Project Management/MRM
EasyProjects – outline coming soon.
Workamajig – a popular choice among agencies and in-house alike, Workamajig (formerly Creative Manager Pro) offers an almost total package when it comes to managing the marketing function. While the developer offers training to it’s customer base, DesktopMedia can offer on-site/on-line training as well, for everything from the basics to “touch up” training. Custom class available upon request.
Variable Data, Conditional Processing
XMPie – utilizing uPlan, uCreate, and uProduce use conditional processing to strategically develop and target demographics with special offers, version control and output ranging from personalized coupons, direct mail, signage, and much more. Harness the power of InDesign server and this powerful workflow. Custom class available on request.
uDirect – learn how to use this powerful InDesign plug-in to take datamerge to the next level by creating “conditions” based on your customer data. Spend the day learning how to merge data, create conditional objects, merge everything from files to variables, to create unique, one-of-kind printed pieces.
Digital Asset Management
Portfolio – one of the first and still the most popular DAM on the market today, Portfolio offers flexibility and scalability with its suite of products. Spend the day with us as we learn how to plan and create a catalogue. Features we’ll be teaching include: catalogue creation, file addition, custom fields, generating thumbnails, previews, custom views and saved searches, smart galleries, watched folders, batch processing and much more.
Print Production Management
Acrobat – learn how to use preflight analysis, repair, validation and audit trail. Examine a file for multiple workflows, in this case, utilizing print production tools to pinpoint specific issues.
Pitstop – one of the original print production tools that let you get “under the hood” of a PDF and truly access and edit every element.
JDF – learn how to create and or participate in a JDF (job definition file) workflow. Either your service provider, or you if you have Acrobat Professional, can create an electronic job ticket in order to automate the print production workflow thru the print manufacturing plant.
