Join Anne-Marie Concepción for an in-depth discussion in this video Using Dropbox to proof ebooks, part of InDesign: Creating Fixed-Layout EPUBs.
…When you're at that stage where you're exporting epub version after epub version,…and you want to see what it looks on the actual device like a Cobalt or…the iPad or some other Android device.…The fastest way in my opinion to do so is to use Drop Box.…It is possible, of course, to hook up a device and…side load it like I showed in the movie.…But especially with the iPad which is kind of a pain to have to sync all the time,…I just find it a lot easier to use Dropbox.…And I'm going to show you how that's done in this video.…
Now, if you're not that familiar with Dropbox itself I want to tell you,…you can go to Lynda.com which of course has, an Up and…Running with Dropbox course with Keith Gilbert who is a fantastic guy.…So, I highly recommend that, in fact I even added it to my playlist on…Interactivity in InDesign at the bottom there up and running with Dropbox.…But the short version is this.…First, if you already have Dropbox installed on your hard drive and…on your iOS device.…Just hang on for one second while I help all these other poor people who do…
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10/14/2014- Examining files inside a fixed-layout EPUB
- Checking fonts for EPUB readiness
- Working with Typekit fonts
- Creating and optimizing images
- Creating a navigational TOC
- Adding hyperlinks and cross-references
- Animating objects
- Creating buttons
- Adding video and sound
- Using the new EPUB Interactivity Preview panel
- Exporting fixed-layout EPUBs
- Testing and validating EPUBs
- Editing EPUBs
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 7s
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1. Overview of the Fixed-Layout Format
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Assembling your toolset7m 43s
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2. Optimizing Text and Graphics for Fixed-Layout Export
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3. Adding Interactivity and Rich Media
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Adding video and sound files5m 40s
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4. Exporting to Fixed-Layout EPUB
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Entering metadata4m 5s
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5. Previewing and Testing
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Validating the EPUB5m 19s
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6. Editing the Finished EPUB
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Conclusion
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Resources and next steps5m 11s
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