Flash + After Effects, Second Edition: Add Broadcast Features to Your Flash Designs

Flash Designers, push Flash to the next level with After Effects robust toolset. 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, HD broadcast, or CD/DVD delivery. The companion web site contains project media that permit you to practice essential After Effects skills that include: * Working with live video in Flash and the After Effects timeline * Using alpha channels for keying and enhancing interactivity * Exporting layered After Effects compositions for Flash * Building interactive 3D environments with video, cameras, and lights * Enhancing character animation using IK and Puppet Tools * Experimenting with Pixel Bender between Flash and After Effects * Exporting video in HD and for the Web 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 * Build interactive 3D video environments * Enhance character animation * Prepare Flash animation for HD * Save development time

Author: Chris Jackson

Language: English

Edition: 2

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 312

Publisher: Focal Press

Publication Date: 2010-08-25