Interactive InDesign CS5

Book Preface

Make the transition to interactive design and multimedia with InDesign CS5. This tutorial-based guide to the CS5 toolset gives you a hands-on understanding of how to create interactive PDFs and Flash (SWF) movies directly in InDesign. After an introduction to the essential concepts and considerations behind interactive design, you’ll learn how to extend your print skills with step-by-step instructions and real-world exercises that quickly get you working confidently with:

*Buttons and navigation *Multistate objects *Animation *Video and Audio

Along the way, you’ll explore the rich graphical and drawing capabilities of InDesign. Learn to maximize your efficiency with styles, library items, snippets, presets, and more; and gather a host of power-user tips that will take both your print and interactive work to a whole new level. Master the idiosyncrasies of the alternative output options and techniques to optimize files for export to SWF, Flash Professional, and Acrobat. The companion website, www.interactive-indesign.com, provides all the demo projects, tutorial files, and updates you’ll need to work through the exercises in the book and solidify your skills.