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iMovie '08 & iDVD: The Missing Manual

David Pogue

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Whether you consider yourself a pro or a hobbyist, you have to admit that Apple's iMovie 08 and iDVD 08 are amazing right out of the box. Unfortunately, the box doesn't include much of a user's guide, so learning about these applications is another matter. iMovie 08 & iDVD: The Missing Manual gets you up to speed on all of the themes, motion graphics, titles, effects -- everything that lets you turn raw digital footage into highly creative video projects. You get crystal-clear and jargon-free explanations of all the iMovie 08 and iDVD 08 features, including the new video library, how to view transitions, titles, and sound in real time as you add them, and ways to publish your creations directly to YouTube. Renowned author David Pogue -- tech columnist for the New York Times -- uses an objective lens to scrutinize every step of process, including how to: Work on multiple iMovie projects at once and drag & drop clips among them Output your creation to a blog, its own web page, or as a video podcast with iWeb Use "Magic iMovie" to import your video and make a movie for you Integrate with other iLife programs to use songs, photos, and an original sound track And a whole lot more From choosing and using a digital camcorder to burning the finished work onto DVDs, posting it online, or creating versions for iPod and iPhone, iMovie 08 & iDVD: The Missing Manual zooms right in on the details in a concise and understandable manner. The book also provides a firm grounding in basic film technique so that the quality of your video won't rely entirely on magic.

Apple Pro Training Series: DVD Studio Pro 4 (2nd Edition) (Apple Pro Training Series)

Martin Sitter, Adrian Ramseier, Jem Schofield

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Not Worth the money, but still pretty good 3 out of 5 stars.
52 of 54 people found this review helpful.

I've been in a fight w/ Apple and Peachpit over this 'new' version of DVDSP4.
I'm an Apple cert. instructor for this and other ProApps. When I started reading the new book I found the same mistakes from version 3 had been copied over to version 4.

Granted, the new compressor app is great but nowhere does it explain the new features of DVDSP4 like support for external video, VTS editing and the whole HD support. I was told by Apple and Peachpit that this version of the book was intended to be an 'revision' of the old book; however, the general advertising of this book says 'Fully Update' instead of 'Fully Revised'... a bit misleading to the people who thought this version would help instruct students on how to best use the new features. We'll have to wait.

Editorial Review:

Now the best-selling book on DVD Studio Pro is even better. Updated for DVD Studio Pro 4.2, this Apple-certified book uses striking, real-world footage (including the HD documentary One-Six-Right) to build four complete DVDs. This revised edition covers integration with Final Cut Pro 6, Motion 3, and Compressor 3, as well as the new SD-to-HD workflow. Each chapter presents a lesson in an aspect of DVD creation and finishing, with hands-on projects for you to complete as you go. After learning how to storyboard your DVD and plan its interactions, you’ll set chapter markers, create stories, build still and motion menus, and add overlays and subtitles. You’ll also learn to work with multiple audio tracks and camera angles, create smart buttons and custom transitions, professionally encode audio and video files, and create useful scripts.

Adobe Photoshop CS2 One-on-One (One-On-One)

Deke McClelland

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Total reviews: 99 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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If you work with Adobe Photoshop, you've already tasted how powerful a graphics tool it can be. Universally recognized as the standard for image editing and production, Photoshop is used by close to 20 million people worldwide. But how many can say they've fully tapped its vast functionality?

Whether you're a first-timer looking to learn Photoshop, or a seasoned Photoshopper interested in the cool new features of CS2, Deke McClelland's Adobe Photoshop CS2 One on One will have you completing rewarding projects in no time at all. A Photoshop expert, sought-after computer graphics and design lecturer and author of over 70 books, Deke brings his passion and easy, conversational style to the new edition of his bestselling Photoshop tutorial, updated for CS2.

A straightforward, step-by-step guide to the features and functions of Photoshop-with plenty of real-world projects and insider tips applied along the way-Adobe Photoshop CS2 One on One also covers the new features of CS2 in depth, including Adobe Bridge, the new file browser that makes it possible to process multiple images at once. Learn how to use new workflow and file handling features, how to batch process digital camera raw files, search metadata, quickly review images in Slideshow mode, and much more.

If that sounds like Greek to you, don't worry. Deke uses highly effective One-on-One teaching methods and creates a classroom environment that combines written instruction with more than two hours of video training (provided on DVD). As host of the "Best of Photoshop" disk that ships with every Photoshop order, he's uniquely qualified to present the material in this dynamic, interactive format. Whatever your skill level, Adobe Photoshop CS2 One on One will soon have you speaking fluent Photoshop CS2.

