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Flash + After Effects :  Add Broadcast Features to Your Flash Designs - Chris  Jackson

Flash + After Effects

Add Broadcast Features to Your Flash Designs

By: Chris Jackson

Paperback | 11 August 2010 | Edition Number 2

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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

Industry Reviews

Praise for the first edition: "The definitive guide for Flash designers and artists. Not only does he cover the nuts and bolts of combining these programs in practical and efficient ways, but the examples he uses are wonderfully designed. This is a book I will keep within easy reach in my studio." -Chris Georgenes, Mudbubble LLC, animator and author of How to Cheat in Flash CS3


Chris Jackson shows you how to build bridges between these two powerful tools to create stunning motion graphics and interactive experiences. -Ellen Wixted, Principal Product Marketing Manager, Adobe Video and Audio Products

It is rare that an author can inject so much creativity and cool content into a single book..This is a must-have in your motion-graphics how-to library and one of my personal favorites. -Chris Georgenes, Mudbubble LLC, animator and author of How to Cheat in Flash CS5

The newest updates have improved an already excellent book. -Nancy Beiman, Professor of Animation, Sheridan Institute of Technology and Higher Learning

.a must-have.. informative, easy-to-read, and the sections detailing the new CS5 features make me want to upgrade my software ASAP. -Ron Gilmore, Gilmo Media

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