Webinar on DTP for translators

The objective of this webinar is to introduce translators to the basics of Desktop Publishing, its place in the process of translating a document and the main tools we use for this task.

Topics to be addressed include:

• What is DTP and where it is in the process of publishing / printing?

• Scope of the translator's work on projects with DTP
• Requirements for working with DTP software
• Approaching a project with DTP

This webinar will be conducted through the online courses and events platform Go to Webinar (www.gotowebinar.com). The trainer will make a presentation to attendees covering the above issues, using a PowerPoint presentation and sharing his desktop, to show the main tools that are used.

Attendees may ask public or private questions and request oral participation during the session, if necessary.

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This one-hour webinar will be followed by a series of courses with smaller groups for those who want to get in-depth knowledge of DTP.

Webinar price: 35 USD

Special price for student members: 30 USD


Payment can be done online with credit card, paypal moneybookers or wire transfer. Please click on the buy button on the right to purchase your spot.

Also, for some countries, local payment will be available, see Local payment option for training sessions for more information.

For PC-based Users

• Required: Windows® 2000, XP, 2003 Server or Vista
• Required: Internet Explorer® 6.0 or newer, or Mozilla® Firefox® 2.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL or better recommended
• Recommended: Minimum of Pentium® class 1GHz CPU with 512 MB of RAM (2 GB of RAM for Windows Vista)

For Mac®-based Users

• Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or later
• Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 2.0 or newer; (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL or better recommended
• Required: PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel processor, 512 MB of RAM or better

To Use VoIP (mic & speakers)

• Required: Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended)
• Required: Microphone and speakers (USB headset recommended)

Please click here to test your connectivity before the webinar.

Mauricio Coitiño    View feedback | View all courses

Bio: Mauricio Coitiño se desempeña profesionalmente como traductor y diseñador gráfico freelance desde hace más de cinco años. Posee experiencia en servicios de DTP para agencias de traducción, traducción de sitios web, diseño editorial y diseño de imagen corporativa. Es Técnico Profesional en Diseño Gráfico y estudiante avanzado de Licenciatura en Diseño Gráfico y del IH Diploma in Translation. Desde 2007 enseña Español como lengua extranjera en International House Montevideo. Mauricio Coitiño has been a professional EN-ES translator and graphics designer for over five years. He is experienced in DTP services for translation agencies, website translation, editorial design and corporate image design. He is a professional graphics operator and an advanced student of a BA in Graphic Design and the IH Diploma in Translation. Since 2007, he has been teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language at International House Montevideo.