Back in November, Adobe asked me if I'd be interested in recording a bunch of video tutorials on InDesign CS3. Well, not Adobe itself; but a nice woman who *worked* for Adobe asked me.

She explained that the videos would be included in a free "CS3 Video Tutorials" DVD that'd ship with every CS3 product package. Flattered and petrified at the same time (hmmm this meant I had to actually *learn* the beta instead of playing with it), of course I said yes. I had to fly down to a recording studio in early December for the recording sessions, but that was no problem since I'm from Chicago and the studio was in southern California. Did I mention it was December.

Fast forward to April 16th when Adobe started shipping CS3. I wondered how many users would bother fishing out the DVD from the box to see the videos — I know I hardly ever do that. But I just learned last week that not only am I "inbox" as they say; I'm also online. Adobe has posted all the 40+ presenters' video tutorials covering almost every CS3 product on their web site, and anyone can view them.

CS3 Video Workshop
http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/video_workshop/

Look for my fifteen or so videos in the InDesign section! They run the gamut from the most basic ("How to Make a Selection") to advanced new features ("Working with Variables"). My partner in crime at InDesignSecrets.com, David Blatner, also has some excellent InDesign video tutorials there.

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Upcoming Conferences
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Next week I'm doing a session on Adobe Bridge CS2/CS3 for Designers at the
Vector and Pixel Conferences here in Chicago, during the one day they overlap (Wed., May 2): http://vectorconference.com
http://pixelconference.com

And in early June — June 4 through 8 — I'll be in New York City doing a bunch of sessions at the 2007 InDesign Conference. Check the schedule to see what I'm presenting: http://idconference.com

Haven't registered yet? Enter the coupon code [provided to DG subscribers only] for $100 off the registration fee for any of these three conferences.

I'd love to see you there … be sure and introduce yourself as a DesignGeek reader if you get a chance!