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AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) is Adobe’s open-source technology that lets Web developers and programmers create Rich Internet Applications that run outside of any Web browser. This Visual QuickPro Guide teaches everything you need to know to begin creating applications that combine the rich experience of a traditional desktop application with the power and reach of the Internet. The book uses a visual, step-by-step approach and covers all the fundamental AIR concepts, without the fluff, confusing segues, and technical jargon that bog down so many other computer books. Author Larry Ullman has a well-earned reputation for writing books that are accessible, easy-to-follow, and, above all, useful.This book focuses solely on developing AIR applications using HTML and JavaScript, although formal knowledge
of JavaScript is not required.

Experienced bestselling author and developer provides exactly the information developers need to get started quickly with Adobe AIR.

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AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) is Adobe’s open-source technology that lets Web developers and programmers create Rich Internet Applications that run outside of any Web browser. This Visual QuickPro Guide teaches everything you need to know to begin creating applications that combine the rich experience of a traditional desktop application with the power and reach of the Internet. The book uses a visual, step-by-step approach and covers all the fundamental AIR concepts, without the fluff, confusing segues, and technical jargon that bog down so many other computer books. Author Larry Ullman has a well-earned reputation for writing books that are accessible, easy-to-follow, and, above all, useful.This book focuses solely on developing AIR applications using HTML and JavaScript, although formal knowledge
of JavaScript is not required.
• Adobe AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) with Ajax: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Ullman
  © 2008 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 384 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321524616 | ISBN-13: 9780321524614
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For any intermediate to advanced course in Multimedia, Film and Video, Computer Graphics, or Visual Communications that uses Adobe's After Effects to create motion graphics and visual effects.

Using the same task-based, visual reference format of the Visual QuickStart Guide series, this “QuickPro” title provides in-depth coverage of Adobe's updated motion graphics and visual effects tool. Practical, task-based, visually formatted lessons lead intermediate-level digital filmmakers through all the features of After Effects 5.

• After Effects 5 for Macintosh and Windows: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Bolante
  © 2002 | Peachpit Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 608 pages | Out of Stock
  ISBN-10: 0201750430 | ISBN-13: 9780201750430
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Appropriate for intermediate digital media students using Adobe After Effects.

Using the same task-based, visual reference format of the Visual QuickStart Guide series, this "QuickPro" title provides in-depth coverage of Adobe's updated motion graphics and visual effects tool. Practical, task-based, visually formatted lessons lead intermediate-level digital filmmakers thorough all the features of After Effects 6.

• After Effects 6.5 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Bolante
  © 2005 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 736 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 032119957X | ISBN-13: 9780321199577
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• After Effects 7 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Bolante
  © 2006 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 720 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321383540 | ISBN-13: 9780321383549
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Here to get filmmakers, Web designers, broadcasters, and digital artists of all kinds up to speed on After Effects CS4—and in time to meet their next deadline—is everyone's favorite task-based guide. Through step-by-step instructions, enhanced by tips, sidebars, and plenty of visual aids, veteran video editor Antony Bolante shows readers how to effectively and efficiently import and manage footage, view and edit layers, apply effects, animate type, and more. They'll learn about key features with real world examples of how and when features should be used, including what's new in After Effects CS4: the addition of Imagineer System’s Mocha for Adobe After Effects, which allows users to do motion tracking for difficult shots; the ability to export rich media compositions from After Effects to Adobe Flash; searchable timelines and projects, plus easier composition navigation; the ability to import Photoshop 3D layers; independent keyframing of X, Y, and Z axis positions; the new Cartoon effect for creating an animated look to live footage; and many more enhancements.

• After Effects CS4 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Bolante
  © 2009 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 528 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321591526 | ISBN-13: 9780321591524
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• After Effects CS4 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide, Safari
  Bolante
  © 2009 | Peachpit Press | On-line Supplement; 528 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321617991 | ISBN-13: 9780321617996
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Appropriate for intermediate to advanced courses in Digital Video.

Digital film students who are looking to gain a high level of editing know-how quickly and more advanced students who are making the switch from other editing software will find everything they need in this guide. Students can apply the skills learned here to other Avid products, which share similar interfaces and a common file format. Focused, task-based instruction covers the entire video-editing process from the basics of getting a DV project rolling all the way to advanced editing techniques and methods of distributing the final product. Along the way, students will find meaty tips and enhanced graphics (with labels, arrows, and other annotations).

