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Mark Spencer (Author)
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August 23, 2009 0321635299 978-0321635297 1
In this best-selling guide to Motion 4, you’ll create eight sophisticated projects including a 3D show promo, a network-style title sequence, a DVD motion menu, and an actual temp effect used in Overture Film’s Traitor. Each chapter represents a complete lesson, with a commercial-quality project to work through as you learn. Master trainer Mark Spencer starts with the fundamentals of motion graphics and quickly moves into compositing, animation, motion graphics design, visual effects design, and the world of 3D. The book is fully revised to take advantage of the software’s new features: you’ll explore 3D shadows, reflections, and depth of field; “fly” a camera from one object to another; ripple text characters on and off the screen with ease; animate date and time sequences automatically; and master Motion’s remarkable new linking behavior. Along the way, you’ll work with particles, generators, filters, effects, templates, greenscreen mattes, keying, tracking, paint, and more. Whether you’re just entering the field or are already an accomplished motion graphics pro, this book will have you designing in Motion in record time.

  •  DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files
  •  Focused lessons take you step by step through real-world projects
  •  Accessible writing style puts expert instructors at your side
  •  Ample illustrations help you master techniques fast
  •  Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time
  •  Chapter review questions summarize what you’ve learned and help you prepare for the Apple Pro certification exam


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About the Author

Mark Spencer is a Bay Area based producer, editor, trainer, and writer. He owns Day Street Productions, Inc., a production and post studio focused on motion graphics and corporate/industrial video. Mark is an Apple Certified Master Trainer in Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, and Motion, and the author of Apple Pro Training Series: Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Studio 2.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 552 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (August 23, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321635299
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321635297
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just done with a lot of attention to detail., October 9, 2009
This review is from: Apple Pro Training Series: Motion 4 (Paperback)
Mark Spencer's new book is packed with information, which is something that I like a lot -- especially when the index works so well and the glossary is short and clear.
A simple measurement of information that I use is: is it first hand information? Reader's might have seen Mark's appearance on MacBreak Studio, an HD-podcast show, which will have answered this question already.
The examples reach from nicely done broadcast scenes to a discussion of a VFX shot from the feature film "Traitor", which creates a nice mixture of content -- a balance that Mark Spencer understands how to keep, as well, in this particular ratio between images and text.
All in all, it is well structured, easy to dive right into the adventure of Motion4, as well as for the daily support of one's work. (Well, you might be like me and miss having the printed manuals a lot; Mark's book eases one out of that very nicely.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading, June 11, 2011
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You have to be familiarized with the software for the book goes straight to the point, and this is great. It doesn't waste a word or your time while learning.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite!, March 8, 2011
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I think Mark Spencer is a very talented and smart guy, but this book misses the target! Each chapter is based on performing only a certain aspect of the application. Not really how to use what tools are available within the software, but more like how to create certain projects with it. Definitely not a good beginner book!
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