Comments on: Happy Birthday (again) InDesign… math tip video

By: David Blatner

David Blatner — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:34:57 +0000

Here’s another video I did for Adobe’s Happy Birthday InDesign site:
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/indesign-10th-anniversary/learn-shortcuts/

By: David Blatner

David Blatner — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:43:37 +0000

Thanks everyone for the nice comments. Well, I’m sure if I had made the movie myself I would have picked music that reflects my personal aesthetics better.

(Personal story: I was once a disc jockey at my college radio station. The station “format” was “alternative,” which included punk, thrasher, or anything that would give you a headache or cause your parents to get indigestion. I decided to bring my own records in for my 6 am – 8 am slot, including Donovan, Simon & Garfunkle, and Jean-Michele Jarre… suffice it to say that I was somewhat of a “square” peg in a round hole. I didn’t start appreciating the depth and heart of reggae or Led Zep until many years later.)

As for the percentage thing, Bran: Yes, I left out all kinds of stuff. I was asked to keep it under 30 seconds or a minute! Whew…

By: Jennie

Jennie — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:30:00 +0000

I’ve heard the tip a gazillion times…and it never gets old!!! Thanks David for all that you do to help us play with our toys better! Yes, ID is my main work toy, and I love it.

By: Branislav Milic

Branislav Milic — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:29:05 +0000

David,

You have forgotten to mention that InDesign also does percentages !!!

Add +33.7% to a value and it will calculate the new value too !

C. Posey, I was joking but it seems you didn’t get it.

By: C. Posey

C. Posey — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:23:36 +0000

David – I think its great music… don’t listen to them.

By: James Wamser

James Wamser — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:21:06 +0000

Great tip David, but I have to agree with Branislav regarding the music choice!

By: Branislav Milic

Branislav Milic — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:06:56 +0000

Guys,

When I listen to the music you have chosen, it is clear that you have smoked something not legal even on Mars.