Adobe After Effects CS5 Visual Effects and Compositing Studio Techniques

The seminal guide to compositing and creating visual effects using After Effects for artists in the film, TV, video, and gaming industries Complete coverage of the new features in After Effects CS5 and a solid guide to visual effects compositing. Goes beyond conventional step-by-step instruction, teaching the principles behind the visual effects that you can then apply to countless projects. Author Mark Christiansen is a Visual Effects Wiz who recently worked on James Camerons Avatar. This is the only book on the market to focus exclusively on the creation of visual effects for After Effects users, and is a one-stop resource for anyone who wants in-depth explanations that demystify the realm of visual effects and how they were created, thanks to veteran author Mark Christiansens friendly and accessible style. A thoroughly packed, informative read, this masterful guide focuses on explaining the essential concepts, features, and techniques that are key to creating seamless movie-quality visual effects. Users who are comfortable with After Effects will find a helpful review of the fundamentals - managing footage, viewing and editing layers, animating type, and more - so they can learn how to work smarter and more efficiently. Readers of all levels will learn core techniques for effects compositing including color matching, keying, rotoscoping, motion tracking, emulating the camera, and more. Readers will also find comprehensive coverage of all thats new and makes this version of Adobes effects programa must-have update, including the revolutionary new Roto Brush, all new effects such as the New Refine Matte effect, new support for Color Look-Up Tables, workflows that take advantage of the all new 64-bit support, inclusion of third-party tools for additional creativity, and much more.