Shake 3 [With DVD]

by Marco Paolini

Part of the Apple Pro Training series, this guide represents a complete lesson - with a project to complete, a review section, and bonus exercises to reinforce the lessons. It describes the interface... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321197259
• ISBN13: 9780321197252
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Peachpit Press
• Length: 454 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Totally Worth It

This book by far is worth every penny. Why? It includes a disc with a 30 day trial for Shake! The software costs so much that many people can't afford it. What if you want to learn Shake, but not buy Shake? Buy this book then... The chapters are easy to follow. The screenshots are helpful as well.

good book good publisher

the first copy I got had pages missing and repeat pages etc... but hay things happen. and PeachPit (the publisher) was great. I sent them an email and the next morning a New copy was sitting on the porch from Fed Ex... great customer service. they turned an unfortunate mistake into a great customer service example. the book also is great for people like me that want to learn shake but can't affort to throw down a few grand to buy it, or goto training courses. you will deffinatly get your money's worth from this book.

It gets you right where you want to be

When you know nothing about shake, you will get to know something about everything shake has to offer. The author doesn't dwell on his favorite topics, but gives a broad insight on the tricks of the trade. What variables are there and thru which parameters they can be ajusted to create the effect you are looking for. Whether it is compositing, keying, painting, animating or everything together. The author doesn't show off his knowledge and keeps you alert, at times, with his sense of humorPlace yourself behind your mac, install the shake demo that comes with the book and tell your family and friends that you will be away for an exiting trip, for some time. With the book as a guide and your creativity, curiosity and courage to step off the path, and experiment, you will figure Shake out to great extent.

Great Start at High-End Compositing

The book is fun, helps you jump into some fairly complex stuff. You're not bored with the projects, the author keeps it interesting. Its written clearly, step by step, and with some humor. I havent seen any other books on the market for Shake, and I am very pleased with this one.

Shaken' never stired!

This is truly one of the best training books I have ever read! Seriously, Its a good as learning the same fundamentals in school. The author really takes his time explaining real world scenerios, unlike many other books that seem to make up projects for you to learn. Many of the techniques in this book are things that are taking place now in the world of visual effects. I highly recommend this to beginners and advanced artist wanting to stay in tune with one of the hotest compositing softwares on the market. Big bonus: full Shake 3 license included (30 day Mac OS X vserion)!