• Avid Xpress Pro for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Monohan
  © 2004 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 712 pages | Out of Stock
  ISBN-10: 0321145976 | ISBN-13: 9780321145970
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• DVD Studio Pro 3 for Mac OS X: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Sitter
  © 2005 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 696 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321267893 | ISBN-13: 9780321267894
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DJango is a open source web application framework written in Python. It follows the MVC (model view controller) design pattern; this software design pattern separates business logic from the user interface making it easier to make changes to the logic or interface without affecting the other. Django's primary goal is to ease the creation of complex, database-driven websites. The framework emphasizes reusability and "pluggability" of components, rapid development, and the principle of DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself). Python is used throughout.

Django: Visual QuickStart Guide starts at the beginning and moves web designers quickly along the path to developing Python Web applications with Django. After introducing readers the idea of Model/View/Controller applications and why Django is the right choice, the book walks a reader through creating their first Django Web site. It goes on to cover the ultra-cool things that can be done with Django to create robust Model/View/Controller applications.
• Django: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Holzner
  © 2010 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 256 pages | Estimated Availability: 12/24/2009
  ISBN-10: 0321643402 | ISBN-13: 9780321643407
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• Django: Visual QuickPro Guide, Safari
  Holzner
  © 2010 | Peachpit Press | On-line Supplement; 256 pages | Estimated Availability: 06/15/2009
  ISBN-10: 0321659856 | ISBN-13: 9780321659859
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Appropriate for intermediate to advanced courses in digital video editing or production using Final Cut Pro 3.

This book brings clarity, simplicity, and visual learning to Final Cut Pro 3, Apple's breakthrough application for digital video editing and production. It teaches students the core techniques they need to produce outstanding digital video, whether their projects will be delivered via videotape, film, multimedia CD-ROM, or streamed across the Web. Long-time digital media instructor Lisa Brenneis begins by helping students install and configure both Final Cut Pro for the necessary DV hardware, and walking them through Final Cut Pro's feature-rich interface. Next, one task a time, she helps students build their skills with every phase of the video editing and production process, including: capturing footage, importing media files, and preparing clips; using the Viewer; editing with the Timeline and Canvas; making trim edits; creating transitions; rendering; special effects; and creating final output. Brenneis, who has extensive experience as a professional film production manager, also presents more than 50 pages of guidance on managing large, complex video projects. As in all Visual QuickPro Guides, every task is presented one step at a time, with extensive practical tips, and hundreds of screen shots that demonstrate exactly what students will see and what they should do.

• Final Cut Pro 3 for Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Brenneis
  © 2002 | Peachpit Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 704 pages | Out of Stock
  ISBN-10: 032111583X | ISBN-13: 9780321115836
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• Final Cut Pro 5 for Mac OS X: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Brenneis
  © 2006 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 792 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321350251 | ISBN-13: 9780321350251
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This newly updated Visual QuickPro Guide is appropriate for beginning to intermediate level Digital Video editing or Film courses. It's hands-down one of the most sought out books on Apple's non-linear editing system.
The author demystifies the complexities of the program with her straightforward approach that uses tasked-based, step-by-step instructions and loads of visuals and time-saving tips. Topics covered include essential editing tasks and media-management strategies, transitions, effects and filters, rendering options, and much more. It also includes coverage of all that’s new in Final Cut Pro 7.



• Final Cut Pro 7: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Brenneis
  © 2010 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 672 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321636813 | ISBN-13: 9780321636812
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• Final Cut Pro 7: Visual QuickPro Guide, Safari
  Brenneis
  © 2010 | Peachpit Press | On-line Supplement; 672 pages | Estimated Availability: 08/26/2009
  ISBN-10: 0321684427 | ISBN-13: 9780321684424
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Appropriate for all courses in digital video editing or production using Final Cut Pro HD 4.5 or Final Cut Pro 4 for Mac OS X.

