Higher Art Institutions Computer Art Series Textbook, Volume 32, Fast Film and Video Compositing with After Effects 5.0

Author: Hao Bing
Publisher: Tsinghua University Press
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This tutorial comprehensively introduces the methods and techniques of using nonlinear editing software After Effects 5.0 for film and television visual effects compositing. The book consists of 13 lessons, covering topics such as basic concepts of compositing, the windows and panels of After Effects 5.0, layer management, 2D and 3D compositing functions, mask usage, advanced animation control, image adjustment, various effects applications, vector drawing functions, color correction and key settings, tracking and stabilization, integration with 3ds Max, and output knowledge. Throughout the chapters, the tutorial closely ties content to 29 exciting examples, including "Cool World," "Magical Wall," "Water Reflection," "Myriad Beasts," "Shattered Fragments," "Dancing Dreams," "Soldier," "Dancing to the Tune," "Scanning Light," "Super Car," "Little Puppy," "Calligraphy Art," "Calligraphy Art II," "Surging Crowd," "Changing Face," "Transforming Pencil," "Time Transformation," "Fiery Treasure," "Eternally Moving Sheep," "Strongman," "World Within a Book," "Announcer," "Rubber Band," "Magnifying Glass," "Falling Billiard Ball," "Crossing the City," "Kong," "Shark," and "Space Fantasy." These examples guide you step by step through an easy-to-understand learning process. The appendix introduces other compositing software available on the PC platform. The content of this book follows the principle of combining theory with practice and is meticulously designed based on common teaching patterns, making it easy to understand, highly informative, practical, and instructive. This textbook is not only suitable as a teaching material for computer art majors in higher art colleges but also for professionals engaged in video editing and compositing, multimedia production personnel, web designers, and computer enthusiasts preparing to enter the fields of video production and animation design. It can also serve as a teaching resource for relevant professional courses in higher education institutions and social training programs. The CD included with this edition contains the source files and final effects of the examples presented in the book.