Virtual Workshop: Tech Tools 101 (January 8, 15, 24)

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In this three module series, we’ll show you how to use popular computer-design programs in order to leave a lasting impression on your current and potential clients. Taught by industry experts, Tech Tools provides the basics of InDesign (January 8), Photoshop (January 15), and Prezi (January 24) for the A/E/C professional.

  • Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/24/2019

    Get started with Prezi, the on-line presentation software that uses movement around a canvas to help you tell the best story and stand out from the competition.

    Get started with Prezi, the on-line presentation software that uses movement around a canvas to help you tell the best story and stand out from the competition.

    This interactive learning experience is designed for the Prezi newbie. Those with little to no Prezi experience will benefit the most from this session where we’ll learn the fundamentals necessary to build a Prezi from scratch.

    During this module, participants will learn: 

    • How to “talk” Prezi – getting to know the platform’s parts and pieces
    • How to create a Prezi from a blank canvas
    • How to find and use a Prezi template 
    • Tips and hints to help you create a professional and effective Prezi

    Anne Miller, CPSM

    Marketing Director, Kinsley Construction, Inc.

    Anne Miller, CPSM, has been using Prezi to deliver information to clients, co-workers, SMPS peers, and students for several years.  A past-president of SMPS Central PA, Anne has over 20 years of experience in the A/E/C industries, from jobsite project administrator to her current position as director of marketing at Kinsley Construction.

  • Contains 3 Component(s) Recorded On: 01/15/2019

    Don’t let pixels scare you—Photoshop can be fun once you know a few little secrets. You’ll learn how to fix common problems, the limitations of scaling, and how to save for Office applications and InDesign.

    Don’t let pixels scare you—Photoshop can be fun once you know a few little secrets. You’ll learn how to fix common problems, the limitations of scaling, and how to save for Office applications and InDesign.

    During this module, participants will learn: 

    • Resolution and scaling
    • Easy and fun retouching techniques 
    • Easy color correction
    • Layers and compositing
    • Saving images for other applications

    Claudia McCue

    Owner, Practicalia, LLC

    Claudia McCue is the author of Real World Print Production with Adobe Creative Cloud and presenter for print-related Lynda.com courses, including Print Production Fundamentals and the Print Production Essentials series. After more than 20 years in real-world print production, she now teaches creative and production professionals how to use Adobe products without hurting themselves (or their printers). Claudia is a Certified Technical Trainer, and an Adobe Certified Expert for Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, and InDesign. Her clients have included the Centers For Disease Control, The Home Depot, Lowe's Home Improvement, MTV Networks, and World Wrestling Entertainment.

  • Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 01/08/2019

    New to InDesign? This interactive session will get you off to a good start! Learn the basics of controlling the InDesign environment, starting documents, and bringing in graphics and text.

    New to InDesign? This interactive session will get you off to a good start! Learn the basics of controlling the InDesign environment, starting documents, and bringing in graphics and text.

    During this module, participants will learn: 

    • The InDesign environment
    • Basic document setup 
    • Importing and transforming graphics
    • Creating swatches
    • Text: Importing and formatting text

    Claudia McCue

    Owner, Practicalia, LLC

    Claudia McCue is the author of Real World Print Production with Adobe Creative Cloud and presenter for print-related Lynda.com courses, including Print Production Fundamentals and the Print Production Essentials series. After more than 20 years in real-world print production, she now teaches creative and production professionals how to use Adobe products without hurting themselves (or their printers). Claudia is a Certified Technical Trainer, and an Adobe Certified Expert for Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, and InDesign. Her clients have included the Centers For Disease Control, The Home Depot, Lowe's Home Improvement, MTV Networks, and World Wrestling Entertainment.

Each virtual workshop is approved for 4.5 continuing education units for the Certified Professional Services Marketer program and 4.5 learning units from the American Institute of Architects.