This book brings clarity, simplicity, and visual learning to Final Cut Pro HD 4.5 for Mac OS X, Apple’s breakthrough application for digital video editing and production. It teaches students all the techniques they need to produce outstanding digital video, whether their projects will be delivered via videotape, film, multimedia CD-ROM, streamed across the Web, or delivered in High Definition using Final Cut Pro’s new HD support. Long-time digital media instructor Lisa Brenneis begins by helping students install and configure both Final Cut Pro HD and DV hardware, and walking them through Final Cut Pro HD’s feature-rich interface. Next, one task a time, she helps them build their skills with every phase of the video editing and production process, including structuring projects; capturing, importing, and preparing clips; using the Viewer; editing with the Timeline and Canvas; making trim edits; creating transitions; rendering; special effects; compositing; real-time playback; rendering; outputting finished projects; and much more. This edition covers many new features introduced in Final Cut Pro HD 4.5 and Final Cut Pro 4, including new HD support, Timeline and Audio Mixing features, new clip-handling protocols, Soundtrack, LiveType, Compressor, and Cinema Tools. Brenneis, who has extensive experience as a professional film production manager, also presents extensive guidance on managing large, complex video projects. Throughout the book, sidebars introduce the “protocols” that govern Final Cut Pro’s behavior; as well as essential production, workflow, and management techniques. As in all Visual QuickPro Guides, every task is presented one step at a time, with extensive practical tips, and hundreds of screen shots that demonstrate exactly what students will see and what they should do. Note: Starting in April 2004, Apple provided the update to Final Cut Pro HD 4.5 at no cost to registered Final Cut Pro 4 users. This book makes it easy to update courses to the new version, while at the same time continuing to support students working with Final Cut Pro 4.


• Final Cut Pro HD for Mac OS X: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Brenneis
  © 2005 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 792 pages | Out of Stock
  ISBN-10: 0321269187 | ISBN-13: 9780321269188
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This handy guide combines a visual approach with straightforward, step-by-step instructions and screenshots, concise explanations of animation techniques, and task-based learning. Taking the highly accessible instructional format of the popular Visual QuickStart Guides to a more advanced level, the book guides readers through all the intricacies and new features of this top-selling Web multimedia application.
• Flash CS3 Professional Advanced for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Chun
  © 2007 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 528 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321503031 | ISBN-13: 9780321503039
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Taking the highly accessible instructional format of the popular Visual QuickStart Guides to a more advanced level, this book guides students through all the intricacies and new features of this top-selling Web multimedia application, such as the new user interface, new drawing tools, a powerful new motion tweening model for animation, inverse kinematics, support for true 3D, and the revamped Adobe Media Encoder for encoding videos for Flash.
Updated to include the important new features in Flash CS4, this book covers the latest ActionScript standards that make Flash CS4 so powerful, and details the expanded support for rich media. This handy guide combines a visual approach with straightforward, step-by-step instructions and screenshots, concise explanations of animation techniques, and task-based learning. 
• Flash CS4 Professional Advanced for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Chun
  © 2009 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 528 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321573501 | ISBN-13: 9780321573506
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• Flash CS4 Professional Advanced for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide, Safari
  Chun
  © 2009 | Peachpit Press | On-line Supplement; 544 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321610504 | ISBN-13: 9780321610508
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• Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 Advanced for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Dykes
  © 2006 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 376 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321384024 | ISBN-13: 9780321384027
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• Macromedia Flash 8 Advanced for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Chun & Robertson
  © 2006 | Peachpit Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 680 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321349644 | ISBN-13: 9780321349644
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• Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Advanced for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Chun & Garraffo
  © 2004 | Peachpit Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 648 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321213416 | ISBN-13: 9780321213419
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Appropriate for intermediate to advanced courses using Flash MX, including courses that cover animation, game design, Flash business application design, ActionScript, and multimedia development.

This book brings clarity, simplicity, and visual learning to the advanced Flash MX animation, navigation, and interactivity techniques experienced Flash students need to create outstanding movies and applications. It will be invaluable to students with a wide range of goals in digital media, including animation, interface development and usability, game development, multimedia development, and business application development. Long-time Flash instructor Russell Chun avoids superficial effects, instead introducing intermediate-to-advanced-level techniques in a logical fashion that emphasizes method, problem-solving, and the ability to "think in Flash." The book is organized into three sections: advanced animation, advanced navigation, and advanced interactivity. Along the way, Chun shows students how to make the most of Flash MX's extensive new feature set, from its revamped interface to its newest ActionScript commands. As in all Visual QuickPro Guides, each task is presented one step at a time, with extensive practical tips and screen shots that demonstrate exactly what the student will see at key points in the process.

