I have a dentist appointment today.

The purpose was to use typesetting to tell the quote or relate somehow to the quote.

“If someone thinks they’re a hedgehog, presumably you just give ‘em a mirror and a few pictures of hedgehogs and tell them to sort it out for themselves.”
~ Douglas Adam

“For a moment, nothing happened.  Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen.”
~ Douglas Adams

“Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.”
~ H. L. Mencken

Michael Henry’s notes on Adobe InDesign

8:30am: Arrived to class.

Because I missed yesterday I need to do a make-up project.  Instructor will provide the details tomorrow.

8:45am: Class started.

Lab day to rework as well as finish projects.

12:30pm: Class over.  Last day of class.  Tomorrow starts InDesign II, we’ll be using the same book - Adobe InDesign CS3 Classroom in a Book.

Completed projects:

Project 1 - the movie poster.  I like how it came out, but the way I stylized the face didn’t go over well.  The typography used for the poster was so basic, but it was a little time consuming.  I also changed the movie’s tag line from “His whole life was a million-to-one shot.” to whats on the poster below.  Only did that to meet the guidelines of the project.  The graphics and text I pulled from the web.  Examples below are provided and used for Educational Purposes.

Project 2 - Artwalk Easthampton Flyer

I don’t know how I feel about this flyer.  The website didn’t offer much inspiration and I see there is a typo in the graphic below (the right side walk doesn’t have an S).  I picked the artwork of a friend of mine did the artwalk once or twice.  I grabbed her painting and made sure to put it on.  The graphics and text I pulled from the website.  Examples below are provided and used for Educational Purposes.

Project 3 - TapestryHealth Brochure

The folds were setup so when you open the cover the left flap talks about the Women’s Health Network and the ride side tells who is eligible to receive services.  The graphics and text I pulled from the website.  Examples below are provided and used for Educational Purposes.

Michael Henry’s notes on Adobe InDesign

Did not attend class today.  I woke up feeling pretty lousey.  If I could have called out of work too, I would have.

Michael Henry’s notes on Adobe InDesign

8:30am: Arrived to class.

8:55am: Class started.

“With Adobe InDesign CS3, you can import text, thread text through frames, and edit it within the frames.  Once you import text, you can create and apply styles, find and replace text and formatting, and use dynamic tools to correct spelling errors.”
~ Page 152, Adobe InDesign CS3 Classroom in a Book

Adobe InDesign CS3 Classroom in a Book Page 153, Lesson 4: Importing and Editing Text
Getting Started
- Managing fonts
- Finding and changing a missing font: Type > Find Font…

Creating and entering text
- Creating a headline and applying a style

Vertically aligning text
- Object > Text frame options

Flowing text
- Flowing text manually

Working with styles
- Appling a style

Flowing text automatically
- Holding down the shift key lets you auto flow text
- Resizing a text frame
- Adding a column break: type > insert break character > column break

Adding a jump line page number
- Changing horizontal and vertical text alignment

Using semi-auto flow to place text frames
- Instead of shift key, hold down ALT key

Changing the number of columns on a page

Loading styles from another document
- Paragraph Styles panel menu > Load Paragraph Stles

Flowing text into an existing frame

Finding and changing
- Finding text and changing formatting

Checking the spelling of a story

Adding words to a dictionary
- Adding words to a document-specific dictionary

Checking spelling dynamically

Automatically correcting misspelled words

Drag and drop text editing

Using the Story Editor

10:30am: Lab time.

Finished my Movie Poster project.  In my notes yesterday I noted that I picked Rocky.  Why? It’s one of my top 10 favorite movies.  (I say that, but I don’t think I could name another 9).

I did a Google Image search for the original movie posters.

One of the requirements was the use of the production information.  I typeset the info to match the original poster I found.

The other big requirement was the use of two tag lines.  I know it’s a double Oscar winning film, but using that info didn’t fit the design I had in mind.  So I split the original tag line: ““His whole life was a million-to-one shot.” into “His whole life he wanted a shot.” and “The one he got was a million-to-one.” 

The wording choice isn’t sophisticated, but it fits.

Used these fonts: Arial Black Regular, Arial Narrow, Arial Regular, Arno Pro Bold, Times New Roman.

I think the original posters used Helvetica, but I don’t own Helvetica - yet.

Next project: Artwalk Easthampton “Call to Artists” Flyer, due tomorrow.

12:30pm: Class over.

Michael Henry’s notes on Adobe InDesign

8:30am: Arrived to class.

