Adobe After Effects CS3 Professional Studio Techniques
by Mark Christiansen
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Author: Mark ChristiansenEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-11-30
ISBN: 0321499786
Number of pages: 480
Publisher: Adobe Press
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Book Review: Straightforward, 'real world' applicable techniques.
Summary: 5 Stars
With one of the most refreshingly honest forewords I've found in a techinical book yet, Mark Christiansen & Stu Maschwitz have created an After Effects manual which, unlike so many others, DOESN'T focus on motion graphics, but reveals the studio techniques required to use After Effects as a fully fledged, fully capable compositing suite. It is obvious from the getgo that these authors are passionate about their craft, and have a real desire to raise the standards in the visual fx industry, and show just how capable After Effects is without the need to resort to other, ridiculously expensive compositing suites.
So many other books focus on 3D layer and text effects while completely ignoring the problems which visfx artists encounter in real world situations. This book does exactly the opposite, focusing entirely on compositing and related techniques and has proved an invaluable resource. Despite what they authors say about this book not being aimed at After Effects beginners, the sections on pipeline optimisation and camera & optics contain information that I wish I had've been taught when I first started using AE, and as such, even someone with only a very basic understanding of AE should invest in this book.
Summary of Adobe After Effects CS3 Professional Studio Techniques
This is the only book in the After Effects market to focus exclusively on the creation of visual effects, 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. Readers will learn how to put After Effects to work to create the shots they need. Users who are comfortable with After Effects will find a helpful review of After Effects fundamentals--managing footage, viewing and editing layers, animating type, and more--so they can learn how to work smarter and more efficiently. Readers of all levels will learn core techniques for effects compositing: color matching, keying, rotoscoping, motion tracking, and emulating the camera. The final section of the book delves into creative explorations, demonstrating actual effects that readers might want to re-create. Readers will also find comprehensive coverage of all that's new in this upgrade. Throughout the book, beautiful full-color examples demonstrate what's possible, while the companion DVD offers plenty of sample footage and dozens of demos of the most useful After Effects plug-ins. .Web Graphics Books
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