Flash Designers: push Flash to the next level with After Effects' robust toolset. CS5 delivers more complete integration of these two powerhouse applications-so you can expand your multimedia horizons. Flash + After Effects gives you a working understanding of the AE toolset and professional techniques that raise the design bar for web, HD broadcast, or CD/DVD delivery. The companion web site contains project media for hands-on practice of essential production skills, including:
* Working with live video in Flash and the After Effects timeline * Using alpha channels for keying and enhancing interactivity * Integrating new CS5 features including the Roto Brush and Code Snippets * Exporting layered After Effects compositions for Flash * Building interactive 3D environments with video, cameras, and lights * Enhancing character animation using IK and Puppet Tools * Exporting video in HD and for the Web
Flash Designers: push Flash to the next level with After Effects' robust toolset. * Add motion graphics and visual effects to your Flash projects * Fuse 3D depth into 2D animations * Prepare Flash animations for broadcast * Save development time in executing animations
Combine these two powerhouse applications to expand your multimedia horizons. Flash + After Effects gives the experienced Flash designer a working understanding of the After Effects toolset with professional techniques that raise the design bar for Web, broadcast, or CD/DVD delivery. The companion DVD contains project media that permit you to practice essential After Effects skills that include: * Working with video and the AE timeline * Using alpha channels for keying and enhancing interactivity * Putting vector animation to work with Text and Shape Layers, and animation presets * Creating 3D backgrounds with cameras and lights * Animating with Behaviors, Parenting, Expressions and the Puppet Tool You also get a video primer, render and file optimization techniques, and publishing and streaming guidelines.
Combine two powerhouse applications to: * Add motion graphics and visual effects * Fuse 3D depth into 2D animations * Prepare Flash animations for broadcast * Save development time