• Macromedia Flash MX Advanced for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Chun
  © 2002 | Peachpit Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 624 pages | Out of Stock
  ISBN-10: 0201758466 | ISBN-13: 9780201758467
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• PHP 5 Advanced: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Ullman
  © 2007 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 608 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321376013 | ISBN-13: 9780321376015
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It hasn't taken Web developers long to discover that when it comes to creating dynamic, database-driven Web sites, MySQL and PHP provide a winning open source combination. Add this book to the mix, and there's no limit to the powerful, interactive Web sites that developers can create. With step-by-step instructions, complete scripts, and expert tips to guide readers, veteran author and database designer Larry Ullman gets right down to business: After grounding readers with separate discussions of first the scripting language (PHP) and then the database program (MySQL), he goes on to cover security, sessions and cookies, and using additional Web tools, with several sections devoted to creating sample applications. This guide is indispensable for intermediate- to advanced level Web designers who want to replace their static sites with something dynamic. In this edition, the bulk of the new material covers the latest versions of both technologies: PHP 6 (due out in 2008) and MySQL 5 (available now). The book's publication date is likely to beat the official release of PHP 6, making it one of the first books available on the subject.
• PHP 6 and MySQL 5 for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Ullman
  © 2008 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 648 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 032152599X | ISBN-13: 9780321525994
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• PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide, 2/E
  Ullman
  © 2005 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 720 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321336577 | ISBN-13: 9780321336576
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This full-color Visual QuickPro Guide is a more advanced companion volume to the best-selling Photoshop CS3 Visual QuickStart Guide, from the same authors. This book takes the reader beyond the general and broad over view of Photoshop provided by the Visual QuickStart Guide, offering more focused tasks written in greater depth to help the reader master intermediate skills.  The Visual QuickPro Guide provides instructors with the more advanced tutorials that students need in order to master Photoshop, and which can prove to be a real time-saver for any teacher.

In the Visual QuickPro Guide, Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas cover many key areas in Photoshop that an intermediate user needs to know: a variety of methods for creating complex selections; specific steps to improve tone and color; in-depth tasks for retouching portraits; a closer look at combining images into composites; detailed steps for improving sharpening; creative use of tinting; applying fine art touches to an image; and steps for creative type treatments. Also included are sections on paths & shapes as well as actions, material best geared to intermediate readers.
• Photoshop CS3: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Weinmann & Lourekas
  © 2008 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 384 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321553101 | ISBN-13: 9780321553102
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• Photoshop CS3: Visual QuickPro Guide, Safari
  Weinmann & Lourekas
  © 2009 | Peachpit Press | On-line Supplement; 384 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321579496 | ISBN-13: 9780321579492
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This full-color Visual QuickStart Guide is a more advanced companion volume to the best-selling Photoshop CS4 Visual QuickStart Guide from the same authors. This book takes designers and photographers beyond the basics with more focused tasks that are written in greater depth. For instructors this Visual QuickStart guide provides more advanced tutorials for students who need to master Photoshop, and can be a real time-saver for developing curriculum.

Best-selling authors Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas cover many key areas in Photoshop, including: methods for creating complex selections; specific steps to improve tone and color; in-depth tasks for retouching portraits; a closer look at combining images into composites; thorough coverage of Camera Raw 5.2; detailed steps for improving sharpening; creative use of tinting; applying fine art touches to an image; and steps for creative type treatments.


• Photoshop CS4, Volume 2: Visual QuickStart Guide
  Weinmann & Lourekas
  © 2010 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 384 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321635035 | ISBN-13: 9780321635037
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• Photoshop CS4, Volume 2: Visual QuickStart Guide, Safari
  Weinmann & Lourekas
  © 2010 | Peachpit Press | On-line Supplement; 384 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321679709 | ISBN-13: 9780321679703
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• Premiere Pro 2 for Windows: Visual QuickPro Guide
  Bolante
  © 2007 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 624 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321383524 | ISBN-13: 9780321383525
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• Unix for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickPro Guide, 2/E
  Enzer
  © 2006 | Peachpit Press | Paper; 552 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321246683 | ISBN-13: 9780321246684
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