Description
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The 14 project-based lessons in this book show students step-by-step the key techniques for working in After Effects CS5 and how to work efficiently and deliver in the widest possible range of media types. In addition to learning the key elements of the After Effects interface, this completely revised CS5 edition covers 64-bit performance; new Mocha, Color Finesse 3, and Digieffects FreeForm plug-ins; Roto Brush; AVC-Intra and expanded RED camera support; and more. The companion DVD-ROM includes sample project files and footage for students to use as they work their way through the lessons in the book.
Features and Benefits
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The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe After Effects CS5
* Comprehensive, project-based lessons teach key techniques for creating motion graphics and visual effects
* All-updated lessons demonstrate new features, including 64-bit performance, Roto Brush, AVC-Intra and expanded RED camera support, and more
* Official training series from Adobe Systems Inc., developed with the support of Adobe product experts
Table of Contents
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GETTING STARTED
1 GETTING TO KNOW THE WORKFLOW
2 CREATING A BASIC ANIMATION USING EFFECTS AND PRESETS
3 ANIMATING TEXT
4 WORKING WITH SHAPE LAYERS
5 ANIMATING A MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION
6 ANIMATING LAYERS
7 WORKING WITH MASKS
8 DISTORTING OBJECTS WITH THE PUPPET TOOLS
9 ROTOSCOPING
10 PERFORMING COLOR CORRECTION
11 BUILDING 3D OBJECTS
12 USING 3D FEATURES
13 ADVANCED EDITING TECHNIQUES
14 RENDERING AND OUTPUTTING
Appendix: Color Management in After Effects CS5
Index.
About the Authors
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The Adobe Creative Team of designers, writers, and editors has extensive, real world knowledge of Adobe products. They work closely with the Adobe product development teams and Adobe's Instructional Communications team to come up with creative, challenging, and visually appealing projects to help both new and experienced users get up to speed quickly on Adobe software products.
