• Compositions

• Patches

• Execution Modes

• The Patch Hierarchy

• The Evaluation Path

• The Coordinate System

• Composition Repository

• The Editor Window

• The Patch Creator

• Composite Patches

• Controller Patches

• Environment Patches

• Filter Patches

• Generator Patches

• Gradient Patches

• Modifier Patches

• Network Patches

• Numeric Patches

• Plug-in Patches

• Programming Patches

• Renderer Patches

• Source Patches

• Tool Patches

• Transition Patches

• Clip Patches

• Patch Parameter Pane

• The Patch Inspector

• The Viewer Window

• Rendering Modes

• Menus

• Adding Patches

• Making Connections Between Patches

• Inspecting Port Values

• Finding Out What a Patch Does

• Setting Preferences

• Keyboard Shortcuts

• Commenting a Composition

• Comparing Compositions

• Checking Patch Compatibility and Security

• Improving Rendering Performance

• Adding a Clip to the Patch Creator

• Using Templates

• Using Programming Patches

• The Core Image Filter Patch

• The GLSL Patch

• The JavaScript Patch

• Creating a Glow Filter

• Glow Filter Overview

• Setting Up a Rotating Cube

• Adding a Background Color

• Creating a Render in Image Macro

• Applying a Gaussian Blur

• Increasing the Glow Effect

• Publishing Ports

• Making a Screen Saver

• Turning a Composition into a QuickTime Movie

• Next Steps