Today’s prize is the book “Adobe After Effects CS3” from Galileo Design at http://www.galileodesign.de.
About the book: Through numerous workshops, Philippe Fontaine shows readers how to get the most from After Effects CS3 in this fully four-color practical guide. The program’s complex capabilities can seem intimidating, but they are explained here with a clear focus on achieving results.
The book begins with a tour of the program, introducing the interface and guiding readers through creation of a first project. Fontaine then briefly explains the specialist knowledge needed to work with After Effects, including compression, formats and video fundamentals. After presenting classic animation tasks such as keying, masking and motion tracking, the book also covers 3D compositing, integration options and perfect output. Readers create numerous effects, including title and keying effects, correct colors and work with expressions. A detailed chapter is also devoted to using After Effects CS3 in a workflow with other Creative Suite programs.
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http://www.digitalproduction.com/dp/aktion_kalender2008d.asp?ID=3