Video - Direction & Production, Video - Multimedia Technology, Other Applications and Techniques - Multimedia Technology, Special Effects for Film, Adobe Software - Other Graphics Software, Television - Production & Professional, Cinematography
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Overview
Adobe After Effects has been called "Photoshop on steroids." This revolutionary video compositing program allows you to take still images and make them dance. It lets you layer video on top of video, and create lightning, snow, rain, fireworks, explosions, and much more. Real World After Effects shows you how to harness the power of this magnificent program. Users of all levels will benefit from this hands-on guide. Real World After Effects picks up where the manual stops; it covers the latest versions 3.1 for the Macintosh, Windows 95, and Windows NT, and even the Production Bundle. Learn how to create effects with traveling mattes. Make textures that move. Learn how to add sound and output to professional-quality video. the book takes you from the very simplest exercises through the creation of complete special effects. Each chapter includes many step by step, hands-on exercises, and the CD provides all the files needed to work them. You'll find: * Basic information about After Effects' tools, functions, and commands * Tips for making your work easier and quicker * Chapters on using vector-based text in After Effects and creating realistic animation effects * In-depth exercises covering the best built-in and third-party filters available for After Effects * A discussion of the best companion programs for After Effects, including PhotoshopBook Details
Published
October 1, 1997
Publisher
Peachpit Press
Pages
504
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780201688399