Downloads
Keep an eye on this page as it will increase the number of downloads over the next few weeks.
JOUR609 - Xpress Publication
Title Page for SoundSlides
Download this linked zipped .psd file that's 598 by 448 pixels. It's designed for the title page for the default size of SoundSlides. The photoshop file contains layers for the image, the headline, a readount, instructions and credits.
Download this linked zipped .psd file that's 598 by 448 pixels. It's designed for the title page for the default size of SoundSlides. The photoshop file contains layers for the image, the headline, a readount, instructions and credits.
NARRATIVE BASE KIT FOR XPRESS ONLINE
The link above will download a 3.2Mb zip file that contains the base Flash file that you will need to use to put together a custom Multiple-Media Narrative. It already has a preloader, scrubber and the Xpress brand within the Flash file. View the online example of the new treatment or download the original (3.2Mb) .fla source file. Follow this lesson for this base kit.
The link above will download a 3.2Mb zip file that contains the base Flash file that you will need to use to put together a custom Multiple-Media Narrative. It already has a preloader, scrubber and the Xpress brand within the Flash file. View the online example of the new treatment or download the original (3.2Mb) .fla source file. Follow this lesson for this base kit.
3-COL SCRIPT TEMPLATE
Download this 3-column script Microsoft Word template in preparation for your Interactive Narrative. This was made courtesy of MSNBC.com. To see an example of how to use this script template, download this prepared script for MSNBC.com's Olympics of Tomorrow.
Download this 3-column script Microsoft Word template in preparation for your Interactive Narrative. This was made courtesy of MSNBC.com. To see an example of how to use this script template, download this prepared script for MSNBC.com's Olympics of Tomorrow.
ADOBE IMAGEREADY
CS DROPLETS
Use these ImageReady droplets to automate the task of resizing your photos for Xpress. It requires ImageReady CS (Windows or Mac) which is installed on each computer in the Journalism Labs. There are three droplets specifically for two different types of uses: XpressGallery and XpressGalleryTN are for Photo Galleries. XpressMultimedia are for Multimedia pieces. Download this a short tutorial on how to use this droplet (PDF). You can also download a tutorial on how to create your own pop-up gallery (PDF).
Use these ImageReady droplets to automate the task of resizing your photos for Xpress. It requires ImageReady CS (Windows or Mac) which is installed on each computer in the Journalism Labs. There are three droplets specifically for two different types of uses: XpressGallery and XpressGalleryTN are for Photo Galleries. XpressMultimedia are for Multimedia pieces. Download this a short tutorial on how to use this droplet (PDF). You can also download a tutorial on how to create your own pop-up gallery (PDF).
XPRESS CHART GRAPHIC
The link above will download a 172Kb zip file that contains an Adobe Illustrator 10 file with an established bar chart. You can simply open up the file and enter your own data set within the chart. Some knowledge of Illustrator will be helpful.
The link above will download a 172Kb zip file that contains an Adobe Illustrator 10 file with an established bar chart. You can simply open up the file and enter your own data set within the chart. Some knowledge of Illustrator will be helpful.
JOUR395 - Intro to Online Journalism
Lede Art for 1001words Package
Download this linked zipped .psd file that's 620 by 500 pixels. It's designed for the lede art for your 1001words package. The photoshop file contains layers for the image, the headline, a readount, instructions and credits.
Download this linked zipped .psd file that's 620 by 500 pixels. It's designed for the lede art for your 1001words package. The photoshop file contains layers for the image, the headline, a readount, instructions and credits.
1001WORDS.ORG TEMPLATES
The link above will download a 6.1Mb zip file that contains the three individual story flash files you will use to put your Interactive Package together. The Flash Lesson 01 on the Lessons page will help you learn how to work with the basics of Flash as well as learn how to use this template.
The link above will download a 6.1Mb zip file that contains the three individual story flash files you will use to put your Interactive Package together. The Flash Lesson 01 on the Lessons page will help you learn how to work with the basics of Flash as well as learn how to use this template.
3-COL SCRIPT TEMPLATE
Download this 3-column script Microsoft Word template in preparation for your Interactive Narrative. This was made courtesy of MSNBC.com. To see an example of how to use this script template, download this prepared script for MSNBC.com's Olympics of Tomorrow.
Download this 3-column script Microsoft Word template in preparation for your Interactive Narrative. This was made courtesy of MSNBC.com. To see an example of how to use this script template, download this prepared script for MSNBC.com's Olympics of Tomorrow.
JOUR450 - Publication Design & Graphics
INDESIGN BROADSHEET TEMPLATE
The link above will download a 364Kb zip file that contains a broadsheet (12x22 inches) template in InDesign 2.0. It has stylesheets for headlines, body text, byline, captions and jumplines already established. You can also download:
> a Broadsheet 3-page template with ads (12x22).
> a Xpress size template (11x17).
> a 8.5x11 magazine template
The link above will download a 364Kb zip file that contains a broadsheet (12x22 inches) template in InDesign 2.0. It has stylesheets for headlines, body text, byline, captions and jumplines already established. You can also download:
> a Broadsheet 3-page template with ads (12x22).
> a Xpress size template (11x17).
> a 8.5x11 magazine template
DUMMY PAGE FOR A BROADSHEET (PDF)
The link will download a 196Kb PDF of a 6-column 22-inches dummy sheet for your design and layout purposes. Simply download and print as many as you wish.
> a 8.5x11 Magazine Dummy Sheet
The link will download a 196Kb PDF of a 6-column 22-inches dummy sheet for your design and layout purposes. Simply download and print as many as you wish.
> a 8.5x11 Magazine Dummy Sheet
INFO CHART GRAPHIC
The link above will download a 172Kb zip file that contains an Adobe Illustrator 10 file with an established bar chart. You can simply open up the file and enter your own data set within the chart. Some knowledge of Illustrator will be helpful.
The link above will download a 172Kb zip file that contains an Adobe Illustrator 10 file with an established bar chart. You can simply open up the file and enter your own data set within the chart. Some knowledge of Illustrator will be helpful.
EXTRAS
CD FACE TEMPLATE
The link above will download a 4.5Mb zip file containing templates files for designing a CD face using the Neato CD/DVD Labels. The templates include a Photoshop (DVDface.psd) and Illustrator (DVDface.ai) file. Design your background image using the Photoshop file and then place the type content in the Illustrator file.
The link above will download a 4.5Mb zip file containing templates files for designing a CD face using the Neato CD/DVD Labels. The templates include a Photoshop (DVDface.psd) and Illustrator (DVDface.ai) file. Design your background image using the Photoshop file and then place the type content in the Illustrator file.