Photoshop for Video, Third Edition (DV Expert Series) (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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"...I literally could not put it down...What distinguishes [Rich Harrington] is his eye for high production value." -- Mike Ashcraft, editor, Musicvideoinsider.com

"...one book every Photoshop user should have in their arsenal." -- Aaron Fisher, Creative Cow

...zero fluff and solid information that every NLE owner should have, and every Photoshop user--period--should have access to. -- Douglas Spotted Eagle, Digitalproduction.com

4 out of 5 stars! -- Peter Bauer, Photoshop User magazine --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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'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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition (April 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240809262
• ISBN-13: 978-0240809267
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #80,684 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best graphics guide for editors!, August 23, 2004

By	Marian R. Wertalka (Miami Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Photoshop CS for Nonlinear Editors, Second Edition (DV Expert Series) (Paperback)

What an awesome book! There's plenty of practical solutions to real-world problems -- enough to inspire seasoned editors. The focus is on setting up and using Photoshop to create an efficient workflow for getting images out to video, and getting great results. It's not just another collection of razzle-dazzle tricks and effects.

Exercises cover techniques on important concepts: alpha channels, pixel aspect ratios, color correction, importing graphics, testing and exporting to video. The companion DVD contains sample files for step-by-step tutorials, demo/free copies of programs/plug-ins, and 22 additional video tutorials with a wide range of useful projects. Both the book and disc are jam-packed with solid information.

The author assumes you have the basics down with editing, Photoshop, and compositing, and some techniques jump into After Effects or Illustrator. Doesn't matter what you edit with, as one appendix addresses specific programs (FCP, Avid, Boris etc.) and how to integrate Photoshop with them. This book is a must-have in any editor's reference library! It's worth every dime!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you work with Video you NEED this book, May 13, 2003

By	J. Greenberg (Philadelphia PA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Photoshop for Nonlinear Editors (Paperback)

So, you've been given a print file from your client and you need to get it into your video software (regardless if it's an Avid, FCP, Premiere, or anythine else for that matter).

It's really simple. This book covers how to do this, and a hundred other things too.

Want your photoshop/video work to look good? Buy Richard's Book.

The book ranges from novice to VERY advanced (good if you're just learning to if you know the basics and you want to do some very cool things) and you want someone who is an expert showing you step by step how to do all those things.

It's a rare mix that someone has both Video and Photoshop skills. Rich has them and in Spades. And happens to be an excellent professional in the field as well.

There's nothing even close on the market that helps along these lines.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Editor's Basic Shelf, May 6, 2003

By	Frank L Rogers (Arlington, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Photoshop for Nonlinear Editors (Paperback)

Photoshop for Nonlinear Editors is a good idea, well done. I am refering to this book as much as I am refering to Trish Meyer's books. The problem with editing and graphics is that you are expected to be fluent in your main program ,but unless you also know Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, et all you are stopped dead. Add to this that Photoshop has grown piecemeal and with an eye to print, graphics, retouching, commercial photography so that the workflow is not aimed at the videoguy.
What impressed me the most was that Harrington really dug deep to lay out a work flow that works for video,even including sections on each major program and how to import to them. It's not just a set of tips but a real workflow to turn Photoshop into a plugin to your main program not a hinderance.