Photoshop for Video [With DVD ROM]

Foreword Introduction: The Gift of Giving Getting Started 1: Make It Happen 2: Pixels: Time for Tech 3: Why Layers? 4: What About Transparency? 5: Typography for Video 6: Logos and 3D Objects 7: Layer Styles: Bevels, Shadows, Glows, and More! 8: Filters 9: Fixing Color and Exposure 10: Repairing Damaged Photos 11: Creating Backgrounds for Video 12: Automation and History 13: The Road to Video Appendidix A: Advanced Learning Opportunities Appendidix B: Tech Support APPENDIX C: Integrating Adobe Photoshop with Adobe Production Premium APPENDIX D: Integrating Adobe Photoshop with Apple Final Cut Studio APPENDIX E: Integrating Adobe Photoshop with Avid Editing Systems APPENDIX F: Integrating Adobe Photoshop with Sony Vegas Glossary Index

Richard Harrington is a certified instructor for Apple and Adobe, and an expert in motion graphic design and digital video. He is a regular contributor to Creative Cow, ProVideo Coalition, and numerous industry blogs and magazines. He also owns the visual communications company, RHED Pixel (rhedpixel.com) in Washington, DC. Rich is a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals Instructor Dream Team, chairs conferences for the National Association of Broadcasters, and has written and co-written a number of books.

'Video professionals finally have a Photoshop book to call their own--a wealth of tips and techniques.'--Kevin Connor, Director of Product Management, Adobe Systems Incorporated 'your skillset and workflow WILL BE IMPROVED by this book--for every level of Photoshop user. If you buy only one book to improve your Photoshop-video graphics capabilities, make it this.'--musicvideoinsider.com 'If you are a professional video editor who isn't up to speed on Photoshop this is a good resource for you.'--Photoshop User magazine 'Richard's reputation for expanding even simple subjects in new and creative ways makes this an important book. Highly recommended.'--Ron & Kathlyn Lindeboom, creativecow.net '...the DVD alone is worth the price of admission--the book is packed with zero fluff and solid information that every NLE owner should have...'--Douglas Spotted Eagle, Sundance Media Group 'a brisk read and a good shelf reference. No clutter of information...just what you need to know for video.'--Abba Shapiro, Apple Pro Apps Consultant 'Rich explains in one or two concise paragraphs techniques I've wasted HOURS on in the past perfecting.... [this] is one book every Photoshop user should have in their arsenal.'--Aaron Fisher, creativecow.net '5 COWS out of 5 because it quickly helps video editors learn how to use Photoshop in their video projects.' --Gary Gowman, creativecow.net