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Author Kythera of Anevern
Drawing fire-breathing beasts and mysterious, magical creatures has never been so much fun-or so easy! In this 64-page how-to-draw book, fantasy artist Kythera of Anevern demonstrates how to draw dragons, fairies, ogres, merfolk, and everything in between! Readers w....
Release Date 2009/04 -
High Definition Cinematography, 3rd Edition
Author Paul Wheeler
High-definition is now ubiquitous in video production and High Definition Cinematography, Third Edition provides the explanations, definitions, and workflows that today's cinematographers and camera operators need to make the transition. Paul Wheeler will expl....
Release Date 2009/03 -
Author Brad Miser
Get the clear picture of the hottest features of iPhoto '09As Apple's software program for importing, arranging, editing, and sharing digital images, iPhoto '09 is an incredibly popular way of organizing your life in photos. Convenient and concise, this guide pre....
Release Date 2009/03 -
Author Mark Shaw
Many people train in graphic design and typography, but writing copy is often assumed to be a natural talent. However, there are simple techniques you can employ to craft strong written content with ease.Using a series of exercises and illustrated examples of award-....
Release Date 2009/03 -
Barack, Inc.: Winning Business Lessons of the Obama Campaign
Author Rick Faulk , Barry Libert
Barack Obama's campaign didn't just make history: it teaches lessons that every business can profit from. The Obama campaign was brilliantly planned, strategized, and executed, and built to drive home a powerful, consistent core value proposition: the proposition ....
Release Date 2009/01 -
Digital Color Management: Encoding Solutions, 2nd Edition
Author Michael A. Kriss , Thomas E. Madden , Edward J. Giorgianni
All successful imaging systems employ some form of color management for previewing, controlling and adjusting color throughout the image-production process. Today's increasingly complex systems pose challenging problems: they must support numerous devices and media....
Release Date 2009/01 -
Author Ron Zahavi , David M. Bridgeland
As business modeling becomes mainstream, every year more and more companies and government agencies are creating models of their businesses. But creating good business models is not a simple endeavor. Business modeling requires new skills. Written by two busin....
Release Date 2008/12 -
Digital Modelling for Urban Design
Author Brian McGrath
While there is a rich array of urban theory, design, and representation books available, there is currently no book which brings together, in a single volume, urban design theory and new digital technologies in urban information mapping, modeling, and 3D simulation.....
Release Date 2008/12 -
AdvancED ActionScript 3.0 Animation
Author Keith Peters
This book is a compilation of advanced ActionScript 3.0 animation techniques for any user creating games, user interaction, or motion control with ActionScript. It's an anthology of topics that follow from the author's earlier book, Foundation ActionScript 3.0 Ani....
Release Date 2008/12 -
Author Debra Kauffman , Linda Weil , Nolon Stacey , Cindy Smith , Patricia Getha
Learn to draw a collection of cute critters and pampered pets! Featuring an array of adorable pets and majestic wildlife, this exceptional 144-page book offers simple, step-by-step instructions for creating dozens of incredibly lifelike animal drawings. Inside, five....
Release Date 2008/11 -
Switching to Digital TV: Everything You Need to Know
Author Michael Miller
On February 17, 2009, analog television broadcasting in the United States will end. As of that date, all television stations will switch to digital TV broadcasts -- effectively making obsolete every analog television set in the country.What do you need to do to keep....
Release Date 2008/09 -
From Average to Awesome: Lessons for Living an Extraordinary Life
Author Jim Smith Jr.
From Average to Awesome: Lessons for Living an Extraordinary Life details the transformation process to passion, purpose and power! Candid, thought-provoking anecdotes and a powerful action plan, make From Average to Awesome a quick, yet emotional read. Author, Jim ....
Release Date 2008/09 -
Watercolor: Florals & Botanicals
Author Geri Medway , Caroline Linscott , Joan Hansen , Barbara Fudurich
Learn to paint sunflowers, water lilies, roses, and more! In this gorgeous 32-page project book, four accomplished watercolorists show aspiring artists how to paint a range of florals and botanicals from delicate orchids to bold birds of paradise.
