After Effects and Photoshop: Animation and Production Effects for DV and Film
Inside, you'll discover pro techniques for motion graphics and video production, including how to:
* Add depth and realism to your animations by mimicking real motion
* Use exaggerated movements to enhance characterization
* Apply 3-D animation to 2-D images
* Remove background fodder with blue-screen garbage mattes
* Employ rotoscoping techniques for frame-by-frame retouching
* Construct realistic composites and scene locations using matte painting techniques
* Make movies from stills by simulating 3-D camera motion
* Utilize perspective, speed, and scale to create believable moving objects
* Produce realistic special effects such as noise, clouds, and smoke
* Practice imaginative motion titling effects that grab people's attention
* Develop professional scene transitions using 3-D layer animations