Film Master: After Effects 7.0 Special Effects Compositing Complete Example Tutorial (with CD-ROM)

Author: Xie Zhongyuan (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book is a professional learning guide for the new version of the visual effects software Adobe After Effects CC 2020, comprehensively introducing the basic operations and comprehensive application techniques of After Effects CC 2020. The book is divided into two parts, with a total of 19 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the top 10 new features of After Effects CC 2020, system requirements, interface, and system settings. Chapters 2 to 15 cover the specific applications of various text effects, light effects, layer modes, advanced color correction and noise reduction, multiple keying effects, fractal noise, particles and explosions, cell pattern effects, multi-screen 3D space, audio-video synchronization, water ripple, 3D Invigorator 3D logo creation, motion and tracking, and various transformation effects, among dozens of classic effects. Chapters 16 to 19 provide detailed introductions to the complete production processes of opening sequences, advertisements, and program packaging through comprehensive examples. The appendix at the end of the book offers a bilingual menu reference for After Effects CC 2020 and an introduction to mainstream visual effects software. Additionally, the guide marks key points to be mastered and knowledge summaries at the beginning and end of each chapter, enabling readers to focus their learning and improve efficiency. This guide comes with a DVD multimedia companion disc containing over 40 actual operation videos of the examples, personally demonstrated and explained by the author, encapsulating valuable experience in visual effects production. The disc also includes all project source files, material files, and related 3ds Max scene files from the book, as well as commonly used free third-party effect plugins. The book focuses on practical application, with detailed and clear explanations. It helps readers master the essence of post-production compositing software at the fastest pace, enabling them to advance into the ranks of skilled creators. It is highly suitable for those aspiring to work in visual effects post-production or for industry professionals who have recently entered the field. It can also serve as a training textbook for relevant personnel.