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“…Within these easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, you'll learn to: Seamlessly exchange projects and assets between After Effects and Flash Shoot green screen material correctly, work with Keylight, and utilize embedded alpha channels Create dynamic text, vector-based animations, and “animated” video using the tools in Adobe Creative Suite 4 Work with 3D cameras and lights and create 3D environments Convert Flash to broadcast and DVD standards with After Effects Use Adobe Media Encoder for professional results Create interactive controls and use cue points in your video Optimize video for accessibility and use Adobe® Soundbooth® for video transcription Use ActionScript in your projects for more innovative animations Richard Harrington is a certified instructor for Adobe, Apple, and Avid, and an expert in motion graphic design and digital video. …”

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“…With this useful guidebook, you can Objectively assess whether the consultant’s life makes sense for you Break into the business and build a career path that works Avoid the Seven Deadly Firms by identifying unscrupulous technology consultancies and avoiding their traps and pitfalls Understand the business models and mechanics that virtually all consulting firms use Master secret consulting success tips that are typically left unstated or overlooked Gain a competitive advantage by adding more value than your competitors Continue your professional development so you stay billable even during bad times Profit from both fixed-bid and time-and-materials projects Build a personal brand that improves your resiliency no matter what happens About the Author xiii About the Annotators xv Acknowledgments xix Foreword xxi Preface xxv Chapter 1: Why Consulting? …”