Web pros who want to take their skills to the next level can consult this guide to master the latest Flash version. Enhanced with the expert contributions of Croteau, founder of www.flashcentral.com., the guide explains the newest features, presents Flash 4 examples on the Web, includes a demo version of Flash 4, and provides useful clipart and popular Flash 4 plug-ins.
Written for professional level desktop publishers who already know the basics of electronic page layout, this title highlights the similarities and cross-functions between InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. The CD-ROM contains indispensable tutorial files, helpful scripts to link information between databases and layouts, and sample layouts and broadsheets.
The author's movie graphics and animation credits include "Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Honey I Blew Up the Kids, " and "Exorcist III: Legion." He brings insider's knowledge to this book/CD set, showing in a step-by-step format how to create advanced special effects. The CD includes all of the MAX scene files, Material Editor settings, Material Libraries, image file lists (IFLs), and more.
A comprehensive, cross-referenced resource, this f/x encyclopedia details the effect capabilities and options in After Effects and the available plug-ins. The CD-ROM contains hundreds of animations exemplifying f/x diversity, plus Adobe and MetaCreations support via demo software.
Light Wave is an easy-to-use rendering and animation package increasingly being used to create effects for commercials, television and movies. This book presents the latest techniques for readers to build high-quality characters, with special focus on facial animation and walking.
This easy-to-understand reference guides readers through comprehensible lessons that build their special effects skills for moviemaking. Polevoi discusses how to use affordable PCs to create the kind of animations and special effects that traditionally required costly graphics workstations and super computers. The CD-ROM contains all of the significant Max and image files used for demonstration in the book, plus third-party and custom MAX plug-ins.
A kinder, gentler guide to Web design, this book's approachable text brings comprehensive information--from concept to completion--for building Web pages that people will want to see and visit. The book and CD-R0M present design concepts--including fonts, layout, color, page orientation, site structure, and interactivity--giving readers the power to build great Web pages for hobbies, auctions, and businesses.
The essential introduction to the theory and application of linear models—now in a valuable new edition Since most advanced statistical tools are generalizations of the linear model, it is neces-sary to first master the linear model in order to move forward to more advanced concepts. The linear model remains the main tool of the applied statistician and is central to the training of any statistician regardless of whether the focus is applied or theoretical. This completely revised and updated new edition successfully develops the basic theory of linear models for regression, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, and linear mixed models. Recent advances in the methodology related to linear mixed models, generalized linear models, and the Bayesian linear model are also addressed. Linear Models in Statistics, Second Edition includes full coverage of advanced topics, such as mixed and generalized linear models, Bayesian linear models, two-way models with empty cells, geometry of least squares, vector-matrix calculus, simultaneous inference, and logistic and nonlinear regression. Algebraic, geometrical, frequentist, and Bayesian approaches to both the inference of linear models and the analysis of variance are also illustrated. Through the expansion of relevant material and the inclusion of the latest technological developments in the field, this book provides readers with the theoretical foundation to correctly interpret computer software output as well as effectively use, customize, and understand linear models. This modern Second Edition features: New chapters on Bayesian linear models as well as random and mixed linear models Expanded discussion of two-way models with empty cells Additional sections on the geometry of least squares Updated coverage of simultaneous inference The book is complemented with easy-to-read proofs, real data sets, and an extensive bibliography. A thorough review of the requisite matrix algebra has been addedfor transitional purposes, and numerous theoretical and applied problems have been incorporated with selected answers provided at the end of the book. A related Web site includes additional data sets and SAS® code for all numerical examples. Linear Model in Statistics, Second Edition is a must-have book for courses in statistics, biostatistics, and mathematics at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an invaluable reference for researchers who need to gain a better understanding of regression and analysis of variance.
