Bridge CS4: 10 Things Designers Need to Know

Covers the most important features and tools of Adobe Bridge, as well as special skills designers can use to get the most out of it.Adobe Bridge is a great tool—and not just for photographers and their files. In Bridge CS4: 10 Things Designers Need to Know, Adobe Certified Instructor Anne-Marie Concepción reveals how Bridge can be used for web and print designers, layout artists, and production managers. She shows how Bridge integrates with other CS4 programs, demonstrates how it can be used for locating files quickly based on colors and fonts, and teaches eight other valuable functions that help enhance creativity and streamline workflow. Exercise files accompany the course. Topics include: Using Bridge to efficiently organize a client’s project files Navigating with the Path bar Dragging and dropping from Bridge Creating PDF and InDesign contact sheets Adding metadata and keywords to files outside of Bridge Using collections to break free of folder tyranny