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1. Image Panels Floating Over a Ghosted Image | Adobe Illustrator    webdesign.org

In my last tutorial, I discussed “Creating a Window Through Your Brochure Cover.” The Steps involved in creating the die cut look of the layout, resulted in some interesting feedback from readers. One particular reader's comments stood out. Gary Spedding asked the following question – “Is there a way to create a transparent look within InDesign using an image in the background with panels floating above it which contain the same image perfectly lined up with the original image beneath?” I always say that I learn as much about various applications from other users questions as I do from actually using the programs myself on a daily basis. This question not only made me think, the answer lead to the following tutorial.