Broadcast Graphics On the Spot

Time-Saving Techniques Using Photoshop and After Effects for Broadcast and Post Production

Richard Harrington, Glenn Stephens, Chris Vadnais - Collection DV Expert Series

230 pages, parution le 12/10/2005

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Résumé

Packed with more than 350 techniques, this book delivers what you need to know--on the spot.

If you create graphics for television, this book is for you. If you think producing 80 graphics in an eight-hour day means things were light... then this book is still for you.

No need to wade through tomes of documentation. Broadcast Graphics on the Spot presents immediate solutions in an accessible format. You can zero in quickly on just the solution you need the moment you need it. Written by Adobe-Certified Experts and experienced broadcast professionals, it clearly illustrates all the essential methods that pros use to get the job done efficiently and creatively. Screenshots and step-by-step instructions show you how to:

Speed up software performance
Acquire and manage source materials
Get the most from the Layers Palette in Photoshop
Master Alpha Channels and transparency
Gain control over images through the Channels Palette
Create still and motion backgrounds
Create words and symbols using the Photoshop Type Tool
Put your text into motion with the After Effects Type Engine
Keep your images broadcast safe for the screen
Get professional chroma key results on a tight deadline and budget
Use automation and scripts to speed up your workflow
Build and adapt original templates for consistent designs
Enhance still and animated logos that will impress viewers
Create over-the-shoulder graphics for newscasts
Set yourself apart from the competition with special effects
Output your graphics to tape, a nonlinear editor, or a still store

L'auteur - Richard Harrington

Richard Harrington est réalisateur et monteur. Il anime des forums sur Creative Cow, il est membre de la NAPP Instructor Dream Team ; il est également auteur, formateur et conférencier. Sa société de communication visuelle se nomme RHED Pixel (RHEDPixel.com).

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L'auteur - Glenn Stephens

Glen Stephens is currently the Station Manager for Mesa Channel 11 and an Adjunct Faculty Member at Arizona State University teaching Television Production Techniques and Advanced Multimedia Production. He owns Pixel Post Studios, LLC, and is a contributing writer to Photoshop User magazine. Glen is the creator of the Tools for Television line of products. Glen can be reached at www.toolsfortelevision.com.

L'auteur - Chris Vadnais

Chris Vadnais is an award winning television and radio producer for the U.S. Air Force Broadcasting Service. His electronic news gathering in Iraq earned him a first place award in the Air Force Media Contest, a Communicator Crystal Award of Excellence, and an Honorable Mention in the Department of Defense Thomas Jefferson Broadcast Journalism Awards. He has produced thousands of radio and television news stories and commercials. As the host of the Digital Media Network's Boris FX online user forum, Chris shares his years of experience with nonlinear editors and motion effects software including Adobe After Effects and Boris Red.

Sommaire

Up and Running
Revealing Our Sources
Lay It On!
Channel Operations
Background Check
Just My Type
Type in Motion
Keep it Legal
Pulling the Key
Making Deadlines
Logos & Motions
OTS Workshop
Effect Essentials
Getting it on the Air

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Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	CMP Books
Auteur(s)	Richard Harrington, Glenn Stephens, Chris Vadnais
Collection	DV Expert Series
Parution	12/10/2005
Nb. de pages	230
Format	23,5 x 18,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	506g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9781578202737
ISBN13	978-1-57820-273-7