iMovie HD & iDVD 5: The Missing Manual

David Pogue

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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The latest versions of iMovie HD and iDVD 5 are, by far, the most robust moviemaking applications available to consumers today. But whether you're a professional or an amateur moviemaker eager to take advantage of the full capabilities of these applications, don't count on Apple documentation to make the cut. You need iMovie HD & iDVD 5: The Missing Manual, the objective authority on iMovie HD and iDVD 5. Even if you own a previous version of iMovie, the new feature-rich iMovie HD may well be impossible to resist. This video editing program now enables users to capture and edit widescreen High Definition Video (HDV) from the new generation of HDV camcorders, along with standard DV and the MPEG-4 video format. iMovie HD also includes "Magic iMovie" for making finished movies automatically. The feature does everything in one step--imports video into separate clips and adds titles, transitions, and music. The finished video is then ready for iDVD 5, which now includes 15 new themes with animated drop zones that can display video clips across DVD menus, just like the latest Hollywood DVDs. This witty and entertaining guide from celebrated author David Pogue not only details every step of iMovie HD video production--from choosing and using a digital camcorder to burning the finished work onto DVDs--but provides a firm grounding in basic film technique so that the quality of a video won't rely entirely on magic. iMovie HD & iDVD 5: The Missing Manual includes expert techniques and tricks for:

• Capturing quality footage (including tips on composition, lighting, and even special-event filming)
• Building your movie track, incorporating transitions and special effects, and adding narration, music, and sound
• Working with picture files and QuickTime movies
• Reaching your intended audience by exporting to tape, transferring iMovie to QuickTime, burning QuickTime-Movie CDs, and putting movies on the Web (and even on your cell phone!)
• Using iDVD 5 to stylize and burn your DVD creation

iMovie HD & iDVD 5: The Missing Manual--it's your moviemaking-made-easy guide.

iMovie HD 6 and iDVD 6 for Mac OS X (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Jeff Carlson

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great learning tool 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

If you are interested in making home movies, editing or even making relatively high quality films, this book will certainly put you on the fast track to success. That being said, there is nothing quite like experimenting with the program itself, but the book can help work out some of the kinks. Finally, it is not as in depth as other books on this program.

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Need to learn iMovie HD 6 and iDVD 6 fast? Try a Visual QuickStart!

This best-selling reference’s visual format and step-by-step, task-based instructions will have you up and running with these great iLife applications in no time. Best-selling author and iLife expert Jeff Carlson uses crystal-clear instructions, full-color illustrations, and friendly prose to introduce you to everything from using themes, tools, and effects to timeline editing to video podcasts and blogs. You’ll also learn about everything new in iMovie HD 6 and iDVD 6, including motion-graphics themes, real-time effects, audio enhancements, sharing options, and more!

Macromedia Flash 8 Advanced for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide

Russell Chun, H. Paul Robertson

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Good for general Flash skills 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.

This is a PeachPit Press "Visual QuickPro Guide"--similar to their "Visual QuickStart" training book series, but aimed at more experienced users. The series uses a task-based training approach, teaching skills through short step-by-step exercises. This approach has some major drawbacks for me, although this particular book seems to have dealt with some issues fairly well. My first complaint is that task-based training tends to focus too much on quick, "surface" results without really giving an understanding of what is happening and why it works. This makes it difficult to apply skills effectively in future situations, or to know when they ought to be applied. A task-based organization also makes it difficult to use a book as a reference, since information is dispersed throughout the exercises.

I was pleasantly surprised with Macromedia Flash 8 Advanced in many ways. First, I found that the chapters had a good mix of theoretical instruction and practical exercises. Almost every exercise was accompanied by an explanation of topics: what might be new to Flash 8, how the techniques might be important in a larger context, and an overview of how they work. There were a lot of explanatory sidebars and tips that offered very useful, relevant information. I was also pleased with the indexing, and I was able to find information on several topics as I worked. Most of the step-by-step instructions were very general, giving a basic process without getting sidetracked into specific projects.

Overall, I found that this book does just what it claims to do: it gives good, quick explanations of some advanced Flash topics and skills, such as external communications, sound and video, and dynamic content, as well as complex handling of things like movieClips, text, and buttons. It does not offer much in-depth discussion on any topic, and it does not focus on any area of Flash development specifically, but it takes a very broad approach to expanding Flash skills. I should particularly mention that I wouldn't recommend the book to someone trying to learn actionscript, since the actionscript in the book lacks the depth or focus that can be found elsewhere (O'Reilly's Actionscript for Flash MX), and information is dispersed throughout the book. It also does not really cover Flash components. I would recommend it to Flash users who want to expand their general skills and (especially) keep current with some of the growing capabilities of Flash. The book also includes a CD with working files for the exercises and a trial version of Flash 8.

Editorial Review:

As a professional Flash developer, nobody knows more about Flash 8 than you or at least they better not! To make sure they don't, you need this task-based guide. By applying the popular Visual QuickStart format--easy, step-by-step instructions and loads of visual aids--to more complex topics, this guide offers the quickest, easiest way to get up to speed on the advanced Flash features that can make or break a project. You'll find straight-ahead, concise explanations of all the animation, navigation, and interactivity techniques you'll need to master to create dynamic Web sites with Flash. You'll also find complete coverage of all that's new in Flash 8. By emphasizing methodology and problem solving over features inventories and long, techie discussions, this guide teaches Flash the way you use it--dynamically, interactively, and to get a job done!

DVD Studio Pro 4

Bruce Nazarian

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 2.0 of 5

not for beginners 1 out of 5 stars.
7 of 9 people found this review helpful.

