After Effects Classic Film and Television Special Effects Case Studies

Author: Ren Haifeng
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: This book comes with a multimedia teaching CD and a resource CD. The multimedia teaching CD contains the operational processes of all the cases in the book, making it convenient for readers to grasp the content. The resource CD includes the source files of all the cases and various resource materials that readers can use in their future work and studies. This book is suitable for beginners and intermediate users of After Effects, as well as those who are interested in or just starting in the field of post-production and visual effects. After Effects is currently one of the mainstream software for post-production and visual effects. This book primarily introduces key techniques frequently encountered in post-production, such as layer blending modes, transparency information, keying, speed adjustments, 3D effects, text effects, distortion effects, vector brushes, particles, tracking, light effects, and audio-visual rhythm. Additionally, through detailed explanations of 29 typical cases and 2 comprehensive cases, the book aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of After Effects and post-production. The book offers in-depth explanations of the software's key functions, with 29 typical cases directly targeting commonly used techniques in daily work. The comprehensive cases are also derived from real-world commercial designs. We believe that after studying this book, readers will be well-prepared to tackle post-production work with confidence.