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Author Edward J. Fink , Norman Medoff
Portable Video: ENG and EFP, Fifth Edition" focuses on the techniques and technology of single camera electronic news gathering and electronic field production. Covering everything from basic creative and technical editing techniques to budgets and copyright issues,....
Release Date 2012/09 -
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 -
Author David Page , Richard D. Zakia
"Those of you who follow this blog know that Dr. Richard Zakia, former RIT professor, is one of my all time favorite photo gurus. We send each other pictures. We talk about looking into pictures - and not just looking at them. Big difference.. Dr. Richard Zakia, a.k....
Release Date 2012/09 -
Author Mark Weiser , Richard Harrington
Add professional-level video to your Web communications toolbox with a complete understanding of the process, potential and limitations of Web video. Step up from the mini-cam experience with this solid introduction to professional planning and production tech....
Release Date 2012/08 -
3D Motion Graphics for 2D Artists
Author Bill Byrne
Add 3D to your mograph skillset! For the experienced 2D artist, this lavishly illustrated, 4 color book presents the essentials to building and compositing 3D elements into your 2D world of film and broadcast. Concepts and techniques are presented in concise, s....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Producing Animation, 2nd Edition, 2nd Edition
Author Tracey Miller-Zarneke , Zahra Dowlatabadi , Catherine Winder
You have a useful library of books covering the tools, techniques and aesthetics of animation, but you've been asked to put your production and creative skills to the test to produce a theatrical feature film or to deliver 52 episodes of a television series with on....
Release Date 2012/11 -
Author Ray Zone
A must-have read for anyone looking to take their independently-produced film or video into the 3rd dimension. The text features technical, practical, and inspirational insight from the visionaries who've been producing 3D film and video for decades, not just in th....
Release Date 2013/05 -
Author Robin Reid , Fil Hunter
Have you ever wondered if you need to use a flash in sunlight? What the best lighting is for a macro shot? How long your exposure should be in low lighting? If you have, this book is for you! Lighting affects composition, focus, exposure decisions, and pretty much e....
Release Date 2013/05 -
The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction, 2nd Edition
Author Steve Hullfish
The only guide to the art and technique of color correction based on the invaluable knowledge of more than a dozen of the top colorists in the world. This book allows you unprecedented access to the way the masters of the craft approach their work.Containing decades....
Release Date 2013/07 -
Author Suzanne Lemieux Wilson , Rowland B. Wilson
Animation doesn't come with instructions; Rowland B. Wilson demanded guidelines. Trade Secrets offers a never before published peek into the personal journals of Rowland B. Wilson (1930-2005), a legend in the world of Cartooning, Advertising, Illustration and Anima....
Release Date 2012/09 -
Author Tony Bancroft
There’s no class in art school that can teach you this. Believe it or not, there’s a lot more to directing a great animated film than beautiful illustrations and cool characters. You need to bring out your inner creative visionary and take your savvy leadership skil....
Release Date 2013/10 -
Author Philip Mcnally , Bruce Block
3D Storytelling is the ultimate guide for directors, cinematographers, producers, and designers of stereoscopic 3D movies and videos. With an emphasis on the aesthetic over the technical, this book is an essential foundation for showing you how to use 3D creatively ....
Release Date 2013/07 -
Prepare to Board! Creating Story and Characters for Animation Features and Shorts, 2nd Edition
Author Nancy Beiman
Successful storyboards and poignant characters have the power to make elusive thoughts and emotions tangible for audiences. Packed with illustrations that illuminate and a text that entertains and informs, Prepare to Board , 2nd edition presents the methods and tech....
Release Date 2012/11 -
The Makeup Artist Handbook, 2nd Edition
Author Gretchen Davis , Mindy Hall
Get professional techniques usually known only by Hollywood makeup artists in this full-color, comprehensive book from accomplished makeup pros Gretchen Davis and Mindy Hall. The two come to you with impressive backgrounds in film and television industries--their pr....
Release Date 2012/09 -
Set the Action! Creating Backgrounds for Compelling Storytelling in Animation, Comics, and Games
Author Elvin A. Hernandez
Create the Gotham for your Batman, the African savannah for your Simba, or the bustling newsroom for your Clark Kent. Background, setting, environment.whatever you call it, it is the silent character in the visual story, and a dynamic and compelling setting can defi....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Author Harold Davis
Capture stunning macro floral images with this gorgeous guide by acclaimed photographer Harold Davis. You'll learn about different types of flowers, macro equipment basics, and the intricacies of shooting different floral varieties in the field and in the studio. H....
Release Date 2012/10 -
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 -
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 Barbara Freedman Doyle
This book is for anyone interested in the business of breaking into the movies. Learn who the key players are when it comes to getting a movie made and how to navigate the politics of filmmaking from start to finish, from first pitch to filling movie seats. ....
Release Date 2012/08 -
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....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Author Fionnuala Hannigan
Production Design, the fifth title in the FilmCraft series, addresses one of the most important roles in cinema. Production designers do nothing short of creating whole new worlds, turning the bare bones of the script into a physical 3D environment that can be filme....
Release Date 2013/07 -
Author Danny Draven
Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of 4-color images from the movies you love, this book is the last one you will need to understand the artistic and technical considerations of making a genre film. Author Danny Draven walks you through the aesthetic, narrative, ....
Release Date 2013/06 -
The Videomaker Guide to Video Production, 5th Edition
Author Videomaker
From the editors of Videomaker Magazine comes this new edition that you have been waiting for. The Videomaker Guide Digital Video, fourth edition, provides information on all of the latest cutting edge tools and techniques necessary to help you shoot and edi....
Release Date 2013/06 -
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 Barry Braverman
Tired of the all the digital filmmaking guidebooks that give you only the nuts and bolts of how to use a camera? The third edition of Video Shooter takes the how-to knowledge a step further by showing you how to craft a story in your video. Barry Braverman is an exp....
Release Date 2013/10 -
Author Michael Uva
This friendly, practical, on-the-job manual details the equipment, processes, and tricks of the trade that you will need to know in order to be a successful grip. This new edition contains the latest information on the newest equipment available and has been update....
Release Date 2012/11 -
Print Like a Pro: A Digital Photographer’s Guide
Author Jon Canfield
Are you struggling to get good prints from your images? Are your digital photos hogging your hard drive instead of hanging out in snappy albums and archives? Looking for ways to improve your prints beyond simple snapshots? The popularity and convenience of digital p....
Release Date 2005/11 -
Visual QuickProject Guide Retouching Photos in Photoshop Elements 4
Author Nolan Hester
If you want to get great-looking photos fast but don’t want to get bogged down with the details, then you need a Visual QuickProject Guide!You took some photos and they could use a little finessing. All you want to do is correct an image's lighting, fix a little re....
Release Date 2005/11 -
Adobe Acrobat 3D Version 8 Classroom in a Book
Author Adobe Creative Team
Adobe Acrobat 3D, the newest member of the Acrobat family, enables engineering and technical professionals to publish and share 3D design information from major CAD applications with virtually any computer user, significantly enhancing collaboration within extended ....
Release Date 2007/07