This book is very dissapointing. Sure, this book is full of information, but does not know how to teach. This book is not completely written in step by step method. Before you actually start touch your project, you are fed up with information. I even found a couple of mistakes in earlier chapter. DVD comes with this book, but this DVD is not a lesson project like Apple Pro Training Series. Not useful.
If you are beginner and start studying DVD Studio Pro 4, don't by this book! You're going to waste your money. Buy the one from Apple Pro Training Series, which is much better, easy to understand.

Editorial Review:

Author professional quality DVDs with Studio Pro 4

With Apple DVD Studio Pro just about anyone can author high performance DVDs -- easily and inexpensively. This heavily-illustrated complete tutorial, written by world-famous DVD trainer Bruce Nazarian, provides the step-by-step guidance necessary to unleash Studio Pro's full power and understand all the new features of Studio Pro 4.

• Includes DVD with sample footage, authoring samples, graphics, and project graphical layout
• Covers video and audio encoding, Photoshop for DVD authoring, and new Hi-DEF features

Adobe(R) GoLive(R) 6.0 Classroom in a Book

Adobe Creative Team

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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When it comes to mastering Adobe GoLive, Adobe GoLive 6.0 Classroom in a Book puts you in a class of your own. This hands-on workbook leads you through a series of lessons that teach you everything you need to know to quickly get to work with the latest version of GoLive, but you learn on your own time, at your own pace. And here's something else that sets it apart from the other GoLive books out there: Adobe's Classroom in a Book is the only one that gives you the official training course created by the company's own team and tested in its classrooms and labs.

Adobe GoLive 6.0 Classroom in a Book makes it easy to learn what you want to know when you need to know it. The Adobe Creative Team breaks down GoLive and Web publishing into clear, step-by-step lessons that cover key concepts such as toolbars, palettes, layout design, the collaborative Adobe Web WorkGroup Server, site architecture, dynamic content creation, wireless-device authoring, Cascading Style Sheets, image maps, and more. You'll never feel overwhelmed by the information. At the end of each chapter, review questions wrap up and reinforce what you've learned, and the accompanying CD-ROM gives you customized files and images designed for use in conjunction with the book's hands-on exercises.

Macromedia Fireworks MX for Windows & Macintosh (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Sandee Cohen

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Using it for all my Fireworks classes 5 out of 5 stars.
15 of 19 people found this review helpful.

I am an instructor of Web graphics at a small community/vocational school.

This book is perfect for all my classes.

Not only does it teach Fireworks, but it has lots of background on the Web in general.

I can't think of a better book to buy!

Wonderful Book 5 out of 5 stars.
12 of 16 people found this review helpful.

Dear Amazon,

I purchased this book a month ago...

I have been a Computer Graphic Designer for 2 yrs. But have worked in the field for 8 yrs...

I wished I had this book when I was first learning.

I learned more from this book, than just Fireworks, It has also helped me with my Web designing...I carry it with me...

I plan to buy more of Sandee's books. I can't get enof now.

Thank You,

Editorial Review:

In Macromedia Fireworks MX for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide, you'll learn how to use Macromedia's design software as more than just a drawing and effects tool. Even if you've never used Fireworks before, with the fourth update to this popular Visual QuickStart Guide, you'll soon be using Macromedia Fireworks MX to generate buttons, image maps, and simple animations, as well as their underlying code. This task-based reference uses step-by-step instructions and ample illustrations to explain all of Macromedia Fireworks MX's newest vector and bitmap features, as well as its existing ones, in a language and tone that you can understand.

Adobe Encore DVD In the Studio (O'Reilly Digital Studio)

Douglas Dixon

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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If you're looking for an easy and stimulating way to master Adobe Encore DVD and fine-tune your moviemaking skills at the same time, look no further than Adobe Encore DVD: In the Studio. This full-color tutorial will help you push the limits of Adobe Encore DVD by helping you to create highly imaginative designs and projects. Designed primarily for Adobe Creative Suite developers, particularly those using Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects, as well as filmmakers who wish to transfer their projects to DVDs, the book combines practical learning materials and project-based lessons. But Adobe Encore DVD: In the Studio is not your average tutorial. The book draws on the experience of author Doug Dixon--an expert on Adobe Encore DVD, the author of other books on DVD development, and a core member of the product's alpha and beta programs. Well-versed in both the use and design of Adobe Encore DVD, Dixon imbues this O'Reilly Media digital book with the unique perspective of an insider who really knows his pixels. Adobe Encore DVD: In the Studio discusses the protocols involved with DVD files and file systems; pixel aspect ratio issues; common gotchas using both still and motion media; and a plethora of tips and tricks to using dynamic buttons. You'll get up to speed on importing from Photoshop and AfterEffects, making motion video menus available, and looping video and audio. You'll also learn about adding multilingual menus and subtitles, encoding rules, scripting, and even placing Easter eggs in a DVD! By studying this comprehensive, hands-on tutorial, you will be able to quickly and efficiently develop professional-looking DVDs studded with special effects worthy of a Hollywood studio.