Flash Designers: push Flash to the next level with After Effects' robust toolset. Add motion graphics and visual effects to your Flash projects Fuse 3D depth into 2D animations Prepare Flash animations for broadcast Save development time in executing animations Combine these two powerhouse applications to expand your multimedia horizons. Flash + After Effects gives the experienced Flash designer a working understanding of the After Effects toolset with professional techniques that raise the design bar for Web, broadcast, or CD/DVD delivery. The companion DVD contains project media that permit you to practice essential After Effects skills that include: Working with video and the AE timeline Using alpha channels for keying and enhancing interactivity Putting vector animation to work with Text and Shape Layers, and animation presets Creating 3D backgrounds with cameras and lights Animating with Behaviors, Parenting, Expressions and the Puppet Tool You also get a video primer, render and file optimization techniques, and publishing and streaming guidelines. Combine two powerhouse applications to: Add motion graphics and visual effects Fuse 3D depth into 2D animations Prepare Flash animations for broadcast Save development time