Introduction
Welcome
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Using the exercise files
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What you should know before watching this course
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1. Overview of the Fixed-Layout Format
Comparing fixed-layout EPUBs to flowable EPUBs
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Exploring fixed-layout EPUBs on the Kobo and the iPad
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Understanding the format's unique features and challenges
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Taking a look at the files inside a fixed-layout EPUB
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Assembling your toolset
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2. Optimizing Text and Graphics for Fixed-Layout Export
Exporting the existing layout to preview any problems quickly
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Understanding how InDesign converts graphic content
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Understanding how InDesign converts live text
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Checking your fonts for EPUB readiness and embedding privileges
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Working with Typekit desktop fonts
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Learning which typographical attributes are supported
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Creating and optimizing a cover image
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Creating a navigational table of contents (TOC)
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Using bookmarks instead of a TOC style for navigation
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3. Adding Interactivity and Rich Media
Interactivity and rich media overview
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Using the new EPUB Interactivity Preview panel
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Adding hyperlinks and cross-references
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Animating objects with the Animation panel
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Managing the sequence of multiple animations
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Creating buttons that trigger actions
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Adding pop-ups with Hide/Show buttons
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Creating slideshows with multistate objects
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Adding animations from Adobe Edge Animate
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Converting rich media files with Adobe Media Encoder
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Adding video and sound files
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4. Exporting to Fixed-Layout EPUB
Choosing Options in the General section
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Understanding Spread Control options
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Reviewing options in the Conversion, CSS, and JavaScript tabs
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Entering metadata
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Adding apps to preview the EPUB
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5. Previewing and Testing
Devices and software that support the fixed-layout EPUB
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Using Dropbox to proof ebooks
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Adding the EPUB to a Kobo ereader
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Previewing on the desktop with the Readium browser extension
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Validating the EPUB
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6. Editing the Finished EPUB
Editing EPUBs: Tools and techniques
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Making a dual-orientation ebook for the iPad
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Linking to videos instead of embedding them
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Customizing the navigational TOC
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Conclusion
Resources and next steps
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Ex_Files_EPUBs_Id_CC.zip
(1.3 GB)