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About the Authors Jerron Smith is an Editor, Animator & Educator. A multi-faceted artist and video producer with nearly two decades of experience, Jerron works with a wide variety of media. He has experience in both digital video/television production, and post-production as well as extensive experience in the multi- media and print design industries. He teaches professional development classes at American Graphics Institute and serves as an adjunct instructor in the Communication Arts department at the New York Institute of Technology, where he instructs courses in computer graphics, animation and video editing. He holds undergraduate degrees in Art and Education and a Masters degree in Communication Arts where he specialized in Computer Graphic technology. The AGI Creative Team is composed of Adobe Certifi ed Experts and Adobe Certifi ed Instructors from American Graphics Institute (AGI). The AGI Creative Team has authored more than 25 Digital Classroom books, and created many of Adobe’s offi cial training guides. They work with many of the world’s most prominent companies, helping them use creative software to communicate more eff ectively and creatively. They work with design, creative, and marketing teams around the world, delivering private customized training programs, and teach regularly scheduled classes at AGI’s locations. The Digital Classroom authors are available for professional development sessions at companies, schools and universities. More information at agitraining.com. Acknowledgments Thanks to my wife, Monique, and daughters Kerowyn and Lauryn for their support during the many months of writing this book as well as the New York Institute of Technology, Terry Snyder and Dr. Michael Banks for teaching me not only how to make a cut, but more importantly why to do so. Thanks also to Cheri, Chris and the whole team at AGI for keeping me focused during this project. Special Thanks to Jeff Jacobs, Kurt Zisa and Donna Betancourt for the use of their video footage. Thanks to the following for permission to use their content in this book: Jeff Jacobs music video footage courtesy of Jeff Jacobs and Kurt Zisa Werewolves of Central Park and Travelogue New York video footage courtesy of Donna Betancourt and Silver Cheese Productions Travelogue Boston video footage courtesy of Chris Leavey at American Graphics Institute Credits President, American Graphics Institute and Vice President and Executive Publisher Digital Classroom Series Publisher Barry Pruett Christopher Smith Senior Project Coordinator Executive Editor Katherine Crocker Jody Lefevere Project Manager Technical Editors Cheri White Haziel Olivera, Sean McKnight Graphics and Production Specialist Editor Lauren Connolly Karla Melendez Media Development Project Supervisor Editorial Director Chris Leavey Robyn Siesky Proofreading Business Manager Jay Donahue, Barn Owl Publishing Amy Knies Indexing Senior Marketing Manager Michael Ferreira Sandy Smith Vice President and Executive Group Publisher Richard Swadley