Mastering Film Clips with AFTER EFFECTS 5.5 EFFECT 2.1: After Effects 5.5/effect2.1 Full Contact with Stunning Opening Sequences

Author: Liang Yong
Publisher: Beijing Hope Electronics Press
Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: Based on a comprehensive introduction to the basic functions and operations of After Effects 5.5, this book combines the production of a 15-second commercial opening to deeply and clearly explain the relevant knowledge of using this software for film and television post-production. The book consists of 10 chapters. Chapters 1 to 5 introduce basic functions, basic operations, and some fundamental editing techniques in film and television post-production, such as material import and processing, image compositing, layer control, etc. Chapters 6 to 8 mainly discuss masking and keying, special effects, and color grading of the film. Chapter 9 explains the entire process of creating a 15-second commercial opening. Chapter 10 provides a concise introduction to the excellent compositing software Effect 2.1, enabling readers to grasp the concepts quickly and broaden their horizons, gaining a relatively comprehensive understanding of the entire field of film and television compositing. The appendix of the book includes a quick reference guide for After Effects 5.5 keyboard shortcuts. The key feature of this book lies in the combination of practical operations and software functions, with an emphasis on hands-on learning, clear focus, ease of understanding, and quick mastery. It is designed for a wide range of professionals engaged in film, television, multimedia design, and production, as well as students and instructors from major vocational and technical colleges and related training programs in various fields. It serves as a highly practical textbook and learning guide. The accompanying CD-ROM mainly contains the design and production materials for a 15-second commercial opening, along with audio, video, and image files required for key chapter exercises, as well as After Effects project files, all to assist readers during the learning and production process.