update along with the supplied Course files for the book. See the book''s Introduction for a link to downloadable resources webpage.

Adobe Photoshop: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to creating, editing, and enhancing images and designs in Adobe Photoshop. Whether you re retouching a photograph, generating designs for social media, or combining images into composite creations, Photoshop is the tool for you and this book will teach you what you need to know. This second edition has been fully revised and updated to cover the newest features of Photoshop. First, in a complete Course that includes a new set of projects and lessons from the curriculum of Adobe Certified Instructor Steve Laskevitch, you'll learn the procedures needed to use Photoshop effectively and professionally. As you work your way through dozens of step-by-step lessons, you ll be exposed to Photoshop s rich feature set in practical contexts and learn best practices for optimal workflows. We ll supply lesson documents and their assets to download, and you can use your course creations as starting points for your own projects. The updated Compendium provides even greater depth of knowledge and serves as an in-depth reference you can rely on long after the course is done. Its eight easy-to-access sections help you uncover more of the how and why of Photoshop. With extensive cross references between the Course and Compendium, the two parts of the book complement each other perfectly. Learn step by step how to: Set up an ideal workspace Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) features Know what to do when AI fails Master selections and masks Work with design features and presets like gradients, patterns, brushes, and text Combine images seamlessly Use Smart Objects for powerful workflows Become more efficient and effective with actions and scripts And much more!