New in 2nd edition: * All instructions, screen shots, video training Guided Tour movies, and project files updated for After Effects CS4. CS3 and CS4 features have been integrated throughout, including the extensive use Shape layers, Layer Styles, and * Brainstorm More integration with other Adobe applications, including using After Effects with Illustrator, Photoshop (including the new Vanishing Point and 3d Layer exercise) and Flash CS4 * The first and last lesson redesigned, including all-new final project that runs through the creation of broadcast promos widescreen TVs * Free bonus chapter on the DVD from other books on Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Flash, and broadcast design * Coupon for 15% off stock footage from Artbeats in DVD CS5 New Tip Sheet: Chris and Trish Meyer has written a PDF that includes all the changes readers (including teachers) may experience when using this book (written for CS4) with After Effects CS5. PDF available here: http://www.crishdesign.com/books/After-Effects-Apprentice/index.html If you're new to After Effects and want to get up to speed quickly, After Effects Apprentice was created just for you. Fully updated to cover the After Effects CS4, this book presents a professional perspective on the most important feature motion graphics artist needs to learn to use this program effectively. Use tracking and keying to create special effects, such as replacing the screen display. DVD contains: All exercise source material and projects, hours and half of the video tour, plus bonus chapters from other books.