Adobe After Effects 5 and 5.5: Motion Graphics and Visual Effects (Against the Clock Graphic Art) Book

Part of the Against The Clock Series! Already popular in corporate training environments! All books in this series are built with the same pedagogical structure, designed to be used separately or in sets. Project-based instruction lets users learn the basics of the software programs while they complete real-world projects. All books are two-color & spiral bound for easy use and reference while working at the computer. All titles work for software across hardware platforms—both Mac and Windows. Coming on the heels of the Desktop Publishing revolution, the use of personal computers for non-linear editing of video, audio, and still footage brings high-level tools to the amateur and professional videographer alike. This ATC book focuses on the use of Adobe's After Effects - the most popular special effects and artistic video editing tools in the nation. In keeping with the publisher's solid and proven approach, the book begins with a series of structured, hands-on exercises designed to familiarize the reader with the basic After Effects environment. From there the discussion moves on to the collection and management of footage, stills and audio, covers transitional and superimposition techniques and methods. Animation is explored in depth, as are the finer nuances of using After Effects to achieve complex and compelling video productions. Masking, 3D effects, and many other complex concepts are presented in an effective and easily digested format. An anchor work for the library of any digital videographer. Ellenn Behoriam is the President and founder of Against The Clock, which has its roots in on-site training in many of the nation's leading publishing, design, prepress and printing companies. Today, Ellenn and her staff, along with dozens of professional writers, educators, illustrators, and artists collaborate via a worldwide network to develop, illustrate, test, and publish courses for the Prentice Hall Against The Clock library. The group is dedicated to delivering the most helpful and well thought out series available for the graphic arts industry.Read More