In Compositing Visual Effects in After Effects, industry veteran Lee Lanier covers all the common After Effects techniques any serious visual effects artist needs to know, combining the latest, professionally-vetted studio practices and workflows with multi-chapter projects and hands-on lessons.

Engaging, full-color tutorials cover:

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  • Altering resolutions and frame rates

   

  • Channel and color space manipulation

   

  • Rotoscoping and masking

   

  • Matchmoving and motion tracking

   

  • Keying green screen

   

  • Working in the 3D environment and integrating 3D render passes

   

  • Particle simulation

   

  • Color grading and distressing

   

  • Expressions and project management

The companion website (www.focalpress.com/cw/lanier) features video image sequences, 3D renders, matte paintings, and other tutorial materials, allowing you to immediately apply the techniques taught in the book.

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