The Official Photodex Guide to ProShow 2nd Edition

Description

With the amazing, easy-to-use features of new ProShow 4, you can create
polished multimedia productions that sizzle! Presentations are a growing
part of everyday life, from the conference room to the living room, and
today's viewers want presentations that pop. The Official Photodex Guide to
ProShow 4 is the solution. A comprehensive guide to ProShow 4 for
everyone from graphics and photography professionals, to educators and
business professionals, and even novice home users, this book provides
step-by-step, how-to-do-it examples with ample screenshots for effective
instruction.Updated to provide coverage of all the amazing new features of
ProShow 4 including pre-made slide styles, an improved audio sync tool,
YouTube HD output, on-screen controls for playback, and animated GIF
support, you'll learn how to create stunning multimedia productions that
can be shared using everything from optical media, to iPods, to streaming
Web content, and more. Perfect your multimedia presentation skills as you
cover the basics of design, the fundamentals of ProShow 4 production
techniques, and advanced tools to achieve professional results. Interviews
with award-winning producers provide insight and ideas along with real-world
examples and how-to tips from their work.

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: ProShow Fundamentals - a World of Sight, Sound, and Motion

Chapter 2: Beyond the Basics - It's All About Time

Chapter 3: Frames, Motion, and the Layered Look

Chapter 4: Adding and Editing Soundtracks

Chapter 5: Caption Fundamentals: More Than Just a Way with Words

Chapter 6: Getting Fancy: Advanced Caption Tools and Keyframing Basics

Chapter 7: Advanced Motion Effects Using Keyframes

Chapter 8: Adjustment Effects and Advanced Editing

Chapter 9: Advanced Layer Techniques: Masks, Vignettes, and Chroma Key

Chapter 10: Templates and Live Shows

Chapter 11: Creating Menu and Branding Shows

Chapter 12: Getting the Story Out

Chapter 13: ProShow and the Web

Appendix A: ProShow Keyboard Shortcuts

Appendix B: Product Comparison Chart