June 2006 General Meeting -  Quark Publishing Software

     by Troy Segler, Scribe

Brett Field, who has represented Quark publishing software since 1980 and is quite knowledgeable of its capabilities and functions. He illustrated several methods for composing an article, especially one involving advertising. Some of the principles are akin to the use of a high quality photo program. Photos are selected, improved upon, placed on the document and can be faded in or out, along with written information. Brett likened it to Adobe’s publishing program and stated it is the copy of choice for the Daily Oklahoman and the Tulsa World, among numerous other newspapers and magazines. Many companies use Quark for their advertising copy.

A number of persons can access the program simultaneously and edit in real time while other team members are doing their thing. Selection of font type and color blending was done quite easily.

The layout can be saved in pdf format and distributed to the printer.

This is a great program if you are involved in high quality publication. You will probably not wish to perform any setup function the program will not perform.

A copy of QuarkXpress 7 was won by Susan Schmidt. Susan indicated she already had a project in mind and was elated on winning the drawing for this item. Carolyn Kirk was the recipient of a Brother plain paper printer, fax machine. Lauren Jones, a visitor, received a copy of Click and Burn, while Gary Horton will become a new member of our Computer Club.

I hope your schedule will allow you to attend the July General Meeting.

 

Susan Schmidt	Carolyn Kirk	Laren Jones	Gary Horton