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This is the only book on the market to focus exclusively on the creation of visual effects for After Effects users, and is a one-stop resource for anyone who wants in-depth explanations that demystify the realm of visual effects and how they were created, thanks to veteran author Mark Christiansen's friendly and accessible style.Introduction
Section I Working Foundations
Chapter 1 Composite in After Effects
Chapter 2 The Timeline
Chapter 3 Mattes, Masks, and Modes
Chapter 4 Optimizing Projects
Section II Effects Compositing Essentials
Chapter 5 Color Correction
Chapter 6 Color Keying
Chapter 7 Rotoscoping and Paint
Chapter 8 Effective Motion Tracking
Chapter 9 The Camera and Optics
Chapter 10 Expressions
Chapter 11 HDR Compositing and Color Management
Section III Creative Explorations
Chapter 12 Light
Chapter 13 Climate: Air, Water, Smoke, Clouds
Chapter 14 Pyrotechnics: Fire, Explosions, Energy
Index