Trish and Chris Meyer share their years of real-world production experience in this vital update to the acclaimed Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects series. More than a step-by-step review of the features, you learn how this program integrates into real-world production workflows from award-winning artists who make their living using After Effects. This full-color guide is packed with visual examples, and the enclosed DVD-ROM is loaded with source material and projects that encourage you to practice their techniques.Creating Motion Graphics Volume 2: Advanced Techniques focuses on core concepts such as audio, alpha channels, and manipulating time, plus Professional edition features such as color keying (including Keylight) and motion tracking. The timeless subjects of video and film are demystified, while Expressions and the new Paint engine are covered in depth. Detailed chapters explore the integration between After Effects and programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D applications, nonlinear editing systems, and Web tools.
USER LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced. Topics include:
New chapters on Paint and Color Correction (including Color Finesse)
Advanced animation techniques, including mastering Expressions
Integrating with graphic and 3D programs, Web tools, and NLEs
Mastering the technicalities of video and film, including widescreen and HD.
'I can't think of anyone more qualified to show you how to get the most out of After Effects than Trish and Chris Meyer.'
-- Steve Kilisky, Senior Product Manager, Adobe After Effects
'From my earliest days using After Effects, I owe much of what I know to Trish and Chris Meyer's classes and books.'
-- Alex Lindsay, ex-ILM/JAK Films, founder dvGarage
'Learn what is NOT in the Adobe manual. Yes, you heard me right, Adobe does not cover in their manuals much of what AE can do. Luckily we have the Meyers. ... It is a loaded arsenal of technical information.'
-- Mike Gondek, CreativeCOW.net reviewer
'...Overall, these books are fantastic and as far as I'm concerned they should come in the box with After Effects. If you want a real start with this fantastic program, get yourself a copy of all of these.'
-- Adrian Thompson, CGFocus.com, on Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects, Vol. 1 & 2 and After Effects in Production
