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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 4 (Apple Pro Training)24 reviews
Diana Weynand

Peachpit Press, 2003

Excellent, Must-Have for All FCP Users
I consider myself to be a "seasoned user" of Final Cut Pro. I have been editing with FCP since the original release of version 1.0 and have worked on numerous documentaries, features, commercials and episodic television. I learned about this book from the Apple website. This is the official textbook used for Apple Pro Certification (FCP Level One). So I decided that I would "forget" ... 		  
  







  
  
Taking Your Talent to the Web: A Guide for the Transitioning Designer31 reviews
Jeffrey Zeldman

New Riders Publishing, 2001

Most excellent
A thorough, comprehensive and usable book for people trying to migrate from traditional media into the (sometimes) scary world of new media. Jeffrey Zeldman's unique voice permeates the entire book, holds your hand, and gently guides you through the ups & downs of working with the web. His examples are concise and to the point, his writing style (as always) humorous and friendly, and, most ... 		  
  







  
  
The Art and Science of Digital Compositing (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics)25 reviews
Ron Brinkmann

Morgan Kaufmann, 1999

A must
Even if I'm not working in vfx, so I haven't a great experience, I think this book should be in every comps shelf: very simple, well written, it deals with the math under every (even the simplest) operation you can do in your compositing package (it's quite software-indipendent). It explains several wonderful tricks too. Globally, very useful in my opinion. 		  
  







  
  
Pro Tools for Musicians and Songwriters46 reviews
Gina Fant-Saez

Peachpit Press, 2006

Awesome!
There is so much to ProTools, Gina puts it into perspective! Her writing style is outstanding, and if you are like me who thinks the technical instructions and white papers seem to require a degree, this book is for you! I am currently on Chapter 5 and in one week, I have surpassed what I learned on my own with the "manual". Her additional downloads and assistance goes above and beyond! As ... 		  
  







  
  
After Effects Apprentice (DV Expert Series)29 reviews
Chris Meyer, Trish Meyer

Focal Press, 2007

After Effects - easy ease in
Initiation to the steep learning curve for Adobe After Effects is eased considerably by this volume of scaffolded lessons that include extra tips and keyboard shortcuts. 		  
  







  
  
The DV Rebel's Guide: An All-Digital Approach to Making Killer Action Movies on the Cheap (Peachpit)66 reviews
Stu Maschwitz

Peachpit Press, 2007

A Must Have
I have already completed one truly independent feature film, and I overlooked this book. After being turned away by festival after festival, I picked up THE DV REBEL GUIDE and realized many errors I made that could have changed the overall production value of my feature. As if this wasn't insight enough, Stu Maschiwitz gave me new ways to fix my work, and perhaps turn it into a proper ... 		  
  







  
  
3D Studio MAX 3(r) Media Animation25 reviews
John P. Chismar, John Chismar

New Riders Publishing, 1999

Finally
Finally a book that merges great tutorial writing and impressive content. Going through this book, I was intrigued with every sentence. Not only did I want to read what Chismar had to say but I would learn things at random times. New techniques and tricks sprawl throughout this book, were at times I even felt a little guilty getting all this info for just a few bucks. Don't keep us waiting ... 		  
  







  
  
$30 Music School24 reviews
Michael W. Dean

Course Technology PTR, 2003

Wish I had this years ago.
The title of this book caught my eye and I bought it after reading 1 page. It is well written and informative without being dry. Along with the practical advice given on purchasing gear, dealing with bandmembers, club owners, recording and other facets of getting your music heard, integrity and win/win situations are stressed throughout it. I have already applied some of the info presented and ... 		  
  







  
  
iMovie 2: The Missing Manual21 reviews
David Pogue

Pogue Press, 2001

Informative, Clearly Organized and Useful
I bought three books to teach myself how to produce DVDs. The Erica Sadun book is for advanced users and was not helpful to me. The Bob LeVitus "Little iDVD Book" is probably one of the most poorly organized and edited books I've ever come across on any subject. Pogue's "Missing Manual", on the other hand, is comprehensive, clear and well-organized. I've produced about half a dozen DVDs since ... 		  
  







  
  
ActionScript : The Definitive Guide67 reviews
Colin Moock

O'Reilly, 2001

Superb
Finally, an actionscript guide that is superb in its production! My hat is off to Colin and Gary for this detail-oriented volume that has cleared the smoke out of my head and has made a programmer out of an artist. Bravo!!! 		  
  







