Video Production Book and Tape Reviews
After Effects Boot Camp
Desktop Images (1999, Desktop Images, www.desktopimages.com, (800) 377-1039, Four 120 min. tapes, $50 each, $180 set)
If you are trying to learn Adobe After Effects and have found the learning curve to be extreme and reading the manuals seems a daunting task, it's time to go to After Effects Boot Camp. This four-tape series, from well-known Desktop Images, is like having a personal tutor show you the ins & outs, shortcuts and tips of one of the most popular 2D animation and compositing tools on the market.
Featuring Taz Goldstein, the tape series is an intense eight hours of information presented in an easy-to-follow style. Goldstein imparts a wealth of information, some of it quite quickly. If you're totally unfamiliar with the program, you'll need to keep your hand on the remote and be prepared to rewind often.
This tape series can help both the beginner and the intermediate user who's trying to master After Effects…
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