Jackson C. Flash + After Effects: Add Broadcast Features to Your Flash Designs (Second Edition)

Chris Jackson. Flash + After Effects: Add Broadcast Features to Your Flash Designs. Focal Press, 2010. - 312 p. - ISBN: 0240813510Flash Designers: push Flash to the next level with After Effects' robust toolset. CS5 delivers more complete integration of these two powerhouse applications-so you can expand your multimedia horizons. Flash + After Effects gives you a working understanding of the AE toolset and professional techniques that raise the design bar for web, HD broadcast, or CD/DVD delivery. The companion web site contains project media for hands-on practice of essential production skills, including:
- Working with live video in Flash and the After Effects timeline.
- Using alpha channels for keying and enhancing interactivity.
- Integrating new CS5 features including the Roto Brush and Code Snippets.
- Exporting layered After Effects compositions for Flash.
- Building interactive 3D environments with video, cameras, and lights.
- Enhancing character animation using IK and Puppet Tools.
- Exporting video in HD and for the Web.