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Adobe after Effects CS5 Visual Effects and Compositing Studio Techniques

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ISBN-10: 032171962X

ISBN-13: 9780321719621

Edition: 2011

Authors: Mark Christiansen

List price: $62.99
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This is the only book on the market to focus exclusively on the creation of visual effects for After Effects users, and is a one-stop resource for anyone who wants in-depth explanations that demystify the realm of visual effects and how they were created, thanks to veteran author Mark Christiansen's friendly and accessible style. A thoroughly packed, informative read, this masterful guide focuses on explaining the essential concepts, features, and techniques that are key to creating seamless movie-quality visual effects. Users who are comfortable with After Effects will find a helpful review of the fundamentals - managing footage, viewing and editing layers, animating type, and more - so…    
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Book details

List price: $62.99
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Pearson Technology Group Canada
Publication date: 10/6/2010
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 504
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English

Introduction
Working Foundations
Composite in After Effects
The Timeline
Mattes, Masks, and Modes
Optimizing Projects
Effects Compositing Essentials
Color Correction
Color Keying
Rotoscoping and Paint
Effective Motion Tracking
The Camera and Optics
Expressions
HDR Compositing and Color Management
Creative Explorations
Light
Climate: Air, Water, Smoke, Clouds
Pyrotechnics: Fire, Explosions, Energy
Index