Adobe After Effects 6 Hands-On Training [Paperback]

Lynda Weinman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321228545 | ISBN-13: 978-0321228543 | Publication Date: December 4, 2003

Learn basic techniques for creating motion graphics and special effects for film, video and the Web. The accompanying CD-ROM features exercises and QuickTime tutorials.

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About the Author

Lynda Weinman is an author, instructor, and designer specializing in graphics and design for screen-based media. She has taught digital arts at numerous seminars and colleges, including Art Center College of Design, American Film Institute, San Francisco State University, and UCLA. Lynda is a featured columnist on digital graphics and animation, and writes for numerous national and international magazines. Her Web design books have been translated into several languages, and are published in second and third editions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press (December 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321228545
• ISBN-13: 978-0321228543
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #619,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mac user only, March 21, 2005

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Outdoor Dog (N.J.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adobe After Effects 6 Hands-On Training (Paperback)

While the author states that she is writting a cross platform book,
she ofter fails to explain the correct way of doing things on the Windows platform. The Windows user is left to figure it out on their own. The Windows user may find another title more suitable.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars solid introduction, October 15, 2005

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schnoggi - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adobe After Effects 6 Hands-On Training (Paperback)

traditionally the Meyers books are considered the standard, but they're kind of dense, a lot to absorb, and they move through material a bit fast. If you're committed and hungry, then maybe they're what you want, but if you want a gentler beginning to build your confidence, I think you're better off starting with this book, and then taking on the Meyers books once you have a solid overall grounding. The difference in layout alone is plenty reason: this book has a lot more white space and breathing room, while the Meyers books are just crammed margin to margin, and feel smaller, even though they are the same size. Properly delivered, AE gives itself up wonderfully, but there's so much to it, you run the risk of overwhelm if it piles on too fast.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE VERY BEST BOOK FOR "AFTER EFFECTS 6" PERIOD !!, July 17, 2005

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Media Guy (New Mexico, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adobe After Effects 6 Hands-On Training (Paperback)

I am a Production Manager for a major TV Station in the Southwest. This is by far the most comprehensive and informative step by step book on "Adobe After Effects" that I have ever read on the subject. Perfect if you are a beginner and working on MAC platform. If you are already familiar with previous versions of After Effects maybe you should look for a more technically advanced book. But if you are new to the subject you won't find a better book than this one. Period!