Motion: Apple Pro Training Series Book/DVD Package

Description

This Apple-authorized guide to Motion lifts the curtain on Apple's revolutionary new software for motion graphics design. A comprehensive book-DVD combo, it starts with motion graphics fundamentals and takes you step by step all the way through Motion's powerful advanced features, delivering comprehensive training-the equivalent of a three-day course-in one project-based book. Professional, hands-on projects help you learn as you go. All the files you need are on the DVD. Readers will harness the magic of Motion's Real-Time Design engine, behavior-based animation, and remarkable gesture-driven workflow using a graphics tablet. Topics covered include particle dynamics and behaviors, multi-layer composites using transfer modes, keying and compositing bluescreen elements, stylized title animation, and DVD motion menus, plus dozens of visual effects techniques using filters and transformations, and much more. Whether you're just entering the motion graphics field or are already an accomplished designer, this book will have you working in Motion in record time.

CONTENTS:

Contents at a Glance

Lesson 1 A Tour ofMotion
Lesson 2 Using Generators
Lesson 3 Working with Layers and Objects
Lesson 4 Using Templates
Lesson 5 Particles and Parameter Behaviors
Lesson 6 Advanced Particle Design
Lesson 7 Using Blend Modes
Lesson 8 Drawing Gestures
Lesson 9 Keying
Lesson 10 Nonlinear Editing
Lesson 11 Audio and Markers
Lesson 12 Keyframing
Lesson 13 Creating Text Effects
Lesson 14 Integrating Apple Pro Applications
Appendix A Motion for After Effects Users
Appendix B Round-Trip Production