When Adobe After Effects software stepped on the scene in 1993, it sparked new business and creative opportunities in video and film. This innovative program introduced the first professional-quality compositing, 2D animation, and visual effects tools for the desktop. Adobe After Effects transformed the business of motion graphics and visual effects and won an immediate following. It secured the devotion of this following by offering a thoughtfully designed, high-quality, reliable toolset. With every major release of Adobe After Effects, including its debut on the Windows platform in 1997, the priority has been to give users more control and flexibility in their work. Each version has introduced well-crafted features that make it easier for users to work creatively and productively as they design for film, video, multimedia, or the Web.??Adobe After Effects 4.0 software for Power Macintosh, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 continues this tradition, delivering numerous new benefits. T...