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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Contents
Preface
Section 1: Persuasion Fundamentals
Chapter 1. The Power of Persuasion
Chapter Goals
How This Book Is Organized
Why Is Persuasion Necessary?
What Is Persuasion?
What Is Visual Persuasion?
Define Your Audience
“Why” Is a Key Question
The Call to Action
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Chapter 2. Persuasive Visuals
Chapter Goals
Visual Literacy
The Six Priorities Determine Where the Eye Looks First
What Makes an Image Compelling
Visual Composition Basics
Blocking: Placing People and Cameras
Framing and the Rule of Thirds
Depth of Field
Does Sex Sell?
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Chapter 3. Persuasive Writing
Chapter Goals
The Right Message Is the First Step
Images Evoke Stories
Get Organized with a Workflow
The Essence of Persuasion
Start with the Basics: An Elevator Pitch
Focus, Then Focus Some More
Write Short
See What’s in Front of You!
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Chapter 4. Persuasive Fonts
Chapter Goals
A Quick History of Type
The Design of Type
Serif Fonts: The Voice of Tradition
Sans Serif: The Voice of the Future
Script Fonts: Handwriting for Computers
Blackletter: Extreme Script
Monospace: Return of the Typewriter
Specialty—Creativity Runs Amok
Font Techniques
Choosing the Right Fonts
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Chapter 5. Persuasive Colors
Chapter Goals
A Brief History of Color
The Meaning of Color
A Simple Color Model
Digital Color Terms
Grayscale
Color vs. Contrast
How We Measure Color
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Section 2: Persuasive Still Images
Chapter 6. Persuasive Presentations
Chapter Goals
Take a Deep Breath
Planning Your Presentation
Backgrounds and Fonts
Charts
Design Thoughts
Working with Images
More Thoughts on Drop Shadows
A Cool Design Tip
Transitions: Less Is More. Really.
Media. Gently, Please.
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Chapter 7. Persuasive Photos
Chapter Goals
Where Do You Start?
Plan Your Photo Shoot
It All Starts with Light
Dealing with the Sun
Blocking Talent
Framing and Composition
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Chapter 8. Edit and Repair Still Images
Chapter Goals
The Ethics of Image Editing
Getting Started with Photoshop
Getting Started Editing
Repairing an Image
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Chapter 9. Create Composite Images
Chapter Goals
Creating a New Photoshop Document
Adding and Formatting Text
Layers vs. Background
Scaling Explained
Manipulating Images Using Free Transform
Place vs. Open
Selections Create Magic
Filters and Effects
Choosing a Color
Adding a Background Behind a Layer
Blend Modes
One Last Effect
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Section 3: Persuasive Moving Images
Chapter 10. Video Pre-Production
Chapter Goals
Two Key Camera Concepts
Feel the Rhythm
Planning a Video
Defining Basic Video Terms
Media Management
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Chapter 11. Create Compelling Content with Interviews
Chapter Goals
Planning the Interview
Conducting an Interview
The Interview Structure
Ten Simple Rules to be a Good Interview Guest
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Chapter 12. Sound Improves the Picture
Chapter Goals
Glossary of Audio Terms
Picking the Right Gear
Editing Audio
Mixing Audio
Output and Compression
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Chapter 13. Video Production
Chapter Goals
Planning Your Production
Basic Camera Gear
Renting: An Alternative to Buying
Talent Staging
Props: Something for Talent to Work With
Working with Inexperienced Talent
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Chapter 14. Video Post-Production
Chapter Goals
What Is “Good” Editing?
Find the Rhythm
An Editing Workflow
Define Terms
Step 1: Plan the Project
Step 2: Gather the Media
Step 3: Organize the Media
Step 4: Build the Story
Step 5: Organize the Story in the Timeline
Step 6: Trim the Story
Step 7: Add Transitions
Step 8: Add Text and Effects
Step 9: Create the Final Audio Mix
Step 10: Finalize the Look and Colors
Step 11: Output the Project
Step 12: Archive the Project
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Chapter 15. Motion Graphics: Make Things Move
Chapter Goals
Creating Something Simple
Creating a Simple Animated Composite
Adding Animation
Adding Media
The Last Step: Saving and Exporting Your Work
3D Text
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Persuasion P-O-V
Closing Thoughts
Bibliography
Index
Code Snippets
Chapter 16. Advanced Motion: Particles, Paths, and Perspective
Chapter Goals
Creating Scenes
Particles and Blend Modes
Animate Elements with Basic Motion Behaviors
Paths and Shape Styles
Perspective and Reflections
Key Points
Practice Persuasion
Appendix: Keyboard Shortcuts
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