Review of Naked Vegas 5 (Paperback)

I own "Vegas 5 Editing Workshop," have read through "Instant Vegas," and spend a lot of time on several Vegas and DV online forums, and this book is the best resource I have found for the Vegas newbie looking to edit video (if your main use of Vegas is for audio, you might prefer "Vegas Editing Workshop").

This book is like the Adobe "Classroom in a Book" series. Each chapter presents you with a new set of Vegas tools, an explanation of how they work and what you might do with them, then gives you a few "real world" hypothetical situations to work on with your new tools. The chapters end with an explanation of how you should have attacked the problem, step by step.

Well written and polished. The best Vegas book out there for the beginner.

Product Description
Naked - Unveiled, exposed, uncovered. That's exactly the approach taken with Naked Vegas 5. You won't be confused with extra fluff or useless information. Instead, this unique guide provides you with basic yet in-depth material that encourages you to explore all that Vegas 5 has to offer. As you complete the creative projects that are inside, you'll learn the skills behind Vegas, discovering how to apply smart production principles to your video projects. You won't simply gloss over ideas-you'll learn the "how" and "why" behind each skill, mastering them on both a technical and artistic level. The result is a one-of-a-kind guide that is designed to teach you how to use Vegas 5 to work more creatively and efficiently.

About the Author
Doug Sahlin is an author, graphic designer, and Web site designer living in Central Florida. He is the author of 12 books on graphic design, including "How To Do Everything with Adobe Acrobat 6.0" (0072229462), "Fireworks MX Complete Reference" (0072224568), and "Flash ActionScript for Designers" (0764536877). Sahlin's articles and product reviews have appeared in national publications such as Computer Graphics World, 3D Magazine, Video Systems, and Corel Magazine. His tutorials have been featured at numerous Web sites devoted to graphic design. Sahlin uses digital imaging and video equipment to create media for use in client Web sites and CD ROM presentations. Recently he co-authored "50 Fast Digital Video Techniques" (0764541803) with Bonnie Blake and is currently writing a book on DVD authoring. Sahlin uses digital photography and video to create Web sites and presentations for his clients.

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Review of Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements for Teens (Paperback)

This might be O.K. if you already know what you are doing but for the two of us who have tried to learn from this book it has been frustrating.Beatutifully illustrated, however, in the step by step instructions it leaves out critical steps.I wish the author had spent more time trying out his own instructions.I am looking for a better book.

Product Description
You see them in magazines, pass them around in emails, and run across them everywhere on the web - incredibly cool, crazy, and sometimes strange images that you know have been doctored using Photoshop. Have you ever looked at them and wondered, "How did they do that?" Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements for Teens is filled with the tips and techniques that you need to know to use these powerful programs to create your own amazing images or retouch your digital photographs. Begin with the fundamentals of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements as you conquer the essential features and functions of each program. Master the interface and learn how to create and manage layers. Next, get ready to edit your images as you develop the skills you need to paint with the Brush, draw shapes and text, and apply special effects to your images. Put your new skills to the test as you complete a variety of hands-on projects, including making prints, dressing up your computer desktop, creating animation, laying out websites, and creating logos.

About the Author
Marc Campbell is a technology author, graphic designer, and instructor. His popular guides to computer graphics have appeared around the world in four languages. When he isn-t trying to beat a deadline, you can find him out and about in Center City Philadelphia or at home with the lights down and the phone ringer off, his nose in a story about Robin Hood. This is his eleventh book.

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Review of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 Fast & Easy (Paperback)

The book is laid out well, and presents the information in a clear, straight-forward style, using no jargon.It did say that it was for beginners, but it is really basic, and hard to read through because of that.Is there a more advanced version?

Product Description
Quickly create impressive presentations, integrate sound, motion, and video. Create shows for live speakers or mass distribution and publish presentations to the Web or CD-R. "Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 Fast & Easy" carries you through the topic at a rapid pace. Filled with hundreds of screen shots and step-by-step instructions, this book is the ideal learning guide for users of all levels.

About the Author
Faithe Wempen is an A+ Certified computer technician and the author of over 50 books on computer hardware and software, including "Tune Up Your PC in a Weekend." She owns and operates Your Computer Friend, a computer training and repair business in Indianapolis.

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