Description
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.
Table of Contents
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.
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Adobe After Effects CS5 Classroom in a Book, CourseSmart eTextbook
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$29.99 | ISBN-13: 978-0-321-74940-6
