2 main sections: -Part 1, using hard-edged and soft-edged masks with InDesign -Part 2, using InDesign layer visibility with Illustrator and Photoshop files

1. InDesign and Image Masking Strategies for getting the most from your placed images in InDesign Matt Sullivan training director,roundpeg, inc.

2. Sorry for the ppt template! I was digging around for something with visual interest and couldn’t resist (I promise not to slam you with too many slides!)

3. Contact info Matt Sullivan matt@roundpeg.comblogs.roundpeg.commattrsullivan@mattrsullivan714 585-2335

4. AgendaPart 1-Masking Quick review of PSD/TIF/JPG and AI/PDF/WMF Discuss Prefs and Bridge as part of workflow Vector vs. bitmap masking Importance of the Pen tool Applying transparency and masks via InDesign and Photoshop

5. File Formats .PSD-Photoshop nativeContains layers, selections, masks, and other working material .TIFContains quality info, but not great for saving working material .JPG-Compressed JPEGLossy compression, no working material

6. Display Preferences

7. Bridge Rank Organize Camera Raw Filter Meta Data

8. Vector Masking (hard-edged) Good for inorganic objects Mask in Photoshop, not InDesign(allows reuse) Save named path in Photoshop Access path via InDesign, Object > Clipping Path

9. Bitmap Masking (soft-edged) Good for organic or fuzzy objects Achieved through savedChannels, or other Photoshop transparency Transparency in the Photoshop file is passed through to the InDesign file

10. Vector v. Bitmap Masking When done thoughtfully, assets are managed without tedious rework Choice may rely upon the backdrop of the image within InDesign

11. Importance ofthe Pen tool Nearly identical implementation in Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Helps in many places in all 3 applications Modify text frames Create artwork Control blends, groups, envelope distorts

12. AgendaPart 2-Layers Managing content through layers Creating adjustment layers for specific output devices Controlling layer visibility in Illustrator and Photoshop files

13. Managing layer visibility Examples: Logo versions Product options Comps for approval or multiple markets

14. ID layer visibility:Object > Object Layer Options

15. Photoshop layer tips Ways to affect .PSD display in InDesign: Layers Layer masks Adjustment layers Saved paths

16. Illustrator layer tips You can control display of only top-level Illustrator layers from InDesign

17. Adjustment layers for uncalibrated devices Specific solution for .PSD files placed into InDesign Create the required adjustment layer (or load a previously used layer) in your .PSD file Control the layer visibility through InDesign