New Editions of Best-Selling Guides to After Effects, Final Cut Pro and Lighting for Digital Video from CMP Books

San Francisco, CA (February 7, 2005)--Professionals, prosumers and educators alike have come to rely on CMP Books for expert advice and comprehensive tutorials in digital video and audio editing, motion graphics, effects and DVD production.  Four best-selling books from the publisher have recently been updated and released in new editions.

After Effects in Production, 2nd Edition by Trish and Chris Meyer allows readers to build on the foundation learned from Creating Motion Graphics with step-by-step tutorials that show how to apply the artistic tricks and concepts used by the masters to create broadcast-quality productions with After Effects.  Updated for After Effects 6.5, the book now includes a DVD with over 2 Gigs of full-resolution stock footage and free plug-ins. $49.95

Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects: Vol. 1, 3rd Edition by Trish and Chris Meyer enables the reader to master the core concepts and tools needed to tackle virtually every job with After Effects 6.5, including keyframe animation, masking, mattes, and plug-in effects. New chapters demystify parenting, 3D space, and many other features of the latest version. $59.95

Get After Effects in Production: A Companion for Creating Motion Graphics from Amazon for just $32.97

Final Cut Pro On the Spot, 2nd Edition by Richard Harrington and Abba Shapiro is packed with more than 400 expert techniques, to clearly illustrate the essential methods that pros use to get the job done with Final Cut Pro. Experienced editors and novices alike will discover an invaluable reference filled with ways to improve efficiency and creativity.  This edition includes dozens of new tips and shortcuts.
Title: Final Cut Pro On the Spot - Price: $27.95
Format: Trade paper, 9-1/4” x 7-3/8”, 259 pp.

Get Final Cut Pro 4 on the Spot: Time-Saving Tips & Shortcuts from the Pros (Dv Expert Series) from Amazon for just $18.45

Lighting for Digital Video & Television, 2nd Edition by John Jackman uses detailed illustrations and real-world examples to demonstrate proper equipment use, safety issues, troubleshooting, and staging techniques. This new edition features a new 4-color section detailing color issues, plus new chapters on interview setups and low-budget lighting set-ups. $39.95

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