This book by Ed Hooks bridges the gap between acting theory and animation by teaching artists how to translate human emotion and thought into believable character movement. It focuses on the "acting from the inside out" approach, emphasizing that movement must be driven by a character's intent and psychological state rather than just physical action. The fifth edition updates these timeless pri…
Wisdom from the best and the brightest in the industry, this visual effects bible belongs on the shelf of anyone working in or aspiring to work in VFX. The book covers techniques and solutions all VFX artists/producers/supervisors need to know, from breaking down a script and initial bidding, to digital character creation and compositing of both live-action and CG elements. In-depth lessons on …
This Companion brings together sixteen new essays which examine, from various perspectives, the social and cultural role of the actress throughout history and across continents. Each essay focuses on a particular stage in her development, for example professionalism in the seventeenth century; the emergence of the actress/critic during the Romantic period and, later on, of the actress as best s…
Step-by-step instructions for creating today's hottest digital visual effects.
Blain Brown provides a guide to film and video lighting, exploring technical, aesthetic and practical aspects of lighting for film and video and not only showing how to light but explaining why to light.
Covers the complex craft of cinematography through discussions with notable cinematographers, likeVittorio Storaro and Christopher Doyle. With stills, photos from the sets, and in-depth exploration of both iconic and contemporary projects. --from publisher description.
First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Cinema Studies: The Key Concepts is an essential guide for anyone interested in film. Providing accessible coverage of a comprehensive range of genres, movements, theories and production terms, this is a must-have guide to a fascinating area of study and arguably the greatest art form of modern times. Now fully revised and updated for its fourth edition, the book includes new topical entries su…
"Harry has taken the mystery Out of set lighting for the beginner or pro. Current and includes the most up-to-date tricks of the trade. A book written by a pro who loves and respects his craft and is selfless in sharing information."-Mile G. Moyer, gaffer, Steel Magnolias, in the Line of Fire, Groundhog Day "Box's style is reminiscent of an old buddy showing his best friend the ropes...perhapes…
The world of cinematography has changed more in the last few years than it has since it has in 1929, when sound recording was introduced. New technology, new tools and new methods have revolutionized the art and craft of telling stories visually. While some aspects of visual language, lighting and color are eternal, shooting methods, workflow and cameras have changed radically. Even experienced…
Expert guidance on creating professional standard cg lighting effects in an inspirational book and downloadable resources package!
First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
This text is a comprehensive guide to the management of the animation production process, from the identification and sale of a concept, through development, pre-production, production and post-production, to completion.