Adobe After Effects CS4 Visual Effects and Compositing Studio Techniques - Mark Christiansen

• This manual is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in creating visual effects using Adobe After Effects CS4.
• Written by veteran author Mark Christiansen, it provides in-depth explanations and demystifies the realm of visual effects.
• The guide covers essential concepts, features, and techniques for creating seamless movie-quality visual effects.
• It includes a review of After Effects fundamentals, such as managing footage, editing layers, and animating type, to help users work smarter and more efficiently.
• Readers will learn core techniques for effects compositing, including color matching, keying, rotoscoping, motion tracking, and using expressions in After Effects.
• The book also explores professional effects that readers might want to re-create, making it suitable for users of all levels.
• Comprehensive coverage of new features in Adobe After Effects CS4 is included, such as searchable timelines and projects, Photoshop 3D layers import, and improved workflow for mobile devices.
• The manual is accompanied by a companion DVD offering demos of After Effects CS4, sample footage, and software plug-ins.
• All Peachpit's eBooks contain the same content as the print edition, with a link provided for accessing the media files.
• Helpful tips are included for accessing the media files, such as searching for "Where are the lesson files?" and using a web-enabled device or computer to access the files.

Author: Christiansen, Mark

Publisher: Adobe Press

Illustration: n

Language: ENG

Title: Adobe After Effects CS4 Visual Effects and Compositing Studio Techniques

Pages: 00496 (Encrypted) / 00496 (Encrypted)

On Sale: 2010-04-09

SKU-13/ISBN: 9780321592019

Category: Computers : Interactive & Multimedia