The After Effects illusionist : all the effects in one complete guide /

The After Effects illusionist : all the effects in one complete guide /

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Author / Creator:	Perkins, Chad.
Imprint:	Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press/Elsevier, ©2009.
Description:	1 online resource (ix, 579 pages) : color illustrations
Language:	English
Subject:	Adobe After effects. Adobe After effects Cinematography -- Special effects -- Data processing. Computer animation. Cinematography -- Special effects -- Data processing Computer animation
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13595848

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ISBN:	9780240811451 0240811453 9780080879345 0080879349 1136058141 9781136058141 1282287524 9781282287525 9786612287527 6612287527
Notes:	Includes index. English. Print version record.
Summary:	Covers CS4 This cookbook contains recipe after recipe that allow you to harness the full power of the native plug-in effects in the After Effects application. In a step-by-step manner, author Chad Perkins guides you through the creation and application of each and every native plug-in effect available for use in the AE toolset. The book also shows you how each can be used optimally in your media project, when and why it makes sense to use each, and also how to combine multiple effects. From color correction effects to distortion effects to stimulation effects and all in between, this book puts the full power of the AE plug-in effects in your hands. It shows you how to create, among others: - the shatter effect - the fractal noise effect - the glow effects - the Particle playground effect - the 3D Channel Extract effect - the Colorama effect A CD that contains tutorial project files is included with the book, allowing you to work hand-in-hand with the lessons in the book. All exercise files on the CD are for use in CS4 only. Non-exercise files on the CD are compatible with any version of After Effects. * Fully harness the power of AE with ingredient-by-ingredient recipes for creating effects using the native plug-ins in After Effects * Features inspiring 4 color presentation and insight into when and why certain effects should be used * Companion CD features tutorial project files allowing you to work hand-in-hand with the lessons in the book * All exercise files on the CD are for use in CS4 only. Non-exercise files on the CD are compatible with any version of After Effects.
Other form:	Print version: Perkins, Chad. After Effects illusionist. Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press/Elsevier, ©2009 9780240811451 0240811453

Table of Contents:

Introduction
3D Channel Effects
Audio Effects
Blur and Sharpen Effects
Channel Effects
Color Correction Effects
Distort Effects
Expression Controls Effects
Generate Effects
Keying Effects
Matte Effects
Noise and Grain Effects
Paint Effects
Perspective Effects
Simulation Effects
Stylize Effects
Text Effects
Time Effects
Transition Effects
Utility Effects
Conclusion