Adobe After Effects 5.0 provides the core 2D and 3D tools for compositing, animation, and effects that motion-graphics professionals, Web designers, and video professionals need. After Effects is widely used for digital post-production of film, motion graphics, video multimedia, and the Web. You can composite layers in various ways, apply and combine sophisticated visual and audio effects, and animate both objects and effects. About Classroom in a Book Adobe After Effects 5.0 Classroom in a Book is part of the official training series for Adobe graphics and publishing software. The lessons are designed so that you can learn at your own pace. If you’re new to Adobe After Effects, you’ll learn the fundamental concepts and features you’ll need to use the program. Classroom in a Book also teaches many advanced features, including tips and techniques for using the latest version of this application. The lessons in this edition include opportunities to use new features, such as compositing layers in 2D and 3D space, viewing 3D from different perspectives, creating and editing expressions, editing masks, defining parent-child relationships between layers, animating lights and cameras, using an enhanced interface with new conveniences, and more. Prerequisites Before beginning to use Adobe After Effects 5.0 Classroom in a Book , make sure that your system is set up correctly and that you’ve installed the required software and hardware. You should have a working knowledge of your computer and operating system.