A comprehensive guide to Apple's entry-level editing software from a passionate iMovie fan, this book features a full introduction to the editing process that will help you create professional, unique videos Key Features * Understand the core principles of editing * Leverage cross-platform insights and master iMovie for iOS and iPadOS; and the fully-featured macOS version * Use Keynote to create unique and engaging titles Book Description Complete with step-by-step tutorials for essential tools and concepts - and guides as why you should use them - this is a practical guide to iMovie that will prepare you well for the world of post-production, and the creative process at large. It's not about having the shiniest tools; it's about what you do with them. With this in mind, this book is written to help Apple users get more out of iMovie than you may think possible with free editing software as well as helping you avoid common gotchas. You can then apply the principles of editing, and understanding of common edits, effects, and keyframing - to other editing software. This book begins with an introduction to the principles of editing, and how to apply them to Apple's Magic Movie and Storyboard frameworks. Then you will learn how to navigate iMovie for iOS and iPadOS as well as for macOS, mastering simple editing tools to deliver effective videos from import to export. The final section brings in Keynote to create custom titles and animations, helping you to create a creative brand that makes your video uniquely yours. By the end of this book, you will understand the important principles behind the post-production process. You will also be able to combine iMovie and Keynote for macOS to create high-quality, engaging video projects for different formats. What you will learn * Learn the principles of editing: create, refine and add meaning * Use iMovie's Magic Movie and Storyboard tools to create simple, themed videos * Learn iMovie's 'Magic Timeline' and navigate macOS iMovie with keyboard shortcuts * Create a basic video using the iMovie timeline, using overlays and keyframing effects * Create custom titles and animations for your iMovie project using Keynote * Understand the best export settings for each project; convert videos for alternative aspect ratios * Learn how to solve and common problems with iMovie, and avoid them in future Who This Book Is For If you have an Apple device and have been asked to make a video for your professional environment, this book is the place to turn. Simple, progressive guides will help you master editing principles; using iMovie to create simple but effective videos to inform, educate and entertain your colleagues, friends, and family. This book also provides more advanced users such as YouTubers and other online content creators with valuable tips on how to stamp their unique identity and brand USPs into their videos.

Become 10x more efficient in styling micro content for your social media platforms with DaVinci Resolve 18 by a Blackmagic Design Certified Training Partner Key Features * Enhance your content with Creative editing, VFX composition, color grading, and sound editing techniques * Optimized techniques to generate quick video content to engage and increase your audience * Discover the latest features and hacks of DaVinci Resolve 18 and realize your creative ideas in a fun way Book Description DaVinci Resolve is the world's most trusted name in color grading and has been used to grade more Hollywood films, TV shows, and commercials than anything else. Version 18 enables full capacity to edit, compose VFX, mix sound and deliver for different platforms, including Social Media and the Web. You will learn how to get started using DaVinci Resolve 18 to create video content for Social Media and the Web, whether you are a business owner, influencer, or hobbyist. You will begin by gaining an overview of creating a complete short video for Social Media distribution direct from within the Cut page. You will then learn more advanced editing, VFX composition, color grading, and sound editing techniques to enhance your content even further and fix common video content issues when using consumer cameras or mobile phones. By the end of this book, you will be confident in using DaVinci Resolve to edit, fix, finish and publish short-form video content directly to Social Media sites such as YouTube, Twitter, and Vimeo. What you will learn * Learn to Edit, add effects, and post to social media using the new Cut page * Quickly deliver video projects in a variety of Social Media formats in the Cut page * Fix problems with video, such as stabilizing footage and syncing audio * Enhance the visuals of your videos through color correction and other visual effects techniques * Use the Neural Engine AI in the Studio Version of DaVinci Resolve to speed up your work * Add subtitles and dubbed audio to help your videos reach a wider audience Who This Book Is For This book is intended for the beginner content maker who is looking for quick techniques to improve their work, but it will also be useful for experienced content makers who want to begin using DaVinci Resolve for its more advanced features. It is a useful practical training manual for Social Media Marketers, Influencers, Short Film Makers, Small Business Owners creating their own content, Vloggers, and Film/Media Studies students at schools, colleges, or universities.

Written for the new generation of hobbyists and aspiring game developers, HTML5 Game Development from the Ground Up with Construct 2 shows you how to use the sophisticated yet user-friendly HTML5-based game engine Construct 2 to develop and release polished, two-dimensional games on a multitude of different platforms. The book also covers the foundational knowledge of game analysis and design based on the author's research and teaching experiences at DigiPen Institute of Technology, James Cook University, and other institutions. The author first helps you understand what really matters in games. He guides you in becoming a better game designer from the ground up, being able to play any game critically, and expressing your ideas in a clear and concise format. The book then presents step-by-step tutorials on designing games. It explains how to build an arcade-style game as well as a platformer integrating some physics elements. It also shows you how to create a more complex puzzle game-the author's own published game, Turky on the Run. Lastly, the book discusses different ways to deploy and monetize games across several platforms, including Facebook, iOS, Android, and web-based marketplaces. Sample Construct 2 project files for the games designed in the book are available on the author's website. Integrating hands-on guidance with theoretical game design concepts, this book gives you a solid foundation in game development. It will help you advance in your journey as an indie game developer.

