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1. |  By: Joel White Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2002 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: HOME THEATER SOLUTIONS
Having an incredible movie-watching experience in the comfort of your home doesn’t have to cost as much as you might think. “Home Theater Solutions” will show you how to build a fully-equipped home entertainment system on a budget. You’ll learn how to identify and shop for needed equipment as well as how to hook up and calibrate your new system. You’ll also acquire some money-saving tips and tweaks to maximize the home theater sound.
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The differences between surround sound formats
The audio and video components of a home...
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2. |  By: TeeSteve MorrisOakley Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2002 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: PREMIERE 6.5 POWER!
If you’re ready to jump into digital video, you’ll want this invaluable resource to Premiere 6.5, the latest version of Adobe’s popular digital video editing tool. “Premiere 6.5 Power!“ starts with the basics of using Premiere, providing an introduction to digital video and the concept of non-linear editing. You are then guided to the intermediate level with techniques for using Premiere, as well as tips for successful filming, editing, audio engineering and presentation of the final work. “Premier 6.5 Power!“ is a combination of friendly training, practical application and logical...
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3. |  Digital Retouching and Compositing: Photographer’s Guide By: David D. Busch Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Digital Retouching and Compositing: Photographer’s Guide
Written from a photographer’s point of view, “Digital Retouching and Compositing: Photographers’ Guide” solves every snap-shooter’s real-life problems painlessly. It distills complex topics down to a few pages of explanation and easy steps so users can quickly and dramatically change the way photos look. The book is divided into three parts: Mastering the Basics, Practical Retouching, and Compositing Magic. Each section builds on the last so that readers can become comfortable with making precise selections, doing simple retouching, and adjusting tones and colors before jumping into major...
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4. |  Creative Projects with Logic Audio By: Keith Gemmell Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Creative Projects with Logic Audio
Whether you are interested in composing soundtracks, jingles, or just some catchy tunes, author Keith Gemmell will help you develop the skills you need to get the most out of your software. Test your developing skills along the way as you complete projects such as building assigned compositions from scratch, editing your audio, and producing a readable score and parts. Projects build upon each other as you work your way through the book. Covering everything from the creative process of developing your musical idea to shaping it and taking it through the final production process, “Creative...
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5. |  By: Scott R. Garrigus Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: SONAR ™ POWER
“SONAR 3 Power!” will take you deep into the many features that this amazing software package offers. You’ll get more than just a quick rundown of tools and buttons. You’ll learn how to truly get the most out of SONAR 3 as you work your way through step-by-step examples and exercises that will help make your composing and recording sessions run more smoothly. You’ll cover the major features, but you’ll also get tips on the more obscure elements of SONAR and learn how to make all of the features work together seamlessly. It’s all here—tips for customizing SONAR 3, techniques for recording...
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6. |  By: Steve Julin Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2004 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: AVID XPRESS PRO POWER!
Unleash your creativity. Let “Avid Xpress ® Pro Power!” be your guide to masterful storytelling using Avid Xpress Pro. Work your way through a variety of editing techniques and learn not only how each function works, but also when and why you should use it. This unique, hands-on book won’t bog you down with useless technical jargon. Instead, you’ll focus on real-world project creation. Learn how to confidently use sound, color, and graphics to tell a story. Master the nuances of incorporating rhythm, pace, and timing into your editing process. The book includes an entire chapter dedicated...
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7. |  By: Robert Guérin Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2004 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Cubase SX/SL 2 Power!
“Cubase SX/SL 2 Power!” goes in-depth with the most important features of Cubase SX and SL 2. You’ll also learn some of the lesser-known features that will allow you to take advantage of everything this impressive software has to offer. You’ll cover the Freeze function—an attractive new addition to this version of Cubase that allows you to render VST instrument tracks temporarily to save CPU power. This book gives you the tips you need to get the most out of this exciting tool. Much more than a simple encyclopedia of Cubase features and functions, “Cubase SX/SL 2 Power!” teaches you why...
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8. |  PRO TOOLS® for video, film, and multimedia By: Ashley Shepherd Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: PRO TOOLS® for video, film, and multimedia
“Pro Tools for Video, Film, and Multimedia” offers comprehensive coverage of the extensive features of Pro Tools, giving you the skills you need to take any multimedia soundtrack project from concept to completion. It covers a wide range of audio topics, including the equipment you need to use Pro Tools with video, tips for efficient trimming and timing of audio, and processing outside the mixing environment. You’ll also get in-depth coverage of film mixing file formats as you prepare to wrap up your project and deliver the master recordings. The author’s thorough coverage of the amazing...
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9. |  By: Tony Bove Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The iPod™ Companion
Are you ready for the iPod? This amazing digital music player will change your music buying and playing habits forever! A perfect match for your new iPod, The iPod Companion will guide you through the world of high quality digital sound. You’ll get the tips you need to rip and import the highest quality music for your iPod while using the least amount of disk space. You’ll also get tips for organizing your music library and creating playlists. Put a new twist on your music experience by connecting your iPod to a home stereo, portable speakers, headphones, and even your car radio. Don’t...
