The InDesign Effects Book

Make Complex Effects a Snap The strength of InDesign's layout and design capabilities already make it a top choice among professionals. But even experienced users will be amazed by the visual and text effects that are possible entirely within InDesign. Using step-by-step instructions and engaging examples, expert author Ted LoCascio shows you dozens of breathtaking effects that you can make a vital part of your everyday work, including: * Making images pop out of their frames * Creating 3D looks like spheres, shadows, and text wraps * Designing cool effects with transparency and blending modes * Using Feather to add highlights and shadows to InDesign illustrations * Creating and applying custom gradients-even within text! * Adding glow effects to editable text * Jazzing up mundane layout elements such as sidebar heads and bursts * Skewing type on a path * And much more! Includes Coverage of Effects Newly Possible With CS2 These stunning, easy-to-achieve effects will help users of every level tap the full creative potential of InDesign. Visit this book's companion website (www.wiley.com/go/indesignfx) to download all the materials you'll need to complete the book's projects.