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CMP INSTANT Books Provide Visual Instruction and
Detailed Screenshots for Video and Audio Producers
Providing visual, step-by-step instruction
for getting up to speed, the Instant series from CMP
Books is designed to efficiently deliver the
essential skills readers need in their video and
audio projects, whether applying Boris effects
through a nonlinear editing application, breaking
new ground in loop-based music composition with
Sony’s ACID, or enhancing the listening experience
with surround sound. All books feature detailed
screen shots and step-by-step directions that
present the complete range of functions as well as
professional techniques for polish and efficient
workflow. The latest additions to the series
include:
Instant ACID by John Rofrano and
Iacobus--This accessible and thorough orientation to
Sony’s ACID guides new users and experienced
musicians in working with loop-based music including
advanced looping techniques, methods to create
loops, and valuable tips and tricks. $24.95
Instant Surround Sound by Jeffrey P.
Fisher--The author unravels the mysteries of
multi-channel audio processing for musical and
visual environments. This comprehensive resource
teaches techniques for mixing and encoding for
surround sound. It is packed with suggestions that
help the reader to avoid common pitfalls. $24.95
Instant Boris Effects by Chris
Vadnais--This book enables readers to master the
basics of masks, splines, containers, and filters as
well as the more advanced effects including
rotoscoping, animating still images, text on a path,
3D extruded objects with media mapping, and clean
chroma-key effects. Beginning with an interface
orientation, the book provides detailed,
step-by-step instructions. $24.95
The Instant Series of books is
written for novice to intermediate readers, and is
co-produced in partnership with VASST (www.vasst.com),
the training arm of the Sundance Media Group
offering Video, Audio, Surround and Streaming
Training. VASST’s instructional products and on-site
training are dedicated to giving immediate,
accessible, and thorough information, encouraging
students to master their preferred topic faster than
ever expected.
The Instant series also includes
Instant Encore DVD 1.5, Instant DVD Workshop 2,
Instant Vegas 5, and Instant Sound Forge. Instant
Vegas Movie Studio is forthcoming in the Spring of
2005.
CMP Books is an imprint of CMP Media
LLC (www.cmp.com),
a leading technology media company providing
essential information to the entire technology
spectrum--the builders, sellers and users of
technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial
strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer
comprehensive, integrated media solutions. Its
diverse products and services include newspapers,
magazines, Internet products, research, direct
marketing services, education and training, trade
shows and conferences, and custom publishing.
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