Loudspeakers:
5.1 versus 7.1
How to determine which is right for you
Types of speakers, towers, bookshelf, satellite, architectural
Selecting the right type of speaker for your space.
What todays consumer looks for in a loudspeaker
Speaker placement
You’ve selected the speaker, now where to put them?
Subwoofers
What they do, where they should be placed

Amplifiers/Processors/Receivers
Power Amplifier/Processor combination versus receiver
Advantages and disadvantages for both
How to select
Determining the right combination with your speakers and room

Sources
DVD, Cable and Satellite, HD DVD, Blu Ray, other
Current trends, new technology, up and coming technology

Surround Formats
Dolby Digital and DTS
Dolby Prologic
DSP modes for listening

Wiring
Types of cables and connections
Custom applications

Control
How to simplify your home theater
Types of remote controls available

What is After Effects?

-It’s basically an animators Photoshop
- A great program for creating animated graphics for video
- A tool for creating cool special effects

What it isn’t

- It’s not a video editor, though it has video functions
- It’s not a 3d program though it has 3d functions

Creating a basic animated title screen for a home DVD

- create a basic background
- add a slow mo video element
- and finish by adding animated text on top

RELATED WEBSITE LINKS

www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects