Movie Editing Master After Effects 5.5 / Effect 2.1 - Full Contact with Amazing Opening Sequences

Author: Liang Yong
Publisher: Beijing Hope Electronic Press
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Features: Based on a comprehensive introduction to the basic functions and operations of After Effects 5.5, this book combines the creation of a 15-second commercial trailer to explain in an easy-to-understand manner the relevant knowledge of using the 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 focus on masking and keying, special effects, and color grading of the film. Chapter 9 explains the entire process of creating a 15-second commercial trailer. Chapter 10 provides a general introduction to the excellent composite software Effect 2.1, enabling readers to grasp the concepts quickly and broaden their horizons, gaining a relatively comprehensive understanding of the entire film and television compositing field. The appendix of the book includes a quick reference guide to After Effects 5.5 keyboard shortcuts. The key feature of this book lies in the combination of practical operations and software functions, with a focus on hands-on learning and easy-to-understand explanations. 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 secondary and vocational colleges and social training programs in related fields. It serves as a highly practical textbook and learning guide. The accompanying CD-ROM mainly contains the design and production of a 15-second commercial trailer, along with sound, video, and image files required for key chapter exercises, as well as After Effects project files, to assist readers during the learning process.