Creating Graphics for Avid Xpress DV 3.5 with adobe Photoshop Book

	Preface
	About This Course	v
	This Book's Symbols and Conventions	vii
	Avid Systems and Computer Platforms	viii
	Copying the Files from Course CD-ROM	viii
	Creating Graphics for Avid Xpress DV 3.5
	Overview	xiii
	Goals	xiii
	Class Outline	xiv
Module 1	Preparing Still Graphics
	Preparing to Import	2
	Preparing Graphics	3
	Saving the File	10
	Optional File Modifications	12
Exercise 1	Preparing Still Graphics
	Preparing the Files	21
Module 2	Importing and Exporting Still Graphics
	Supported File Types	2
	Importing Still Graphics Files	3
	Changing the Duration of an Imported Still	8
	Exporting Still Frames from Avid Xpress DV	9
Exercise 2	Importing Still Graphics
	Importing the Files	17
Module 3	Creating Alpha Channels
	Creating Alpha Channels with Adobe Photoshop	2
	Using the Magic Wand Tool	4
	Using Quick Mask Mode	13
	Touching Up a Previously Saved Alpha Channel	26
Exercise 3	Creating Alpha Channels
	Creating the Alpha Channels	29
Module 4	Editing with Alpha Channels
	Importing Graphics with Alpha Channels	2
	Modifying an Imported Matte Key's Contents	5
Exercise 4	Using Alpha Channels in Effects
	Importing Matte Keys	11
	Using an Alpha Channel as a Custom Wipe	12
	Creating a Graphic Wipe	17
	Creating a Hold-Out Matte	26
Module 5	Using Photoshop Layers
	Working with Layers	2
	Working with Type Layers	5
	Working with Multiple Layers	8
	Saving Files with Layers	18
	Importing Layered Files into Avid Xpress DV	19
Exercise 5	Working with Layers
	Creating a Safe Title/Action Grid Overlay	25
	Experimenting with Text Layers	28
Module 6	Creating Layer Styles and Actions
	Creating Beveled Text and Graphics	2
	Creating a Drop Shadow	5
	Creating a Glow	9
	Creating a Video Bevel	12
	Using Photoshop Actions	16
Exercise 6	Working with Layer Styles
	Layer Styles	23
Module 7	Preparing EPS and PDF Files for Import
	Using EPS and PDF Files	2
Exercise 7	Converting EPS and PDF Files
	Converting The Files	7
Module 8	Importing and Exporting Video
	Additional Import and Export Options	2
	Importing Video and Animation	12
	Exporting Video as QuickTime	18
	The Avid QuickTime Codecs	29
	Creating Video for Import	34
Appendix A	Preparing Video for the Internet
	Preparing the Video for the Internet	2
	Preparing the Video for Export	2
	Preparing the Audio for Export	3
	Exporting the Sequence	4
	Preparing and Compressing the Movie	6
	Setting the Video Encoding Options	16
	Setting the Audio Options	19
	Saving the Settings	24
	Final Compression	25
	Index	1