Resource Guide

RESOURCE GUIDE
workflow + album design
with links, crafted in InDesign!
INDESIGN SHORTCUTS
selection tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
direct selection tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a
hide/show frames, margins, guides, etc . . . w
hide/show tools and panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tab
select all (text). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (cmd/ctrl) + a
select all (objects, text, everything). . . . . . . . (cmd/ctrl) + shift + a
zoom in/out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (cmd/ctrl) + plus or minus
select multiple items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shift + click on them
making an image ‘fit’(proportionally) . . . . . shift + (cmd/ctrl) + (alt/option) + c
grouping objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (cmd/ctrl) + g
ungrouping objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shift + (cmd/ctrl) + g
resize frame proportionally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shift + drag from corner
resize frame + graphic proportionally. . . . . . . shift + (cmd/ctrl) + drag from corner
duplicate an item while dragging . . . . . . . . . (alt/option) + drag (using selection tool)
create a grid of image frames. . . . . . . . . . . . use the arrow keys while drawing/
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dragging with the frame or rectangle tool
The following are the shortcuts I have personally created for various commands.
They do NOT already exist in InDesign, you will need to manually create them by
choosing edit>keyboard shortcuts. From the “product area” drop down, choose
“panel manus.” Scroll down to “Links,” find the appropriate command and enter
your desired keyboard shortcut in the “new shortcut” box.
edit link in photoshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (cmd/ctrl) + .
reveal link in bridge (or mini-bridge). . . . . . . (cmd/ctrl) + /
PS:
If you don’t have InDesign yet and are still on the fence,
download the free trial from adobe.com and give it a test drive!
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
InDesign templates
RockYourWorkflow.com
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Banti Album Proofing
BantiAlbumProofing.com
Adobe Kuler (color schemes)
From within InDesign or Photoshop:
Window>Extensions>Kuler
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
The Non-Designer’s Design Book
by Robin Williams, available here on amazon
I love Robin and think you will too! Her easy going style makes this
book a fast read. You can start doing better work the very
next time you touch your computer!
The Non-Designer’s Type Book
by Robin Williams, available here on amazon
If you really want to geek out and take your appreciation of
typography to a whole new level, this is the book for you! :) But
don’t say I didn’t warn you—you’ll never look at text the same again!
How to Design Cool Stuff
A collection of articles from the folks at Before & After Magazine,
available here on amazon.
If you don’t subscribe to the magazine, this is a fantastic alternative.
Combined with Robin’s books (above), you can get a pretty stellar
design foundation on the cheap!
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Before & After Magazine
bamagazine.com
Available as a print or pdf subscription. It’s also worth
checking out their blog. Great videos posts on a regular basis.
The Paradox of Choice
by Barry Schwartz, available here on amazon
Don’t miss his live TED talk! If you’ve never checked out
TED.com before, you are in for a real treat!
Typography Sites
fontsquirrel.com
veer.com
myfonts.com (featuring the “What the Font” tool)
Be sure to that whatever fonts you acquire, you have the
proper permission/license to use them commercially. Gotta
respect our fellow artists. :)
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Helvetica, the movie
available on Netflix streaming
If you really want to geek out and learn to appreciate fonts like
never before, don’t miss this movie. Only 80 minutes long, you’ll
never think of fonts the same way again!
trade printers
4over.com, gotprint.com, psprint.com
Looking to print business cards, post cards, banners, booklets, etc.?
Trade printers offer professional press production at prices you
simply won’t believe.
Be sure to look around if you have specific interests like rounded
corners on business cards, or specialty effects like foil. Don’t be shy,
ask them to send you a paper/sample pack.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Flashes
In addition to my on-camera flash (Canon 580exII, obviously
available from Adorama and B&H), I like to use these cheapo
Vivitar 285HVs off-camera.
It’s rare that they get kicked over, but when they do, I don’t want
to cry about it. The friendlier price tag (compared to the 580exII)
makes it worry-free to put these lights anywhere—even the most
crowded of dance floors.
Available here from Adorama and B&H.
Battery grip
Available here from Adorama and B&H.
Yes, this makes your rig more heavy. BUT—it keeps me from
worrying about running out of power on a busy wedding day
and comes with the added bonus of preventing my camera from
tipping forward while danging from my neck when I change lenses.
Rechargeable AAs with high mAh
I’m not a battery brand expert. I’ve bought a wide collection of
brands and as long as the mAh number was high, they’ve lasted
me the whole day. Perhaps it’s a combination of shooting on
manual flash power too, but the bottom line is—they last.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Sticky Filters
Available here from Adorama and B&H.
This puppies are AWESOME. If you don’t want to spring the cash,
order some colored gels and make your own with velcro and a
pair of scissors. The difference is amazing!
Pixel Pocket Rocket
Available here from Adorama and B&H.
Kelly Moore Bag (in Classic)
kellymoorebag.com
They have some more masculine options too. :)
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Manfrotto 5001B Nano Light Stand
Available here from Adorama and B&H.
These guys fold up nice and tiny making them easy to carry
and easy to move (even in a crowded ballroom)
Westcott Optical White Satin - 43”
Available here from Adorama and B&H.
These umbrellas collapse super small making them easy to stash most
anywhere.
ThinkTank Airport International 2.0
Available here from Adorama and B&H.
I love this bag because it fits as a carry-on for most flights,
including many international segments
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Book companies to check out
finao, asukabook, mpix pro, and blurb do great things.
Ultimately, what you choose will depend on your particular tastes,
interests, and the specific type of book you’re looking to make for a
given project. There are no wrong answers! :)
Tunes for slideshows, etc.
triplescoopmusic.com
Hands down the best place to license music for using in your
slideshows, etc. Some of my favorite artists they have include Daniel
Ho, Nancy Falkow, Jonny Blue, Mindy Gledhill, and Romi Mayes.