| dc.description.abstract | Take your After Effects projects to the next level by mastering its third-party plug-ins. Whether it's keying and compositing, adding particles of swirling smoke to a composition, or importing XML files from Final Cut Pro, third-party plug-ins can greatly enhance your After Effects capabilities. From sexy effects and graphics enhancements to workflow automation and file conversion, it's all covered in this lavishly illustrated, full-color book. Coverage of hundreds of essential third-party plug-ins is provided, showing you when, why, and how to use each plug-in. Plug-ins for color, style, effects, distortions, warps, transitions, lens flares, text and graphical elements, and more are all covered in depth. Examples of how certain plug-ins have been used in popular TV shows and movies, giving you inspiration for using plug-ins in your own work. DVD features project files and bonus tutorials. The companion website, PlugInz.com, has updates plug-in updates, links to sample movies on Vimeo, and more Overviews of different plug-in packages, interviews with plug-in developers, examples of user experiences, and plug-in FAQs | en_US |
