ABSTRACT
Most independent filmmakers rely on the digital video (DV) medium to get their productions made, to make them look and feel professional, and to contain them in a budget. The great appeal of DV lies in the light, transportable size of the cameras, the affordability, and the tight integration with desktop computers. As a backup for the DV camera, a digital still camera is very handy. Photoshop CS4 is the 11th version of the software, and since Adobe began its Creative Suite, they have been packing PS with great tools for filmmakers. In its latest incarnation it will now read footage as video layers, generate 3D objects, and there’s a time line that looks and works like the one from After Effects. The traditional industry standard software for 3D animation and graphics is Autodesk’s Maya. Maya has been used on countless film productions and is very popular among users.
