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(More customer reviews)My name is Bill Byrne, the author of this book, and I wanted to point out some of the features of this book.
The idea of writing this book came to me after having reviewed several texts, and feeling as if they were somewhat lacking when it came to inspiring the reader. I realized what gets people motivated to learn is not details of the functions of every menu item, but being shown how to take the tools of a software package and apply it to their own work. My students would often ask "how do I make explosions?" or "how do I make fire?" not "how do I use the Fractal Noise Plug-In?" or "how do I use particle generators?"
This book also addresses the issue of translating similar techniques from one software package to another. While the main focus is Adobe After Effects, each tutorial has an "Options" section where every lesson is repeated in either another motion graphics package (Motion, or Combustion)or even an editing package (Final Cut).
I also begin lessons where necessary with tips for the shoot, and how to create basic elements in Photoshop. Professionals use several software packages, and don't try to solve every issue with one tool.
Thank you for your interest in this book and I hope you enjoy it, and are able to use it for your own work.
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Build your VFX arsenal with quick-access, step-by-step instruction on how to create today's hottest digital VFX shots. This essential toolkit provides techniques for creating effects seen in movies such as 300, Spiderman 3, Predator and others, with lessons on how-to:* splatter blood or digitally lop someone's arm off* create a scene with actors running from an explosion* create the "twin effect" (same actor, same location, 2 performances)* produce space-ship dog fightsOrganized in a 'cookbook' style, this allows you to reference a certain effect in the index and immediately access concise instructions to create that effect. Techniques are demonstrated in each of the most popular software tools- After Effects, Final Cut Studio, Photoshop, and Combustion are all covered. Brilliant, 4-color presentation provides inspiration and stimulating visual guidance to the lessons presented, while the companion DVD contains project media files enabling you to put concepts learned into immediate practice.* 4-color, step-by-step instruction for producing today's hottest digital VFX shots * VFX techniques are presented in each of the most popular software tools* Companion DVD features project media files allowing you to immediately implement techniques learned
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