Applying Adobe After Effects 4: Studio Techniques [With CDROM]

by Rod Harlan

After Effects is Adobe's video effects editing tool. This text provides techniques for the software, rather than introductory material. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0672318563
• ISBN13: 9780672318566
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Sams
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.2" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

The best package that I've found

Nicely organized and easy to use. Great CD-rom makes this the best effects book that I have seen.This book is great for beginners since it is so easy to locate the techniques. In addition, more experienced users will find it useful as well.The screenshots are great and the instruction is clearly defined. Other books on the market will lose you with long winded explanations and too much jargon.

Well worth the money!

As a video professional in a small market television station, this book is an invaluable resource. It helps me to produce top dollar effects at a small market budget.

AF4 StudioTechniques is a Great Learning Tool

After Effects 4 Studio Techniques by Roderick Harlan is a welcomed addition for those of us working in the broadcast and new media fields! I've been an AE users for several years and found Roderick's book to be a great learning tool. Each chapter is its own project, complete and self contained. This is the first techniques book I've seen that guides you through the process without having to cross-index...a nice touch! There is nothing more annoying than having to search endlessly for techniques that have previously been explored. I also found AE4 Studio Techniques helpful with all the screenshots that correspond with each step. With as many menus and options that the end user much learn, I found his use of screenshots a huge advantage over most "teaching" manuals. This step by step method alone makes Roderick's book a must have for all AE users...regardless of skill!! AE4 Studio Techniques is a well constructed and well thought out book. The effective use of the projects and artwork files at a size of 320x240 pixels makes it usable on any hardware. Building projects is further made easy by the excellent content found on the included CD. AE4 Studio Techniques by Roderick Harlan is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Worth the Money

I agree that the CD's are awesome (not just one, but TWO!) They have hundreds of dollars of fantastic content that make purchasing this book a no-brainer.However, I couldn't disagree more with the reviewer that thinks this book is to basic. Why? Because the author took the time to grab a screenshot for every little step? I love that! I can't tell you how many Photoshop books I've bought that skip a few screenshots and then I'm completely lost.I've been using AE since Spring of last year and I learned a ton of new shortcuts and a number of new techniques that I will immediately offer my clients. I think this book is a great investment.