Apple Pro Training Series: Shake 3 [Paperback]

Marco Paolini (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321197259 | ISBN-13: 978-0321197252 | Publication Date: July 26, 2003 | Edition: 1

Talk about making an impact: Apple¿s Shake compositing and visual effects software has been used in every Academy Award-winning film for visual effects since its debut. It¿s no wonder then that trained Shake artists are in high demand¿and there¿s nowhere better to begin getting that training than with this comprehensive Apple-approved guide (which includes a free 30-day trial version of the $4,000-plus software).

Using step-by-step, hands-on instruction, Hollywood effects wizard Marco Paolini takes you through Shake¿s interface and features, including its color correction tools, tracking and stabilization capabilities, integrated procedural paint and rotoscoping tools, and more. As with the other titles in the Apple Pro Training Series, each chapter in this Apple-authorized guide represents a complete lesson¿with a project to complete, a review section, and bonus exercises to reinforce the lessons. The accompanying DVD includes all of the lesson files needed to complete the book¿s projects. You can work through the book from cover to cover to get an entire course or you can go straight to the lessons that interest you most. Either way, you¿ll find the coverage you need to confront even the most daunting compositing and effects tasks with Shake.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Talk about making an impact: Apple's Shake compositing and visual effects software has been used in every Academy Award-winning film for visual effects since its debut. It's no wonder then that trained Shake artists are in high demand—and there's nowhere better to begin getting that training than with this comprehensive Apple-approved guide (which includes a free 30-day trial version of the $4,000-plus software). Using step-by-step, hands-on instruction, Hollywood effects wizard Marco Paolini takes you through Shake's interface and features, including its color correction tools, tracking and stabilization capabilities, integrated procedural paint and rotoscoping tools, and more. As with the other titles in the Apple Pro Training Series, each chapter in this Apple-authorized guide represents a complete lesson—with a project to complete, a review section, and bonus exercises to reinforce the lessons. The accompanying DVD includes all of the lesson files needed to complete the book's projects. You can work through the book from cover to cover to get an entire course or you can go straight to the lessons that interest you most. Either way, you'll find the coverage you need to confront even the most daunting compositing and effects tasks with Shake.

About the Author

Visual effects pro and Hollywood veteran Marco Paolini is the president of Digital FilmWorks in Los Angeles. Over the course of his career he has worked on a long list of major Hollywood films, which includes Anna and the King, Men of Honor, Moulin Rouge, and more. He has also received numerous Telly and Addy awards for his visual effects, commercials, music videos, and documentaries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (July 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321197259
• ISBN-13: 978-0321197252
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,954,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It gets you right where you want to be, April 9, 2004

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w. jansen (the Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apple Pro Training Series: Shake 3 (Paperback)

When you know nothing about shake, you will get to know something about everything shake has to offer. The author doesn't dwell on his favorite topics, but gives a broad insight on the tricks of the trade. What variables are there and thru which parameters they can be ajusted to create the effect you are looking for. Whether it is compositing, keying, painting, animating or everything together.
The author doesn't show off his knowledge and keeps you alert, at times, with his sense of humor
Place yourself behind your mac, install the shake demo that comes with the book and tell your family and friends that you will be away for an exiting trip, for some time. With the book as a guide and your creativity, curiosity and courage to step off the path, and experiment, you will figure Shake out to great extent.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good book good publisher, May 2, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Apple Pro Training Series: Shake 3 (Paperback)

the first copy I got had pages missing and repeat pages etc... but hay things happen. and PeachPit (the publisher) was great. I sent them an email and the next morning a New copy was sitting on the porch from Fed Ex... great customer service. they turned an unfortunate mistake into a great customer service example. the book also is great for people like me that want to learn shake but can't affort to throw down a few grand to buy it, or goto training courses. you will deffinatly get your money's worth from this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, August 19, 2005

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S. Poulin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Pro Training Series: Shake 3 (Paperback)

I'm not ready yet to publish a review but, i may tell you something. This is a Nice book. Seam to be a little outdated because Shake is now 4.0. Shake is a powerfull software and it's a bit hard to learn by ourself. This book will help you but it's not easy to learn that kind of software from a book, a video training will do a better job. Anyway, this book is a good starting point.