After Effects Apprentice (DV Expert Series) (Paperback)

by Chris Meyer (Author), Trish Meyer (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

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'After Effects Apprentice' provides a strong foundation for the aspiring motion graphics designer or visual effects artist. It is an excellent resource to help users get up to speed in After Effects quickly and to maximize their creative expression. Steve Kilisky, senior product manager, Adobe After Effects. The Meyers have once again shown their eloquence and expert knowledge of After Effects. It is my opinion that After Effects Apprentice will be the primer for all those who are learning After Effects in production work. R.Christopher Biggs, special digital effects animator, Walt Disney Imagineering I literally learned After Effects from Trish Meyer two weeks before starting work on "Star Wars: Episode 1". I wouldn't have survived without her training. I consider Trish and Chris Meyer my source for After Effects insights. Beyond their knowledge of the application... their commitment to quality, and more importantly clarity, makes all of their books a "Must-have." "After Effects Apprentice" is a great way to get started in After Effects...possibly the best way. Alex Lindsay, chief architect Pixel Corp Chris and Trish Meyer's clear and concise instructions make motion graphics accessible to everyone. Louise Ping, senior product marketing manager, Adobe After Effects This book provides a "missing link" for those who need to master essential After Effects techniques but also want to improve their overall grasp of broad motion graphics and VFX principles and methods. Dave Hurley, Instructor, San Francisco State University MSP The lessons are structured very well, the writing is easy to understand, and each step builds on the previous one. I will defiantly use this book in my Motion Graphics class at MiraCosta College. Thanks for making my job much easier!! Dan Wagner, Instructor - Motion Graphics, MiraCosta College --Steve Kilisky, senior product manager, Adobe After Effects. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Review
"After Effects Apprentice" provides a strong foundation for the aspiring motion graphics designer or visual effects artist. It is an excellent resource to help users get up to speed in After Effects quickly and to maximize their creative expression.
Steve Kilisky, senior product manager, Adobe After Effects.

The Meyers have once again shown their eloquence and expert knowledge of After Effects. It is my opinion that After Effects Apprentice will be the primer for all those who are learning After Effects in production work.
R.Christopher Biggs, special digital effects animator, Walt Disney Imagineering

I literally learned After Effects from Trish Meyer two weeks before starting work on "Star Wars: Episode 1".... Their commitment to quality, and more importantly clarity, makes all of their books a "must-have." "After Effects Apprentice" is a great way to get started in After Effects...possibly the best way.
Alex Lindsay, chief architect Pixel Corp

.an essential primer for anyone exploring their creativity with Adobe After Effects. Trish and Chris Meyer set the standard for their knowledge and teaching ability.
Michael Coleman, product manager, Adobe After Effects

Chris and Trish Meyer's clear and concise instructions make motion graphics accessible to everyone.
Louise Ping, senior product marketing manager, Adobe After Effects

The text is a brilliant introduction to the world of motion design and visual effects. The Lessons move through fundamental concepts and workflows that are at the heart of professional compositing and motion graphic techniques
Eugene Pak, motionmonk studios

This book provides a "missing link" for those who need to master essential After Effects techniques but also want to improve their overall grasp of broad motion graphics and VFX principles and methods.
Dave Hurley, Instructor, San Francisco State University MSP

The lessons are structured very well, the writing is easy to understand, and each step builds on the previous one. I will defiantly use this book in my Motion Graphics class at MiraCosta College. Thanks for making my job much easier!!
Dan Wagner, Instructor - Motion Graphics, MiraCosta College

The Meyers are truly masters at teaching Adobe After Effects. A must-have for all those wanting to learn Adobe After Effects . [with] tutorials designed to systematically improve the skills to cover even more advanced areas.
Roland Kahlenberg, broadcastGEMs.com

Trish and Chris have done it again...I have always liked Trish and Chris' approach to teaching complex lessons...they talk to you, not at you...It is a great book even if your not new to AE.
Steve Whatley's After Effects Cookbook (blogs.adobe.com/aftereffectscookbook

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press (April 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240809386
• ISBN-13: 978-0240809380
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #167,386 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book if you want good information mixed w/ solid tutorials, October 23, 2007

By	S. Weirich (Melbourne, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am enrolled at a local community college and the teacher is using this book. I would highly recommend if you are (like me) new to after effects. It does a great job of providing you with side notes about the application and how to use it effectively. If you do the additional items at the end of each chapter you will really have a good grip on this program. A+

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT BOOK!, January 20, 2008

By	Michael A. Gruich "Elwhappo" (Iowa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have bought over 32 books in the last year on various subjects related to After Effects and other video software tools. Out of these only 2-3 really stand out, and this book is one of them.
It covers quite a bit and it layed out quite well and easy to read. I was so impressed with it, I came back and bought the PDF version for the road. If you are looking for a good book on After Effects, do not pass this one up.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for apprentices, June 10, 2007

By	Frank Capria (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As advertised, this book is a great introduction to motion graphics design and After Effects. The Meyers are both great artists and great teachers. They really understand how to present both the theory and the practice of building compelling motion graphics.

I'll be using this book for my intro video post production class in the fall, but the name is a little misleading. After Effects users who consider themselves proficient, but aren't familiar with all the ins and outs of the application can benefit from the book as well. I've been using After Effects professionally since version 3, and I've learned a lot from this book.