After Effects 6 Essential Training [CD-ROM]

Lynda Weinman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 2004

After Effects 6 Essential Training with Lynda Weinman offers a thorough overview of the most essential features of the standard version of the latest release of After Effects! The newest features, such as Paint effects and Text Layers are covered, as well all other fundamental to intermediate features. You will create animated compositions as you learn everything from simple transformations using Keyframes, Effects, Masks, and Track Mattes, to more advanced concepts covering Photoshop and Illustrator Integration, Text Layers, Paint Effects, 3D Layers, Lights, Multiple Cameras, Expressions, Parenting, and Compositing.

Topics Include:

• Effects Rendering
• 3D
• Lighting
• Camera
• Keyframe techniques
• Photoshop and Illustrator integration
• Parenting
• Expressions
• Paint
• Text layers

Duration: 6 hours
On 2 CD-ROMs

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From the Publisher

Each lynda.com CD/DVD course offers hours of training movies that you watch on your computer. The movies are recorded in pixel-perfect quality, and include the authors' narration and movements as they teach the subject matter. Courses include the same project files that the instructors use, so you can follow along at your own pace. lynda.com tutorials are great for visual learners and people who like to learn by doing. Topics include software applications, workflow optimization, tips and techniques, and much more. Play, fast-forward, and rewind for easy learning.

About the Author

Lynda Weinman is the co-founder of lynda.com. She has taught After Effects since version 1.0 at Art Center College of Design, UCLA, American Film Institute and San Francisco State Multimedia Studies Center. She has won numerous awards for her teaching and writing, and is passionate about After Effects.

Product Details

• CD-ROM: 300 pages
• Publisher: lynda.com, Inc. (January 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930727623
• ISBN-13: 978-1930727625
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,711,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)