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Television and Screen Writing, 4th Edition
Author Richard A Blum
Now in its fourth edition, Television and Screen Writing: From Concept to Contract is a classic resource for students and professionals in screenwriting and television writing. This book will teach you how to become a creative and marketable writer in every pr....
Release Date 2013/04 -
Author Michael Rabiger
Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics is a comprehensive manual that teaches the essentials of filmmaking from the perspective of the director. Ideal for film production and directing classes, as well as for aspiring and current directors, Directing covers....
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The Technique of Film and Video Editing, 4th Edition
Author Ken Dancyger
The Technique of Film & Video Editing provides a detailed, precise look at the artistic and aesthetic principles and practices of editing for both picture and sound. Analyses of photographs from dozens of classic and contemporary films and videos provide a sound bas....
Release Date 2013/04 -
Author Peter Ensenberger
As digital cameras and software packages become more advanced, seemingly by the minute, it has become easier than ever to overlook the basic elements which have always resulted in the best photographs, no matter how fancy (or primitive) the camera itself. Compositio....
Release Date 2013/04 -
Simple Scene, Sensational Shot
Author Simon Bond
How many of us have put the camera away after a holiday to a far off exotic location? This book will show you how to make the most of your local area to make outstanding photos. A wealth of techniques and creative approaches will open your eyes to the beauty that su....
Release Date 2013/04 -
Author Julie Adair King
Invaluable photography advice for D5200 beginnersThe Nikon D5200 is one of Nikon's most advanced cameras offered in the entry-level line of dSLRs. This book goes beyond the user's manual to deliver a helpful introduction to the basic photo skills needed in order t....
Release Date 2013/04 -
Author Mark Stagi
Enhance your photos effectively and unleash the artist inside, with PixelmatorLearn how to use Pixelmator and its primary tools.Discover how to edit your photos using real world examples.Use the Effect tools and artistically enhance your images.In DetailToday, every....
Release Date 2013/04 -
Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design
Author João Santos
Take your AuotoCAD design skills to the next dimension by creating powerful 3D modelsObtain 2D drawings from 3D modelsMaster AutoCAD’s third dimensionFull of practical tips and examples to help take your skills to the next dimensionIn DetailAutoCAD is a computer-aid....
Release Date 2013/04 -
The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction
Author Steve Hullfish
Provides direct access to the skills, insights and techniques of some of the postproduction industry's most prominent digital video colorists, delivering practical skills to the postproduction pro seeking to improve their color grading craft. The author interviews ....
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Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, 4th Edition
Author David K. Irving , Peter W. Rea
Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video is the definitive book on the subject for beginning filmmakers and students. The book clearly illustrates all of the steps involved in preproduction, production, postproduction, and distribution. Its unique two-fold a....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Character Costume Figure Drawing, 2nd Edition
Author Tan Huaixiang
Character Costume Figure Drawing will develop your drawing skills to improve your renderings. Not only is this book gorgeous and inspirational, but these comprehensive visual images carefully illustrate--step-by-step--how to successfully render dynamic charac....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Illustrated Theatre Production Guide, 2nd Edition
Author John Holloway
This invaluable guide takes a step-by-step approach to the most common and popular theatre production practices and covers important issues related to the construction of wooden, fabric, plastic, and metal scenery used on the stage.This new edition of the Illustrate....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Acting and Performance for Animation
Author Derek Hayes
Character animation involves more than the principles of animation and the mechanics of motion. Unique, believeable characters that think, feel and captivate your audience are ones that involve emotion, performance, personality, acting and story. Successful animator....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Rig it Right! Maya Animation Rigging Concepts
Author Tina O'Hailey
Rigging a character can be a complicated undertaking. Move from a bi-pedal character to a quad- or poly-pedal and, well, things just got real. Where do you begin? Unlike all of those button-pushing manuals out there, Rig it Right! breaks down rigging so that you can....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Author Carolyn Giardina , Adrian Pennington
The vanguard of the 3D film and TV industry explains why 3D stereo techniques should become a staple visual storytelling tool, on par with lighting, set design, or sound. Words of wisdom from Jeffrey Katzenberg, Martin Scorsese, Dean DeBlois, Baz Luhrmann, Jon Landa....
