ACROBAT 11 - FOR DESIGN AND PREPRESS Central

Course details

We show you how to create reliable, high-quality PDF files and use the many advanced output control tools to help ensure that your files are reliable when they go to press. We ensure participants are able to communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues and print partners.

Leverage the power of Adobe PDF for a smoother, more profitable workflow.

ACROBAT ESSENTIALS
Understanding the complete digital prepress workflow
Matching the correct Acrobat product to each task
Getting organised using the Welcome Screen
Navigating PDF pages
Getting what you want to see
Customising your workspace and toolbars


CREATING PDF FILES
Overview of creating PDFs
Choosing an appropriate conversion method
Easily assemble PDF files from multiple sources
Using the Adobe PDF printer
Creating PDF files via Distiller
Adobe PDF conversion settings
Convert paper documents to searchable PDFs
Reducing PDF file sizes
Exporting PDFs to other file formats


REVIEW AND COMMENT
Participate in document reviews and allow comments on designs
Managing comments
Creating a comment summary
TOUCHING UP AND MODIFYING
Manipulating pages and content
Adding unifying page elements, such as page numbers, headers or footers
Performing last-minute text changes
Editing images inside a PDF file
Adding new text into an existing PDF file
Placing an image
Select, move, resize and clip an image
Enhancing an image with an external image editor
Automatically highlights the differences between two versions of a PDF document


PREFLIGHT AND PRINT PRODUCTION
Analysing documents for print readiness
Performing preflight inspections and fixing errors in a document
Handling preflight profiles
Converting the colour space within Acrobat for successful output
Embedding printer marks
Fixing hairlines issues
Using output preview to check your files
Flatten live transparency in Adobe PDF files dynamically