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Packed with expert tips, tricks and instructions across more than 500 stylishly illustrated pages, the Affinity Publisher Workbook combines the vast knowledge of our own in-house experts with exciting contributions from leading designers, publishers and other creatives to help you really make the most of the app.
Search Preferences and set up Affinity Publisher to your taste; Work in pixels, points, picas and physical document units; Rich History Instantly undo/redo over 8,000 History steps; Save History so you can undo steps later even on different computers; Undo actions performed in other Affinity suite apps. Magazine templates. If you’re looking for a quick way to create a magazine layout in Affinity. Access to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign (Or Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, Affinity Publisher as an Alternative). I will be using the Adobe Creative Cloud versions, but those with older version can still get a lot out of this class. CV Resume Template. Check out this simple and clean resume template. It's got different layout. Fundamental things like master pages, margins, columns, text boxes and page numbers will be set up for you, and by using Affinity Publisher’s powerful layout and typography tools, you can easily add your own content, move objects around and customise the design to suit your needs.
It features an impressive variety of hands-on publishing projects for both Mac and Windows, handy keyboard shortcut cheat sheets, as well as links to downloadable resources so you can complete the projects yourself and start mastering the app’s vast tools and capabilities.
Chapter 1: Interface Tour (p16-75)
Get to grips with every tool, persona, option and panel, and learn how to customise your workspace and keyboard shortcuts.
Chapter 2: Core Skills (p78-149)
Master the essential techniques you’ll need to use the app and to complete the hands-on projects provided in the workbook.
- Pages and master pages
- Object control
- Picture frames
- Text styles
- Previewing your work
Chapter 3: Page Design Principles (p152-171)
Learn some basic principles to adopt when laying out your pages in Affinity Publisher with our in-house product expert, Emily Goater.
- Structure
- Voice and message
- Balance
- Consistency
- > Impact
- Emphasise
- De-emphasise
- Alignment
- Typography
Chapter 4: Professional Projects (p173-323)
Follow the complete design process of four classic professional projects. Links to downloadable resources are provided for each project so you’ll have everything you need to complete them yourself.
Produce a press-ready, trifold brochure With Serif’s creative projects manager, Ian Cornwall
- Creating guides
- Designing the pages
- Taking images further with StudioLink
Design a magazine from scratch With experienced editor and designer, Adam Banks
- Adding column guides and baseline grids
- Completing a master page
- Laying out your pages and articles
- Designing a cover
Publish digital and print fashion lookbooks With Serif’s creative projects manager, Ian Cornwall
- Snapping
- Adding text
- Including hyperlinks
- Working with smart master pages
Create a standout CV/resumé With professional designer, Rosa Maglione
- Creating text frames
- Applying accent colours and decorations
- Printing and exporting
Chapter 5: Creative Projects (p325-423)
Explore traditional publishing techniques used in book creation as well as single page design used for covers and posters. Like the previous chapter, links to downloadable resources needed to complete each project are provided.
- Reinvent a classic children's book
- Design an eye-catching book cover with renowned illustrator, Steve Simpson
- Make a print-ready, large-format film festival poster
Chapter 6: Corporate Publishing Projects (p425-519)
Delve into the world of corporate publishing in this chapter and learn all about branding with Serif graphic designer, James Bates, and designer David Hussner. Links to all downloadable resources are provided at the beginning of each project.
- Brand Guide
- Stationery
- Annual Report
Plus! Pull-out keyboard shortcut cheat sheets
Tear out the helpful keyboard shortcut cheat sheets from the back of the book and keep on hand for easy reference.
Affinity Publisher Book Layout Templates
Take a peek at a sample section
Microsoft Publisher Book Layout
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