  
  
Right Ho, Jeeves (Audio Editions)20 reviews
P. G. Wodehouse

Audio Partners, 2004

Very good, sir.
It is rare that I derive such pleasure from a book, but Right Ho, Jeeves, gave me a delightful surprise. Not only does Wodehouse make an art of the satirical novel, but in the process wraps the reader up in the witty speech of Bertram Wooster and his strange arrangement of friends, family, and butler. Bertram, or "Bertie," as he is commonly known, stumbles through the entire novel with the idea ... 		  
  







  
  
Users' Guide to Propellerhead Reason 220 reviews
Debbie Poyser, Derek Johnson

Course Technology PTR, 2002

The Reason Bible
No, you can't RECORD with Reason. But there are countless ways to use files that you have recorded with other, very simple or even free applications (how about your Sony Minidisk recorder hooked up to a decent mike? talk about light years ahead of what we had available way back when); files that you have downloaded, files that you have gotten off of records or CD's or even TV, in Reason (shame!). ... 		  
  







  
  
Adobe Premiere Elements 2 in a Snap (Sams Teach Yourself)19 reviews
Steve Grisetti, Chuck Engels

Sams, 2005

Premiere Elements 3 users
Premiere Elements 3 users, this book is for you too! Being new to video editing, I was wary of a book that was not version specific. No need to worry, this book works well with version 3. Whether you are a beginner or advanced this book has it all. The format makes this book superior to others. The inside front cover has 'Contents at a Glance' index that directs you to the section for a ... 		  
  







  
  
ActionScripting in Flash20 reviews
Phillip Kerman

Sams, 2001

Hits the Mark
Wow! This is a GREAT book for the graphic/web designer wanting to learn actionscript. I own or have read many others that don't cover the basics or the thought processes behind writing in a scripting language. Most books on this topic started out over my head with little explaination and were accompanied by buggy and/or old code. With clear and consice writing, Philip uses the first half of the ... 		  
  







  
  
Adobe Acrobat 5 Master Class19 reviews
Pattie Belle Hastings, Bjorn Akselsen, ...

Adobe Press, 2002

The Best out of Four
I bought four books on Acrobat 5, and this one is by far the best. It is written conceptually. It appeals to the senses as well as providing an education. Taking vast amounts of information and refining it so that it is presented simply yet thoroughly. I enjoy reading it. I also bought Classroom in a book by the Adobe Creative Team and it is work. I am sure over time I will derive a lot from ... 		  
  







  
  
The Photoshop Elements 5 Restoration and Retouching Book18 reviews
Matt Kloskowski

Peachpit Press, 2007

Great Product
I echo the comments from everyone else. This is the best choise book to buy to learn how to use this product. 		  
  







  
  
Essentials of Macromedia Captivate: Skills and Drills Workbook17 reviews
Kevin A. Siegel

IconLogic, Inc., 2004

Cheapest class you will ever take
This book is the cheapest class you may ever have, and it is a good class. As you may have noticed there are not many books written on Captivate. It's a shame because Adobe's Captivate really is great program. I am a freelance web designer and Flash animator in the Seattle market. Last year I wanted to learn Captivate and realized there are no classes in the Puget Sound area and only 3 books ... 		  
  







  
  
Director's Third Dimension: Fundamentals of 3D Programming in Director 8.5 (With CD-ROM)17 reviews
Paul Catanese

Sams, 2001

This is THE book for 3D in Director MX
Other reviews have captured the gist of this wonderful, accessible, and thorough treatment of Director's 3D functionality. What I would like to add is that Catanese's book is just as current with Director MX as it is with Director 8.5. If you plan to do 3D in Director MX, either games or presentations, you owe it to yourself to read this book. 		  
  







  
  
Macromedia Flash MX Designer's ActionScript Reference20 reviews
John Davey, Glen Rhodes, ...

Wrox Press, 2002

A programmers perspective
I am a former programming teacher and I have a style to teach my students the most UNDERSTANDABLE way to do something not just how to do it. This text/reference achieves that purpose. If you have an understanding of Flash (which you should have before getting into scripting see Weinman books) then this book will serve you well. There are other books on scripting - great books - such as Moock's ... 		  
  







  
  
SPANISH in 10 minutes a dayŽ AUDIO CD18 reviews
Kristine K. Kershul

Bilingual Books (WA), 2003

A great way to study Spanish
My husband and I purchased this CD along with 2 copies of the book to use in the conversational Spanish class we took before traveling to Mexico. I highly recommend that they be purchased together, as they complement each other well. This product is really geared for people preparing to travel to a Spanish-speaking country and it covers all the "survival" situations you might expect to find ... 		  
  







  




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