| 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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