ABSTRACT

Software programs are complex, the books that explain them shouldn't be. This thoroughly illustrated, full-color guide explains everything you need to know to get up and running quickly with Combustion. Get a jump-start learning the major features or the software without bogging you down with unnecessary detail.

The author shares his professional insight and extensive training experience to ensure you'll get the most out of all the professional paint, animation, editing and 3D compositing tools Combustion offers. Also featured are many workflow tips which show how to tap into the full power of Combustion 4 in your effects and motion graphics work.

For useful tips and tutorials, visit the book's companion site at www.focalpress.com/companions/0240520106

chapter |36 pages

Paint and text Operators

chapter |26 pages

Compositing in 2D and 3D

chapter |20 pages

Selections and Masks

chapter |18 pages

Working with Color

chapter |22 pages

Keying

chapter |24 pages

The Tracker

chapter |21 pages

Animation and the Timeline

chapter |18 pages

A/V Editing

chapter |12 pages

Expressions

chapter |17 pages

Integrated Particle System

chapter |17 pages

Rendering and output