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Summary: The Bible for Photoshop use in Video & Film Post-Production
Review: Richard's book explores, in one sweeping volume, an entire set of knowledge and practical applications that were rarely known, sometimes shared, and never in print. Using Photoshop has been a mainstay for the Video, Film and Motion Graphics Post-Production industries, but most of the people using Photoshop got their understanding of it from the world of graphic design and print production. Richard's point of view is clear and explicit: how to use Photoshop for workflows that deal with pixels that burn into film plates or light up phosphors on a monitor - which are distinctly different from pixels that reflect off of paper. The book reads both as a narrative companion and handy reference rolled into one. Helpful tips from industry pros at the end let the user interface Photoshop to every major editing and composting application in the market today. A must for every post-professional's bookshelf.
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Summary: If you work with Video you NEED this book
Review: So, you've been given a print file from your client and you need to get it into your video software (regardless if it's an Avid, FCP, Premiere, or anythine else for that matter).It's really simple. This book covers how to do this, and a hundred other things too. Want your photoshop/video work to look good? Buy Richard's Book. The book ranges from novice to VERY advanced (good if you're just learning to if you know the basics and you want to do some very cool things) and you want someone who is an expert showing you step by step how to do all those things. It's a rare mix that someone has both Video and Photoshop skills. Rich has them and in Spades. And happens to be an excellent professional in the field as well. There's nothing even close on the market that helps along these lines.
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Summary: Not that good of a book.
Review: The book contains outdated information on hardware, but beyond that it is mostly a repeat of what is already covered in the Adobe Photoshop manual. I did not learn anything new from the few interactive examples in the book, and it looks like a resume for struggling young artists with all the user profiles. You would be bnetter off buying another Photoshop book and learn the video portion yourself. The book really needs an update for Photoshop CS and hopefully the author can get some professional examples other than his own home photos. I forced myself to try reading the book, but could not stomach any more and just skimmed through the last 200 pages.
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Summary: A book for NLE Editors
Review: The book is clear and well written. The author will explain a concept, then give accurate step by step directions to practice the concept. Not all authors give accurate steps. The book has plenty of color pictures to demonstrate ideas clearly. The book includes a dvd, which includes quicktime movies. One movie shows how to create an alpha channel easily. Another movie shows how to avoid a problem with styles when creating an alpha channel. This book prevents an NLE editor from becoming frustrated with Photoshop and opens your eyes to the many possibilities with the program.
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Summary: The only book written for video editors by a video editor
Review: There have been a few attacks on this book, which seems weird. This book was written for video editors and motion graphic artists by an editor. It just addresses how to use Photoshop as a broadcast tool and how to do so quickly. The book has a wealth of content, a DVD with lots of great stuff including training videos. It's a solid book that has helped many people. Be sure to read several reviews when making up your mind.
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Summary: Bad Samples Nothing New
Review: There is no professional level work in this book, and I did not find any useful content. No broadcast issues are covered and most of the book covers issues found in Photoshop Elements.
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Summary: Dvd worth the price
Review: This book is packed with helpful information. It's easy to follow and to the point. I love the dvd tutorials and video lesson are great. If you do video you can't live without photoshop and this book will help get you on the right track.
Thanks Richard.
Bob Tate
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: This book not only met my expectations, but by far exceeded them. This book will not only help the novice user become proficient, but will help the advanced user become even more proficient. If you're a non-linear editor, you have to get this book...your productions will definately benefit!
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Summary: Goodbye Tylenol
Review: This book strategically resides over the dent in my edit console, where I used to bang my head every time I needed to integrate Photoshop docs into my NLE. Now instead of mercilessly hitting my head against the desk in frustration, I can find the solutions to my problems. I've used book since it came out. What amazes me is how useful it continues to be in solving the mysteries (frustrations) of integrating Photoshop and video. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro ...this book is the answer to your prayers. I wish Richard wrote this book years ago...I would have saved a lot of money on painkillers and desks.
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Summary: Not what I expected
Review: This book turned out to be more of an overview of Photoshop rather than a video editor's guide to video graphics. While he does touch on the some of the most relevant issues, I was left wanting more video specific techniques rather than the tour of Photoshop that the book delivers. I enjoy Richard's style (he's a great presenter if you get the chance to see him at an expo) and the book was very well laid out, but it just didn't deliver what I had hoped. I consider myself a fairly advanced editor, so perhaps my experience is beyond the scope of this book. Maybe Richard would consider doing an advanced tips and techniques book in the future.
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