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   Jeff's tips are excellent. He could easily speak at every meeting! Noha - Very informative & delivered with humor! Acrobat 9 is amazing!

Rich Huhn

Gemtor

Meeting Summary: The Best of InDesign: Tips and Tricks

Tue, Sep 23rd, 2008 at 6:30 PM

Anthem Institute (formally known as Chubb Institute)

Event Details

This week's User Group meeting was very informative.

We started of the meeting with a little Q&A. I have to say this is what makes the IDUG really powerful. We really encourage the swapping of info and tips.

We had two powerhouse presenters. The first was Jeff Witchel (the "Tips & Tricks Guy") from Layers magazine. He showed us some great time-saving techniques. He presented for about 45 minutes and could have gone on for days. Yeah, this guy has culminated an incredible library of InDesign and Illustrator tips. Check him out.

Our next presenter was Adobe's own Noha Edell. She dazzled us with Acrobat 9 Pro Extended. If you thought Acrobat 8 was something, wait until you get your hands on Acrobat 9. Enhanced Combine and PDF From Web features just scratched the surface. We talked about the new Acrobat.com as a FREE ftp service.

We raffled off Acrobat 9 Pro along with some other great items.

Thank you

• Thank you to Jeff Witchel for his invaluable, informative presentation.

• Thank you to Noha Edell for the first look of this group into Adobe 9 and the wonders it holds.

• Thanks to O'Reilly Books, Pearson Publishing, and Peachpit for the books and other giveaways!

Upcoming Industry Events

CREATIVE SUITE 4: LAUNCH INTO BRILLIANCE
November 12, 9:00-4:30
Crown Plaza Edison
2055 Lincoln Highway
Edison, NJ 08817
877-270-1393
The one we have been anticipating... the Launch of CS4 at the Crowne Plaza Edison in NJ. This will be one for the books. It is an all day event, covering the print, web and some video upgrades. Noha Edell, your Co-Reps Alison & Mat, and other Adobe Experts will be presenting. The event is free but has limited seating so you have to register now!

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Comments from attendees

"Good tips from Jeff!"

"Thanks to Noha for a lively and informative session (as usual - we expect great things from her always)."
—Charley

"First timer. I like the small group. Lots of great tips. I will incorporate into my workflow immediately!"
—Kenneth

"Always informative"
—Harvey

"Really amazing overview of Acrobat 9"
—Brian

Next Meeting

CREATIVE SUITE 4: LAUNCH INTO BRILLIANCE
November 12
9:00-4:30
This is so big, it is an Industry Event! See above.

December 16
Anthem Institute: (formerly Chubb Institute)

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