Release Date 2008/06 -
AutoCAD® 2009 & AutoCAD LT® 2009 All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies®
Author Lee Ambrosius
Nobody ever said AutoCAD was easy, which is why you need AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT 2009 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies! These nine minibooks cover all the stuff you need to know to set up AutoCAD for 2D or 3D, create drawings, modify and share them, publish yo....
Release Date 2008/05 -
Introducing Revit® Architecture 2009: BIM for Beginners
Author Eddy Krygiel , Tatjana Dzambazova , Greg Demchak
You don't have to be a high-tech wizard to understand the Revit software using Introducing Revit Architecture 2009: BIM for Beginners, the perfect guide for architects of any generation. Start with an overview of BIM concepts before tackling the Revit interface, th....
Release Date 2008/05 -
Wikipedia Reader's Guide: The Missing Manual
Author John Broughton
You don't have to understand how to edit Wikipedia in order to find the information you need and join the conversation. This booklet gives you just what you need to know in friendly, concise form so you can research any subject without getting lost in Wikipedia's ....
Release Date 2008/05 -
Blender 3D: Architecture, Buildings, and Scenery
Author Allan Brito
Create photorealistic 3D architectural visualizations of buildings, interiors, and environmental sceneryTurn your architectural plans into a modelStudy modeling, materials, textures, and light basics in BlenderCreate photo-realistic images in detailCreate realistic ....
Release Date 2008/05 -
Author Andy Beach
Video is the Internet these days and as the growing trend toward viewing video on mobile devices increases too, the attention is turning toward creating a good user experience for downloading and viewing that video. One of the keys to this is delivering video in the....
Release Date 2008/04 -
Author David Byrnes
AutoCAD 2009 provides all the tools you need to create presentable, usable, printable, and sharable drawings, but it's not always easy to figure out which hammer to pick up or which nail to bang on your first try. That's where AutoCAD 2009 For Dummies comes in. It....
Release Date 2008/04 -
Picture Yourself Directing a Movie
Author Eric Nicholas
Have you always wanted to make your own movie, but weren't sure howto get started? Look no further-you hold in your hands the perfect guide for entering the exciting world of filmmaking. Picture Yourself Directing a Movie provides a step-by-step look at the fundame....
Release Date 2008/04 -
Author Walter Foster , Ken Goldman , William Powell , Debra Kauffman Yaun
Learn to draw faces, features, and figures in graphite, with inspiration from 4 accomplished artists Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, this comprehensive, 144-page book is an essential resource to which artists of all skill leve....
Release Date 2008/04 -
PHOTOGRAPHING CHILDREN PHOTO WORKSHOP
Author Allison Tyler Jones , Microsoft Official Academic Course
While digital technology has made acceptable photos easy to achieve, this book is about taking exceptional photos that preserve the essence of childhood. You'll learn to trust your instincts and your own unique vision and discover how to create beautiful photograph....
Release Date 2008/03 -
Author Dan Heller
Do you need a release for a photo of someone you took in public? How about photos of buildings? Does it make a difference if the subject was paid to be in the picture? You can't answer these questions without more information. As the photographer, you need to under....
Release Date 2008/03 -
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition
Author David Pogue
Is Windows giving you pause? Ready to make the leap to the Mac instead? There has never been a better time to switch from Windows to Mac, and this incomparable guide will help you make a smooth transition. New York Times columnist and Missing Manuals creator David P....
Release Date 2008/02 -
Author Doug Hills
Love Manga? The newest features of Manga Studio help you bring your ideas to life! The tools available in the latest version of this powerful program make it easy to turn your computer into your drawing board, and Manga Studio For Dummies makes it easy to get starte....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Author John Broughton
Want to be part of the largest group-writing project in humanhistory? Learn how to contribute to Wikipedia, the user-generatedonline reference for the 21st century. Considered more popular thaneBay, Microsoft.com, and Amazon.com, Wikipedia servers respond toapproxim....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Author E. A. Vander Veer
Facebook is the wildly popular, free social networking site that combines the best of blogs, online forums, photo sharing, clever applications, and interaction among friends. The one thing it doesn't have is a user's guide to help you truly take advantage of it. U....
Release Date 2008/01