Photoshop for Video (4th Edition) [Paperback]

Richard Harrington (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321703553 | ISBN-13: 978-0321703552 | Publication Date: July 10, 2010 | Edition: 4

With this fully updated fourth edition of the popular guide for video professionals, master the skills you need to create graphics for use in television, video, the Internet, and DVD. You'll find other, thicker volumes on Photoshop, but Photoshop for Video, 4E addresses the challenges unique to video editors. Follow along as video and Photoshop expert Richard Harrington takes you step-by-step through the techniques for designing with layers and layer styles, applying filters, working with logos and 3D objects, working with actions and scripts, creating backgrounds, and more. This book uses the language of a video editor to show you how to develop an efficient workflow for producing graphics and exporting them to video. Appendices offer details on how to integrate Photoshop with popular editing programs, and a glossary will make sure you don't get stuck puzzling over technical details. Designed as both a comprehensive reference guide and a hands-on multimedia experience, this book and DVD combo are jam-packed with information, including tutorials, source footage, resources for further reading, and hundreds of images for video editors and motion graphics designers to use in producing visually compelling, professional video. A must-have for every video editor's bookshelf!

Editorial Reviews

Review

'5 COWS out of 5 because it quickly helps video editors learn how to use Photoshop in their video projects.' 

--Gary Gowman, creativecow.net

'Video professionals finally have a Photoshop book to call their own--a wealth of tips and techniques.'
--Kevin Connor, Director of Product Management, Adobe Systems Incorporated

'If you are a professional video editor who isn't up to speed on Photoshop this is a good resource for you.'
--Photoshop User magazine

'Richard's reputation for expanding even simple subjects in new and creative ways makes this an important book. Highly recommended.'
--Ron & Kathlyn Lindeboom, creativecow.net

'Rich explains in one or two concise paragraphs techniques I've wasted HOURS on in the past perfecting.... [this] is one book every Photoshop user should have in their arsenal.'

--Aaron Fisher, creativecow.net

'Video professionals finally have a Photoshop book to call their own--a wealth of tips and techniques.'
--Kevin Connor, Director of Product Management, Adobe Systems Incorporated
'your skillset and workflow WILL BE IMPROVED by this book--for every level of Photoshop user. If you buy only one book to improve your Photoshop-video graphics capabilities, make it this.'
--musicvideoinsider.com
'If you are a professional video editor who isn't up to speed on Photoshop this is a good resource for you.'
--Photoshop User magazine
'Richard's reputation for expanding even simple subjects in new and creative ways makes this an important book. Highly recommended.'
--Ron & Kathlyn Lindeboom, creativecow.net
'...the DVD alone is worth the price of admission--the book is packed with zero fluff and solid information that every NLE owner should have...'
--Douglas Spotted Eagle, Sundance Media Group
'a brisk read and a good shelf reference. No clutter of information...just what you need to know for video.'
--Abba Shapiro, Apple Pro Apps Consultant
'Rich explains in one or two concise paragraphs techniques I've wasted HOURS on in the past perfecting.... [this] is one book every Photoshop user should have in their arsenal.'
--Aaron Fisher, creativecow.net
'5 COWS out of 5 because it quickly helps video editors learn how to use Photoshop in their video projects.'
--Gary Gowman, creativecow.net

About the Author

Richard Harrington is a certified instructor for Apple and Adobe, and an expert in motion graphic design and digital video. He is a regular contributor to Creative Cow, ProVideo Coalition, and numerous industry blogs and magazines. He also owns the visual communications company, RHED Pixel (rhedpixel.com) in Washington, DC. Rich is a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals Instructor Dream Team, program manages conferences for the National Association of Broadcasters, and has written and co-written a number of books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 4 edition (July 10, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321703553
• ISBN-13: 978-0321703552
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Computers & Technology > Programming > Algorithms > Digital Image Processing
  • #65 in Books > Computers & Technology > Digital Photography & Video > Adobe Photoshop
  • #66 in Books > Computers & Technology > Digital Photography & Video > Video Production

More About the Author

Richard Harrington

A certified instructor for Adobe and Apple, Rich Harrington is an expert in motion graphic design and digital video. His producing skills have been recognized by AV Video Multimedia Producer Magazine who named him as one of the Top Producers of 2004.

Rich is a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals Instructor Dream Team, and a popular speaker on the digital video circuit. He has managed conferences since 2003 for the National Association of Broadcasters.

Rich's book, Photoshop for Video, was the first of its kind to focus on Photoshop's use in the world of video. He is also a contributing author for From Still to Motion, Video Made on a Mac, and Producing Video Podcasts. Rich is also the author of Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS5: The Essential Techniques for Imaging Professionals.

A Masters Degree in Project Management fills out Rich's broad spectrum of experience.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great and exxential resource for the audence, August 7, 2010

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This review is from: Photoshop for Video (4th Edition) (Paperback)

If you use Photoshop with video this is a great book. It is not a broad based Photoshop book but narrowly aimed at the video user. Some nice to knows are left out but this is not intended to be a general Photoshop reference for that you want Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book.

Essential to get the best out of Photoshop when used with CS5 for Video.

5.0 out of 5 stars Color screenshots and examples throughout make this a top pick, December 16, 2010

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This review is from: Photoshop for Video (4th Edition) (Paperback)

The fourth updated edition of Photoshop for Video updates this guide for video professionals, maintaining the hands-on applications that teach theory along with specific applications and adding a focus on quick techniques for busy video producers. From working with logos and 3D to using scripts and creating backgrounds, this teaches basic skills and includes a DVD with source video files and stock footage. Color screenshots and examples throughout make this a top pick.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative Readable and Reliable, October 2, 2010

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Akula "Akula" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Photoshop for Video (4th Edition) (Paperback)

No book can tell you everything about any software product, but Photoshop For Video does provide much useful information for a fairly experienced Photoshop user expanding into the video realm. As a matter of fact, I keep a copy of Photoshop For Video on my desk for quick reference. And while the title includes the line "For Video," you'll find book helpful no matter what your medium. For instance, I used a couple of techniques for some print jobs I was doing for our production house.

The author's style is friendly yet authoritative... sort of like having a good friend who enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge of a subject with you - and clearly enjoys doing so! That's a knack that shouldn't be understated... only a teacher who really loves his subject will enjoy it enough to share his enthusiasm, and it is that enthusiasm that will open you up to all the potentials Photoshop has to offer.

One thing to keep in mind is that Photoshop For Video also comes from Peachpit Press. Peachpit has been know for publishing the most informative reference books and how-tos for multi-media, software and general technology professionals for ages. They simply can't afford to print second rate or second hand info that will be out dated by the next software update. Heck, I've still got some of their books on early HTML, Photoshop and more dating back 10 years that are just as useful today as when I first bought them.

All in all, I'd say Photoshop For Video is not only required reading, it is required OWNING for the serious video professional. You'll want to turn to it time and time again as new projects and opportunities arise.

Mastering applications for any technology isn't just about learning the software... it's about learning how to use it effectively and expediently. Photoshop for Video is just the resource to help you do that.