"Jeff Foster has created the one indispensable and definitive production guide to two of the world's greatest symbiotic tools: After Effect and Photoshop."—Jack H. Davis, coauthor, the Photoshop Wow! books and How to Wow: Photoshop for PhotographyNothing beats the tight synergy of After Effects and Photoshop for creating professional-level effects, and nothing beats this book for showing you how Hollywood professionals really use these programs.In this second edition to his bestselling book, TV and movie graphics veteran Jeff Foster provides all-new information on After Effects 7 and Photoshop CS2—plus expanded coverage of blue/green screening and titling, beautiful new images, and innovative real-world solutions for today's professionals. Better than ever, this must-have reference is still the only guide that shows how to use these two superpower programs together to achieve professional results.The DVD includes production materials, third-party plug-ins and filters, and stock video. You'll also find project files and footage to go with every one of the book's projects, which require After Effects 7 or later.Learn what the pros know, including how to:Add depth to your animation by mimicking real motionGrab your audience's attention with creative motion titlingShoot a clean blue/green screenApply 3D animation to 2D imagesRemove backgrounds with blue-screen garbage mattesRetouch frame by frame with rotoscopingConstruct realistic composites and locales with matte paintingMake movies from stills by simulating 3D camera motionProduce realistic effects such as noise, clouds, and smokeNote: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. Read Less