InDesign: Creating Animations

Get a complete guide to using InDesign's powerful animation features. After laying the groundwork of controlling basic animations via the Animation and Timing panels, author Diane Burns shows how to customize animation settings and motion paths and apply multiple animations to objects. She reviews common animation effects that don't always use obvious techniques, such as how to make a line that draws itself, a neon sign that flashes, or a bicycle that moves. She then dives into more complex projects including animated logos, ads, and books. While the course is "output neutral," a chapter is devoted to the various output options, including fixed-layout EPUB and SWF. Start watching and learn how to add exciting new interactivity and interest to your InDesign projects now.

Learning objectives
Setting up an animation workspace
Working with the Animation panel
Viewing and editing animation presets
Working with rotation and scaling
Creating motion paths
Adjusting timing
Animating type
Animating infographics
Adding buttons and sounds
Building more complex animations
Exporting animation
Creating, saving, and sharing custom motion presets