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“After ‘Why is the sky blue?’ one of the most important questions we ask is ‘What is a cartoon?’. This is the definitive book that tells all about the process closest to our hearts–animation.”–Albie Hecht, President, Film and TV Entertainment, Nickelodeon”This book is great! If ever there was the ultimate textbook for animation, this is it. The Animation Book is the perfect starter kit for anyone interested in entering the animation business or learning about the art of animation.”–Terry Thoren, CEO/President, Klasky Csupo Inc.”I love the new edition of Kit Laybourne’s The Animation Book. As with the first edition, he manages to give a world-eye view on the art and craft of my favorite medium with extra emphasis on personal styles and techniques, while including studio styles and techniques. I’m especially impressed that computer animation has been folded into the blend without overwhelming the mix.”–Henry Selick, Director of The Nightmare Before Christmas an (more…)

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Each HTG training software title guides you quickly and easily through comprehensive, step-by-step video tutorials.

Each instructor-guided title is presented in full motion video, with the instructor clearly demonstrating each lesson in the actual program being taught while providing a full narrative description of each step.

Photoshop Topics
Introduction, Documents, Layers, Selection Tools, Raster Tools, Vector Tools, Misc., Tools, Adjustments, Filters, Type, Color, File Types, Actions, History Palette, Patterns & Brushes, Plug-ins and Filters, Collaboration, Automation, Information & Annotation, Calibration, Preferences, Color Settings, Preset Manager, Misc.

Photoshop CS2 Upgrade Topics
Intro, Documents, Tools, File Menu, Edit Menu, Image Menu, Layers Menu, Filter Menu, View, Window, Help

ImageReady Topics
Introduction, Effects, Image Maps, Animation, Finishing

Photoshop Projects Topics
Basic Projects, Intermediate Projects, Advanced Projects, Web Projects

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