Flash + After Effects

<p>Flash Designers: push Flash to the next level with After Effects' robust toolset. CS5 delivers more complete integration of these two powerhouse applications-so you can expand your multimedia horizons. <em>Flash + After Effects</em> gives you a working understanding of the AE toolset and professional techniques that raise the design bar for web, HD broadcast, or CD/DVD delivery. The companion web site contains project media for hands-on practice of essential production skills, including:</p><p>* Working with live video in Flash and the After Effects timeline<br>* Using alpha channels for keying and enhancing interactivity<br>* Integrating new CS5 features including the Roto Brush and Code Snippets<br>* Exporting layered After Effects compositions for Flash<br>* Building interactive 3D environments with video, cameras, and lights<br>* Enhancing character animation using IK and Puppet Tools<br>* Exporting video in HD and for the Web</p> Chapter 1 Getting Started in After Effects; Chapter 2 From Flash to After Effects; Chapter 3 From After Effects to Flash; Chapter 4 Interactive Video; Chapter 5 Alpha Channels; Chapter 6 Type in Motion; Chapter 7 The Third Dimension; Chapter 8 Character Animation; Chapter 9 Visual Effects; Chapter 10 Optimization and Encoding;