| Course name: | InDesign CS4: Typography | |
| Author: | Nigel French | |
| Duration (hr:min): | 7:04 | |
| Released on: | 9/10/2009 | |
| Exercise files: | Yes | |
| Software works on: | Mac and Windows |
InDesign CS4: Typography explores the numerous type options, type-related features, and type-specific preferences of Adobe InDesign CS4. Using practical, real-world examples, instructor anddesigner Nigel French explains the purpose of each feature and describes the conventions for how and when to use it. Nigel dissects the anatomy of a typeface and defines the terminology needed for the successful application of typography. He moves from the micro to the macro level, addressing such issues as choosing page size; determining the size of margins; adjusting number columns; and achieving a clean, structured look with baseline grids. This course is essential for anyone looking to expand their work from just laying out a page to understanding the hows and whys of typography. Exercise files accompany this course.
Topics include:
- Choosing and combining typefaces
- Understanding leading and how it relates to type size and column width
- Learning the proper use of white space and break characters
- Understanding the finer points of kerning and tracking
- Applying global formatting with paragraph, character, and object styles
- Avoiding common problems associated with justified type and text wraps
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