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Designing Sound for Animation, 2nd Edition
Author Robin Beauchamp
Sound is just as crucial an aspect to your animation as your visuals. Whether you're looking to create a score, ambient noise, dialog, or a complete soundtrack, you'll need sound for your piece. This nuts-and-bolts guide to sound design for animation will explain ....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Author Milena M. Parent
The hosting of major sporting events can be a key tool in the development of cities and countries around the world. If carried out effectively these events can not only bring prestige to an area but can leave the local population with a legacy of improved infrastru....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Author Darrell Young
Mastering the Nikon D600 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D600 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional cam....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Author Zahra Dowlatabadi , Catherine Winder
Drawing heavily from the authors' twenty years of combined experience, Producing Animation offers a clear overview of this exciting industry and a comprehensive guide to the process of developing a project from conception to final delivery. Written from the perspe....
Release Date 2013/02 -
Compression for Great Video and Audio, 2nd Edition
Author Ben Waggoner
Learn how to compress video and audio with optimal quality and minimal hassles. Renowned expert Ben Waggoner teaches you to improve the quality of your final content and develop effective workflows. Understand the basic concepts of vision and hearing, apply that kno....
Release Date 2013/02 -
Playing with Type: 50 graphic experiments for exploring typographic design principles
Author Lara McCormick
Playing with Type is a hands-on, playful approach to learning type application and principles. This engaging guide begins with an introduction to the philosophy of learning through the process of play. Along with a series of experimental design projects with an emp....
Release Date 2013/02 -
Grome Terrain Modeling with Ogre3D, UDK, and Unity3D
Author Richard A. Hawley
Create massive terrains, and then export them to the most popular game enginesA comprehensive guide for terrain creationStep-by-step walkthrough of Grome 3.1 and toolsetExport terrains to Unity3D, UDK, and Ogre3DIn DetailGrome is an environmental modeling package th....
Release Date 2013/02 -
Plug In with Nik: A Photographer’s Guide to Creating Dynamic Images with Nik Software
Author John Batdorff
Extend your photographic vision and harness the full power of Nik's Plug-In Suite (now re-branded as the Nik Collection by Google) with this beautifully illustrated guide that covers the full plug-in suite: Dfine 2.0, Viveza 2, HDR Efex Pro 2, Color Efex Pro 4 Comp....
Release Date 2013/01 -
Basics of Video Lighting, 2nd Edition
Author Graham Swainson , Des Lyver
Now fully updated by Des Lyver to reflect the latest advances, the second edition of Basics of Video Lighting is a primer for anyone wishing to learn about lighting a video production. It describes the principles and processes involved in obtaining professiona....
Release Date 2013/01 -
Author Serena Ferrara
In this unique study, Serena Ferrara examines the revolutionary impact of the Steadicam on filmmaking. The Steadicam has freed-up the camera operator to follow a film's movement, wherever it is happening. Serena Ferrara explains the principles by which the St....
Release Date 2013/01 -
Basics of the Video Production Diary
Author Des Lyver
Video production requires a high degree of organization to be a success. Good organization will require a proper diary to be kept of your production. It is the understanding of the paperwork and its organization that will make your production either a success ....
Release Date 2013/01 -
Interactive Television Production
Author Mark Gawlinski
Interactive Television Production is essential reading for all broadcasting and new media professionals - whether in production, marketing, technology, business or management. It will also be of interest to media students and anyone looking to get an insight i....
Release Date 2013/01 -
Author John Halas , Harold Whitaker
Written by two internationally acclaimed animators, this classic text teaches you all you need to know about the art of timing and its importance in the animated film. This reissue includes a new foreword by John Lasseter, executive vice president of Pixar Animation....
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Vale's Technique of Screen and Television Writing
Author Eugene Vale
Vale's Technique of Screen and Television Writing is an updated and expanded edition of a valuable guide to writing for film and television. Mr. Vale takes the aspiring writer through every phase of a film's development, from the original concept to the fina....
Release Date 2013/01 -
Video Color Correction for Non-Linear Editors
Author Stuart Blake Jones
Today's non-linear editing systems are equipped with a wide range of color correction tools that were previously only available in dedicated color correction suites. This book shows video editors how to take full advantage of their power. Clear, step-by-step ....
Release Date 2013/01