9:00am: Class started.

“InDesign frames can contain either text, graphics, or color.  As you work with frames, you’ll discover that InDesign provides you a great amount of flexability and control over your design.”
~ Page 116, Adobe InDesign CS3 Classroom in a Book

Adobe InDesign CS3 Classroom in a Book Page 117 - Lesson 3: Working with Frames
Working with layers

Creating and editing text frames
- Creating and resizing text frames
- Reshaping a text frame: use direct selection tool
- Creating multiple columns: Type > Insert Break Character > Column Break; ALT+CTRL+I Show / Hide Hidden Characters.
- Adjusting text inset within a frames
- Vertically aligning text within a frame

Creating and editing graphics frames
- Drawing a new graphics frames
- Placing graphics within an existing frame
- Resizing a graphics frame
- Replacing the contents of graphics frames
- Changing the shape of a frame
- Wrapping text around a graphic

9:45am: Break.

10:00am: Class resumed.

Working with frames
- Working with compound shapes
- Converting shapes
- Using the Position Tool
- Rotating an object
- Rotating an image within its frame
- Aligning multiple objects
- Scaling grouped objects
- Selecting and modifying a frame within grouped objects
- Finishing up

10:45am:  Lesson over.

Lab time for projects. 

Brainstormed movie poster ideas.

I picked Rocky - it’s my favorite movie and the typosetting is easy to copy.

12:30pm: Class over.

Michael Henry’s notes on Adobe InDesign

8:30am: Arrived to class.

8:45am: Class started.

“By taking advantage of the tools that help you set up your document, you can ensure consistent page layout and simplify your work.  In this lesson, you’ll learn how to setup a new document, create master pages, and set columns and guides.”
~ Page 80, Adobe InDesign CS3 Classroom in a Book

Adobe InDesign CS3 Classroom in a Book Lesson 2: Setting Up Your Document
Creating and saving custom page settings
- File > Document Presets > Define

Creating a new document
- File > New > Document
- Window > Pages; shows pages

Switching between open InDesign documents
- CTRL+~ shortcut key to toggle between open documents

Working with master pages
- A master page is a template that you can apply to many pages in your document.  Any object that you add to a master page appears on document pages where the master page has been applied.

Adding guides to the master
- Layout > Create Guides

Dragging guides from rulers
- Guides can be dragged from the top and side rulers to add additional alignment assistance on individual pages.
- Hold CTRL key down to span two pages

Creating a text frame on the master page
- Type > Insert Special Character > Markers > Current Page Number

Renaming the master page
- Right click on Master page name, choose Master Options

9:25am: Break.

Instructor had a meeting to attend to.

10:00am: Class resumed.

Creating additional master pages

Creating a placeholder master
- Pages panel, choose New Master

Adding a title placeholder frame

Adding placeholder frame for graphics

Wrapping text around a graphic
- Window > Text Wrap

Drawing colored shapes

Creating text frames with columns

Applying the masters to document pages
- To apply master to one page, click and drag onto the page
- To apply master to double pages, click and drag master to just before or just after the page number

Adding sections to change page numbers
- You can start and stop page numbers however you want
- Arabic, letters, or roman numerals.  Upper case and lowercase.

Adding new pages

Arranging and deleting pages

Placing text and graphics on the document pages

Overriding master page items on document pages
- Holding down Shift+CTRL and clicking the title of the placeholder will select page item

Viewing the completed spread
- View > Fit Spread then View > Screen Mode > Preview

11:00am: Class provided with Project details for InDesign I.  Requested written specifications, denied.

• Movie poster: Movie title, production information, 2 tag lines, rating information, size - 11×17, no bleed.  Due Tuesday.
• Flyer:  3 columns, single sided, images, black and white, no theme yet, 8.5×11. artwalkeasthampton.org. Due Wednesday.
• Brochure: tri fold, colors: black, paper color, and color of choice, based on TapestryHealth Women’s Netowork, double sided, 8.5×11. Due Thursday.
• The InDesign II projects will be two catalogues.  One large, one condensed. 4 or 6 images to a page.  I have no idea what the hell I’m going to do those on.

12:30pm: Class over.

Michael Henry’s notes on Adobe InDesign

Did not attend class today.  Personal matters to attend to. 

Email communication between myself and Instructor.  Worked on Lesson 1 from Adobe InDesign CS3 Classroom in a Book.

Date Certified: July 10, 2004
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I think two people lost their jobs because of this - the one who made the typo and the one who signed off on it.