After Effects CS4
Subtitle: essential training
By: with Chad Perkins
Contributors: Lynda.com (Firm)
Publisher: lynda.com
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Ventura, CA
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
ISBN-13: 9781596714953
Subjects: Web sites; Authoring programs; Design; Adobe After Effects
Other titles: Adobe After Effects CS4
Description: "In After Effects CS4 Essential Training, Chad Perkins teaches fundamental motion graphics design techniques from the ground up. He shows how to gather video, audio, and graphical source materials into layered compositions, make edits and adjustments, then bring it all to life with a powerful array of visual effects and animation techniques. These skills are demonstrated in a series of increasingly intricate projects, from creating a galaxy to building a fantasy battle scene. Chad also demonstrates workflows for keying and compositing, shows how to integrate with other applications, shares useful tips and secrets, and much more."--Container.
Notes: Contains tutorial movies and exercise files.

Duration: 8.75 hours.

System requirements for Windows:  XP or Vista; DVD-ROM drive; 1024x768; 24 bit video support; PC sound card/speakers; QuickTime 7 or higher (included); .NET 2.0 or higher (included).

System requirements for Macintosh:  OS 10.3.9 or higher; DVD-ROM drive; 1024x768; 24 bit video support; QuickTime 7 or higher.

Closed-captioned.
Table of contents: title: Creating a simple project; title: Project and importing essentials; title: Using compositions and layers; title: Creating animation; title: Understanding and editing video; title: The power of effects; title: Color correcting footage; title: Creating and animating text; title: Creating animated digital drawings; title: Motion paths; title: Intermediate animation; title: Concealing with masks and keying; title: Compositing 101; title: Stabilizing and tracking motion; title: Working in 3D; title: Using audio; title: Linking audio volume to animation properties; title: Precomposing and nesting compositions; title: Integrating with other Adobe applications; title: Exporting to video and media; title: Bringing it all together.