Book Reviews from readers

"Of all the After Effects books I looked at whilst trying to learn it,
I found Angie's was the most user friendly and creative."

Chris Cunningham, Director of music videos, commercials and video art.

"…a worthwhile investment for animators and artists who want to
focus on creating their designs and not get bogged down in
technical jargon… Angie has a knack for demystifying the intricacies
of After Effects and coming up with creative uses of the features."

Steve Kilisky, Senior Product Manager, After Effects, Adobe Systems Inc.

"Angie Taylor's work is inspired. She is a highly creative animator – inventive, witty and naturally sympathetic to individual programme styles".

Carys Edwards, Director, Children's BBC

"Angie Taylor is the best After Effects teacher I know. She goes beyond technical descriptions of features, and shows you how to best use them in real world projects."

Bruce Bullis, Senior API Engineer, Adobe Dynamic Media, Adobe Systems Inc.

"This book takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the world of creating animation and special effects with Adobe After Effects. It is much more than just a software manual, Angie Taylor seeks to stimulate the creative use of computer animation. Complex technical issues are clearly and concisely explained, making it suitable for beginners as well as the more advanced users".

Birgitta Hosea, Course Director, London Animation Studio, Central St. Martins College of Art and Design, London.

"…one of my favorite demo artists in the industry. Her tutorials
are always compelling, well-designed, and worthwhile."

Brian Maffit, Creative Director, Total Training

"Angie is an outstanding guru of After Effects…her seminars
brings gasps of awe from seasoned and beginner audiences
alike… you will enjoy this book immensely."

John Keedwell, GBCT, GTC. British Cinematographer