Learn all about hard-surface modeling in Blender while creating three increasingly complex projects: an assault rifle, a sci-fi racing ship, and an army tank Key Features Explore Blender's wide array of 3D modeling tools and features with key images printed in color Learn techniques for texturing, rendering, and rigging Employ these lessons to create increasingly complex hard-surface models Book DescriptionBlender is a massively popular and powerful 3D program, with versatile modeling abilities that make it a great way to enter the 3D modelling world. Blender 3D Incredible Models is an extensive guide for those new to hard-surface modeling with Blender, helping you understand the complete range of tools and features it offers and how to employ those efficiently to create realistic models. You'll be led through progressively more challenging modeling projects- from an assault rifle and an army tank to a sci-fi spaceship model-giving you a glimpse of all the skills you'd need in Blender's vast ecosystem of features and functionality, ranging from textures, rendering, and UV mapping to lighting, rigging, and beyond. Each engaging project builds upon the last until you're equipped with everything you need to tackle your own modeling challenges, whatever they may be. By the end of this Blender book, you won't just know how to create the models covered here, but you'll be able to turn your own concepts and references into 3D Blender models too! What you will learn Dive into the fundamental theory behind hard-surface modeling Explore Blender's extensive modeling tools and features Use references to produce sophisticated and accurate models Create models with realistic textures and materials Set up lighting and render your scenes with style Master the use of polygons to make game-optimized models Develop impressive animations by exploring the world of rigging Employ texture painting and modifiers to render the tiniest details Who this book is forThis book is for aspiring 3D artists, animators, architectural visualizers, and game developers looking to learn hard-surface modeling, an essential skill in creative industries. A basic understanding of Blender and its interface, orienting in the 3D Viewport, creating and moving objects, and mesh editing is necessary to get started.

The Essential Guide to Open Source Flash Development is a practical development guide to creating Flash applications with OS Flash tools and workflows. You will walk away with an understanding of what tools will best suit your current situation, making your development easier and more productive, and with a knowledge of how to install and set them up. Open Source Flash has been a revolution for Flash and has made a major impact on how people build Flash content. The Open Source tools available expand on Flash's existing toolset, enabling you to do such things as easily create full 3D in Flash, or hook up to an Open Source video streaming server. Many of these useful tools are powerful yet lack documentation. This book explains in step-by-step detail how to use the most popular of the Open Source Flash tools. Explore the Open Source tools available and learn how to identify which tool you need, and how to best fit it into your workflow. Step-by-step workthroughs guide you through development with the most popular Open Source Flash tools. Written by the project leads and Open Source Flash aficionados. What you'll learn Learn how to integrate Open Source tools with existing commercial tools, and where they fit into your workflow most effectively. Get effective documentation on installation and usage, where currently very little exists in a lot of cases. Combine Open Source tools together in optimized workflows, with many real world examples and tips and tricks. Create high-speed, fully interactive 3D in Flash with Papervision3D. Stream audio and video over the internet using Red5. Exchange data natively in Flash and Flash Lite using SWX. Who is this book for? This book is for Flashdevelopers and designers with an interest in discovering what sort of Open Source products are available, and how they can be used. If you want to expand your Flash toolset and explore the Open Source Flash community then this book is for you. If you already use some Open Source Flash tools, then you will find this book a useful documentation resource as well as an eye-opener to the other tools that are available.

Detailed tutorials meant for beginners to Unreal Engine At-length discussion of Unreal Engine architecture to help build robust knowledge. Special focus on game programming on Unreal Engine

Step into the world of animation and go beyond the fundamentals of Adobe Animate to bring experiences to life with the help of expert-led content Key Features Produce rich motion graphics and interactive animations for multiple platforms Explore the key features and enhancements in the latest Adobe Animate release Take your Adobe Animate projects to the next level with creative workflows Book DescriptionAdobe Animate is platform-agnostic asset creation, motion design, animation, and interactivity software. Complete with explanations of essential concepts and step-by-step walkthroughs of practical examples, this book will guide you in using Adobe Animate to create immersive experiences by breaking through creative limitations across every medium. We begin by getting up to speed with all that you need to know about Adobe Animate. You'll learn how to get started with Animate as a creative platform and explore the features introduced in its most recent versions. The book will show you how to consume and produce media assets for multiple platforms through both the publish and export workflows. Following this, you'll explore advanced rigging techniques and discover how to create more dynamic animation with advanced depth and movement techniques. You'll also find out how to build projects such as games, virtual reality experiences, and apps for various platforms as the book demonstrates different ways to use Animate. Finally, it covers the different methods used to extend the software for various needs. By the end of this Adobe Animate book, you'll be able to produce a variety of media assets, motion graphic design materials, animated artifacts, and interactive content pieces for platforms such as HTML5 Canvas, WebGL, and mobile devices. What you will learn Gain a solid understanding of Adobe Animate foundations and new features Understand the nuances associated with publishing and exporting rich media content to various platforms Make use of advanced layering and rigging techniques to create engaging motion content Create dynamic motion using the camera and variable layer depth techniques Develop web-based games, virtual reality experiences, and multiplatform mobile applications Extend Animate with extensions, application-level scripting, and the creation of custom integrated tutorials Who this book is forThis book is for web, graphic, and motion design professionals with basic experience in animation who want to take their existing skills to the next level. A clear understanding of fundamental animation concepts will help you to get the most out of this book and produce impressive results.

An authoritative introduction and guide to the latest developments in animation technology.

This revised and updated edition of the standard introduction to computer animation reflects the latest developments in 3D computer animation. It clearly explains the basic concepts and techniques for all those who want to master the technology, while covering new topics to keep readers up to date on advances in the field. 10 color and 200 black-and-white illustrations.

"At last! A book that I can wholeheartedly recommend to my students. . . . A key text in my classes."—Michael Scroggins, director, Computer Animation Labs, California Institute of the Arts