Adobe InDesign CS3 Classroom in a Book | List Price: $54.99
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Binding: Paperback
Class Room In A Book...Indeed! [Posted on 2007-11-19]
I've used "class room in a book" for lots of different softwares that I've learned over the years. I've always enjoyed using the format to learn a software. I only wish they would come up with "class 2", "class 3", etc. for the next stage of learning. It's a good book and worth it's cost for sure! Only be sure that you need "basic" understanding of whatever course you are buying because that's what these books deliver.
Adobe needs to hire proofreaders [Posted on 2008-04-27]
We're not talking, mispelling words here, we're talking BIG errors in copy. Instructional errors. On one early lesson, we're told to open a file they supply on their accompanying disk as Lesson 02>example_page.html, which DOES come on the disk. Then, a few pages later, we're told to go back to what we were working on in our last exercise, but if we closed it, to open recent>example_file.html. Did I miss something? Where did example_file.html come from? According to their illustrations, it looks like they are referring to the one called "page.html", yet we're left hunting for "file.html". Eventually one realizes, after some head-scratching and checking their disk, that there is NO example_file.html, only page.html. Wow! is this a huge proofreading error or what? And this is only in Lesson 2. I'm ready to send the book back to them and ask for a refund. One wonders how many more huge errors are to come in the next 200 pages. Web design is about being accurate, and I am also well-versed in InDesign, so this is inexcusable. (and some prior web experience) They also do not provide diagrams showing the names of all the icons they refer to in various "panel groups" or "status bars" etc. etc. If the reason for omitting them is because Mac and PC interfaces are very different, then publish two books. Maybe Peachpit has a good one for Mac users....
Adobe InDesign CS3 Classroom in a Book [Posted on 2008-05-19]
This book is great. I can't see any other way to learn Indesign without it.It helps you work thorough documents using Indesign and by the end of the book you can use the program with little problem. It is like being in a classroom but the book is the instructor.
Some of the terms used in the book are not the same as in the program but it was easy to find the right terms.
Jan Amenta
Step by Step [Posted on 2008-09-15]
This book has step-by-step instructions along with pictures that show you what you should be seeing on your screen. Very helpful for someone who hasn't touched Adobe before. If you have, then some of the instructions may seem obvious, but it's very complete.
Beginner Computer Class [Posted on 2008-09-23]
I am a Senior at Shippensburg University, PA enrolled in a beginner computer course, Computer 1 Design. I have only ever used one other computer program walkthrough book ever in my life which was Word Perfect back in 9th grade. This book (much easier to read and more detailed) has helped me greatly so far with Adobe Indesign. I had absolutely no idea how to use the program as it was new to me. After about two weeks or so going through each of the chapters, I've become familiarized with Indesign CS3 and am able to create and do things I never thought was possible. I'm able to create documents from scratch and have them look extremely professional. If you're new to computers or want to upgrade, I highly recommend this book. However when I said I went through the book in two weeks, I was forced as a requirement for the first assignment (completing the book was assignment 1). I do recommend taking a slower pace. Perhaps a lesson or two every few days. There is about 14 in all (00-13). Included in the back of the book is a CD that you have to upload onto your computer and then save the lessons in new folder. I hope this helps, coming from someone who is new to computer programs such as this one.
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