Books

[complexvisuals]

Can anyone recommend any good books on After Effects 5.5 PB and Flash MX? I can use both programs fine, but I want to delve deeper into the programs.

Thanks

Cian
COMPLEX

[Lara]

I'm halfway through 'Creative After Effects 5.0' by Angie Taylor-
can't recommend it enough. She's been teaching after effects for years and doing loads of her own animation for TV, the book is basically her entire course distilled into a book with strong emphasis on production for TV. It differs from most books because she also pushes your understanding of what AE tools could possibly be used for in a full on creative stylee. Great for those who know how to use the programs- I had a good understanding of AE before I started but this has really streamlined my workflow and all that nonsense. She's a cool lady . . . have a look.

[MatFx]

He Lara!

Started with the same book a week ago...and I most say it's really clear about the things in AE...love this one already :D

MFx

[complexvisuals]

Just ordered it. Thanks for the info.

Cian

[hamageddon]

if u wanna go heavy actionscripting, i guess u don't
wanna miss Mr. Moock's definitve actionscript guide
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/actscript2/
so far i've seen it's based on the old F5 version
which had some flaws (claiming to be a beginners book, starting very basic but going in too detailed mindboggling soon)
but great inside information inbetween.

on the other hand i found "actionscript for designers" quite
enjoyable too

[nocternal]

yeh, just got after effects and dont really know,,, much/anything about it, any advise?