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eDesign Seminar
This user friendly seminar will show you how to easily customize your royalty-free GiftLegacy eLiterature. Using Adobe InDesign*, the seminar takes a hands-on approach and walks you through the basics of using the software to prepare your brochures and quarterly print newsletter for your professional printer. Seminar participants will also learn new ways to market and use their GiftLegacy eLiterature to increase contacts and raise eGifts. Each participant will receive a CD chalked full of learning materials and a manual for further review and learning. Receive five free GiftCollege credits when you register!

*Adobe InDesign is a registered Trademark of the Adobe Systems, Inc. Use of the Adobe name is not authorized by, associated with or sponsored by the trademark owner.
Price:
$195.00
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  • Lesson 1: The basics of Adobe InDesign
    • Understand what Adobe InDesign is
    • Learn the value of using Adobe InDesign for customization
    • Create your first Adobe InDesign document
  • Lesson 2: Working with Images in InDesign
    • Learn new ways to customize your ePostcards
    • Know the difference between bitmap and vector images
    • How InDesign handles images
    • Know how to place an image in InDesign
    • Learn about framing the image
    • Learn about sizing the image
  • Lesson 3: Working with Text in InDesign
    • Gain a better understanding of how to customize and personalize the GiftLegacy Quarterly Print Newsletter.
    • Learn the difference between Serif and San Serif fonts
    • Learn what works best for seniors
    • Learn how to manipulate text in InDesign
    • Learn how to flow text boxes
    • Learn how to adjust paragraphs
  • Lesson 4: Working With Color
    • Learn about eBrochures and how to customize their colors
    • Understand CMYK and RGB
    • Understand process color and spot colors
    • Understand InDesign swatches
  • Lesson 5: Preparing Files for the Internet
    • Learn how to make Adobe Acrobat files in Adobe InDesign
    • Learn how to add interactivity to your PDF files
    • Learn about Acrobat (PDF) and file size
    • Learn how to upload your PDF file to your GiftLegacy web site
  • Lesson 6: Preparing your Files for Professional Printers
    • Understand the two ways to provide InDesign documents for your printer
    • Understand the steps necessary to prepare your documents for printing
    • Understand basic printing terms
    • Prepare your newsletter for printing
"I attended the InDesign workshop and while I knew nothing about desktop publishing when I arrived, I learned a lot of very practical and helpful information that day which will better enable our organization to take advantage of all of the publications available from Crescendo. I will be working with our Publications Department and our Copy Services Department as we move ahead with the utilization of all the great publications available from Crescendo."
Jeff Lake
Director of Gift Planning and Capital Support
University of Evansville
Crescendo's hands-on teaching style is perfect for learning Adobe InDesign. Learning how to manipulate color, text, and images via exercises really sank in the lessons. I couldn't wait to get back to the office to start customizing the marketing templates provided by Crescendo. When you have a busy central Creative Services office that serves the entire school system like we do, being empowered to make design changes in-house is fantastic!"
Unyong, Nakata
Director of Estate Planning
University of Hawaii Foundation
"By taking the Crescendo InDesign seminar, a whole new level of opportunity opened up to our GiftLegacy marketing program. Having the knowledge and ability to edit and modify the already existing GiftLegacy newsletters and brochures will certainly give us a wealth of new marketing options.

The seminar was wonderfully presented with helpful hands on modules to assist you in learning and understanding the concepts. The class was simple enough for those who were not as computer literate and yet captivating and challenging enough for us more advanced users. Great job! I hope you will offer more classes like this!"
Christy Lusareta '05
Office of Planned Giving
University of San Francisco
Seminar Dates
eDesign Seminar
San Diego, CA (following PPGC)
9/24/2008 - 9/24/2008 Add to Cart
eDesign Seminar
Camarillo, CA
10/03/2008 - 10/03/2008 Add to Cart
eDesign Seminar
Denver, CO (prior to NCPG)
10/22/2008 - 10/22/2008 Add to Cart
eDesign Seminar
Camarillo, CA
1/22/2009 - 1/22/2009 Add to Cart
eDesign Seminar
Washington, DC
6/26/2009 - 6/26/2009 Add to Cart
eDesign Seminar
Chicago, IL
7/17/2009 - 7/17/2009 Add to Cart
eDesign Seminar
Orlando, FL (following PPGC)
9/16/2009 - 9/16/2009 Add to Cart
eDesign Seminar
Camarillo, CA
10/09/2009 - 10/09/2009 Add to Cart
eDesign Seminar
Washington, DC (NCPG)
10/14/2009 - 10/14/2009 Add to Cart