Creating Interactive Documents and Presentations with Adobe InDesign CS5

Whether you're a designer, an art director or something in between, chances are you need to layout a project proposal, storyboard, or presentation to pitch your big idea or to land your next client. If you are a traditional print designer struggling to learn digital and interactive skills, this seminar is for you! Michael starts with a tour of digital publishing trends, showcasing engaging and inspirational real-world examples of what can be achieved with InDesign. Then learn how to use the rich layout and typography tools in InDesign in conjunction with the new interactivity features to create a wide range of compelling interactive documents and export as interactive PDFs or Flash (SWF) files. Learn how to transform static print documents into dynamic experiences by adding buttons, links, navigation actions, page transitions, animation, audio and video -- all without having to write any ActionScript code! Along the way, you also learn how to take advantage of some of the most powerful InDesign features such as Master Pages, Styles, Transparency and much more.

Michael Ninness, Vice President of Content, Lynda.com. Michael studied for a Graphic Design BFA at the University of Washington where he paid his way by teaching designers and photographers how to use digital tools and techniques. Michael has had a multi-dimensional career with more than 15 years experience as a product manager and user experience designer for software products for creative professionals. He has worked at both large and small companies including Adobe, Microsoft, Extensis and lynda.com. His most recent role was Group Product Manager for the Design Segment at Adobe where he drove product strategy, design and development for several products and services in the Creative Suite including InDesign. He is a frequent and top-rated presenter at numerous industry events including PhotoPlus Expo, PMA, Photoshop World, Macworld, Flash on the Beach, Web Design World, Adobe MAX, the InDesign Conference, the HOW Design Conference and Pacific New Media at the University of Hawaii. He is also the author of several Photoshop and InDesign video training titles, available in the lynda.com Online Training Library.