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10. |  By: Eric Grebler Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: DIGITAL PERFORMER® 4 IGNITE!
With an abundance of useful screenshots and clear steps, this book covers not only the basics of using Digital Performer, but also covers the new and enhanced features. With its hundreds of features and effects, endless manipulation tools, and difficult manual, Digital Performer isn’t the type of application that most people can pick up and begin using right away without some outside help. "Digital Performer 4 Ignite!" meets that need. For beginners, it's useful as a step-by-step tutorial to the elements of Digital Performer 4. For veteran users, it acts as a great reference guide to...
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11. |  THOMSON COURSE TECHNOLOGY PAINT SHOP PRO® 8 POWER! By: Lori J. Davis Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: THOMSON COURSE TECHNOLOGY PAINT SHOP PRO® 8 POWER!
"Paint Shop Pro 8 Power!" helps you explore the amazing image creation and editing tools of Paint Shop Pro. Discover a wide variety of examples demonstrating advanced techniques that illustrate the power of this popular graphics editor. Edit images and photos like a pro as you master the techniques of selection tools and layers. Uncover advanced selection techniques as you learn the power of masks. Want to study the built-in special effects features of Paint Shop Pro? This book catalogs them all and gives an in-depth look at some of the most useful and powerful effects. Get in-depth...
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12. |  Adobe® Photoshop® CS: Photographers’ Guide By: David D. Busch Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2004 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Adobe® Photoshop® CS: Photographers’ Guide
Photography and Photoshop go hand in hand. If you feel there isn’t enough photography in the average Photoshop book, and there isn’t enough Photoshop in the average photography book, then the book you’re looking for is right in your hands. Whether you are a digital or conventional camera buff, this full-color book is the ideal guide for diving into the most important elements of Photoshop CS. Examine Photoshop from a photographer’s perspective and learn how to fine-tune your photos as you transform them from quick snapshots into truly compelling images.
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13. |  By: Michael W. Dean Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: $30 Music School
“Making art your full-time job is a full-time job.” If you’re ready to take on this job, then you’re ready to follow the advice that you’ll find inside $30 Music School. Do-it-Yourself recording, distribution, and promotion have made it easier than ever to make a living making music. Learn how to thrive in this new business model. $30 Music School is for people who want to be musicians, not just look like musicians. It’s all about cutting through the star-system garbage and getting to the heart of art, and making great music that can reach the world on no budget. No matter what type of...
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14. |  By: Chris Hawkins Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: REASON™ 2.5 IGNITE!
Are you ready to create musical masterpieces with Reason 2.5? If you’ve always wanted to try Reason but didn’t know where to begin, "Reason 2.5 Ignite!" will walk you through its creative possibilities. Through a multitude of examples and clear illustrations, you’ll cover the main features and functions of Reason. Take control of the synths, samplers, effects, and other devices that make up Reason, connect them, and expand them so you can turn your computer into a music making machine! Never missing a beat, "Reason 2.5 Ignite!" takes you through every step—from setting up your computer to...
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15. |  By: David D. Busch Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 |
If you want to work with your traditional film images electronically, this is the guide that will finally show you how you can do it. "Mastering Digital Scanning" takes a photographer’s viewpoint to the topic of digitizing, managing, and enhancing film-based images. You’ll learn how to use your scanner’s options to your best advantage and how to perfect your image once it becomes digital. You don’t have to give up the advantages of conventional photography to enjoy the ease of digital manipulation!
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Extensive coverage of transparency scanning, this is currently...
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16. |  By: Michael Prager Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Reason 2.5 Power!
Put the power of Reason 2.5 to work for you as you produce amazing music. "Reason 2.5 Power!" shows you the ins and outs of this popular program as you work your way through several in-depth tutorials designed to teach you how to use Reason 2.5 to its fullest potential. With this book, you’ll dive right in and learn to use Reason to program loops and synths. You’ll get detailed tours of the individual Reason devices, including the Mixer, the Subtractor and Malström synthesizers, the Matrix Pattern Sequencer, the Dr:rex Loop Player, the Redrum Drum Computer, and many more. By the time...
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17. |  By: David D. Busch Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: MASTERING Digital Photography
Stop taking snapshots and start taking photographs! "Mastering Digital Photography" gives you the tips and techniques you need to take professional-quality photographs with your digital camera. Written for photographers, by a photographer, it examines the special capabilities and needs of computer imaging, concentrating on creative techniques that allow you to capture the ideal image digitally. Go in-depth as you examine techniques that apply to specific types of photography—from tips for capturing the perfect action shot to the ideal lens zoom selection for stunning nature...
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