Broadcast Graphics On the Spot: Timesaving Techniques Using Photoshop and After Effects for Broadcast and Post Production (On The Spot {Series}) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Packed with more than 350 techniques, this book delivers what you need to know - on the spot. If you create graphics for television, this book is for you.

'Broadcast Graphics on the Spot' show you how to produce more compelling TV graphics. From gathering images for use in broadcast graphics to working with fonts, mastering keying and rotoscoping, or working with logo motion, this book includes step-by-step procedures for creating over-the-shoulder graphics for news anchors, lower thirds, titles, and full-screens that can be used in everyday news productions.

This concise, comprehensive reference illustrates how to produce more compelling TV graphics with Photoshop and After Effects

About the Author

A digital video expert and a trained business professional, Rich understands both the creative and management sides of the visual communications industry. He's held such diverse jobs as directing newscasts and publishing music magazines, to managing a production department and consulting non-profit agencies. Rich graduated from Drake University School of Journalism with dual degrees in Broadcast News and Radio-Television Production. He also holds a master's degree in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: CMP (August 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578202736
• ISBN-13: 978-1578202737
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #79,876 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Nuggets!, December 7, 2005

By	Don Gaile "DG" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The latest On The Spot book from CMP Books titled Broadcast Graphics, their very informative and short book of the hottest tips, was very informative with great nuggets of useful information. Not too much in any one gulp yet still gives you the "aha" factor. This book focuses mostly on Photoshop and After Effects in the broadcast arena (hence the title) and they even say this book is for those in television. However, the book also delves into keying, Illustrator, and script automation - so there's a little something for everyone. Let's face it, as a filmmaker you need to have a solid understanding of just about every facet of production and post-production and this book, with it's quick tips, can be helpful in a pinch. It's another arsenal in your toolbox. I only wish they had a quick index listing their tricks so when I'm really in a pinch I don't have to search thru the book trying to remember what chapter I saw the helpful hint. All in all, a great productivity time saver and quick read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It gives what it promises, April 24, 2006

By	Its Just me (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This is a great purchase for those who really need a foundation in the world of broadcast design. I have purchased other material from rich and glen before and they have really helped me out in alot of directions so once again my hat goes off to them. You get so much more for the price they charge and this book needs to be on your shelf. Great tips and insights!!!!!!!

3.0 out of 5 stars OK for beginners., January 14, 2009

By	J. Wiley (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good for a true beginner. Intermediate to advance users can skip it. Contains some info that is outdated and a couple things that are down right wrong.