After Effects 5.0/5.5 Hands-On Training

Adobe After Effects has been called the Photoshop of video and animation. This powerful program provides video producers, Web developers and designers the tools to create sophisticated motion graphics and effects for film, video, CD/DVD and the Web. Adobe After Effects 5 Hands-On Trainingleads readers through the basics of After Effects and beyond, covering key principles, techniques, tips, and all the new features of version 5. Featuring dozens of hands-on exercises designed by Lynda Weinman, the book is built around specific, real-world projects that teach core techniques such as managing footage, layering, masking, creating effects and rendering. New After Effects features such as 3D compositing, hierarchical layering, 16-bit color channel capability, and new animation and masking enhancements are also explained in detail.