Learn After Effects with hands-on training from Lynda Weinman in order to create stunning motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, CD, DVD, or the Web. Weinman teaches the basics--the key concepts, principles, techniques, plus practical tips.

Using the bestselling HOT approach to training as developed by Lynda Weinman, this is the only book of its kind for After Effects users.

Learn about motion graphics and special effects with Lynda Weinman - best-selling author and educator. Learn basic techniques for creating motion graphics and special effects for film, video, and the web using Lynda.com's hand-holding teaching style. Includes a CD-ROM full of exercises and QuickTime tutorials with author lead projects. Written by Lynda Weinman, one of the most well-known educators today.

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