In this tutorial, Dave takes an image and uses Channels to create a spot color version which he then takes over to InDesign to ready for printing.
Author: Dave Cross
For close to 25 years, Dave Cross has been helping photographers and creative professionals get the most out of their software. Starting with Adobe Illustrator classes in 1987, Dave has taught Photoshop,Illustrator and InDesign to thousands of users around the world. He has a Bachelor of Education, is an Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop CS5 and is a Certified Technical Trainer. Dave has taught at Photoshop World (20 times), written numerous articles and several books, co-hosts Photoshop User TV and has appeared in many DVDs and online courses for Kelby Training. Dave is the Lead Instructor for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, and runs his own studio/workshop space in Tampa, FL. Over the last 12 years, Dave has taught Photoshop in every state in the United States, throughout Canada and in Europe, consistently earning rave reviews. Dave is well-known for his engaging style, his humor and his ability to make complex topics easy to understand. In 2009 Dave was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame.
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That was useful. Thanks!
Thats so amazing i really had no idea about that…you made it so easy for me to understand.
Thank you for the great information. It helps to see what you are doing
great tutorial. Thanks!!!
I have installed the latest Flash but still no video. ???
Is this in CS5 because I do not see the “Doutone” Option in the adobe I am using!
If you aren’t using a mac how do you get to the levels?
Very educational and interesting…thanks!
hello – You mentioned an InDesign tutorial about spot colors by Jeff Witchel. I am having a hard time finding it, could you provide a link?
Thanks!