The story of James Cameron and his crew's journey from "Avatar's" conception to the vast production effort is examined in the first authoritative and official record in words and pictures from the most significant film of today.
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.
First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
"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…
Expert guidance on creating professional standard cg lighting effects in an inspirational book and downloadable resources package!
Accompanying DVD includes: "step-by-step tutorials, a gallery of illustrations from industry experts, and additional exclusive resources"--Pg.[4] of cover.
Acclaimed as the best book ever published on the subject, A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup covers everything from basic facial makeup styles, simple scars and gashes, to masks, molds and cast-making; everything you need to know to create vampires, zombies and other fantastical characters. With clear step by step instructions and hundreds of color photos, it includes stunning conceptua…
Transforming an actor into a character for film or theater takes a great deal of skill, prowess, and creativity, and in this new edition, author Todd Debreceni empowers you with just those qualities. From his years of film, TV, and theatrical experience, he shows you tips and techniques that will have you applying your own makeup effects like a pro in no time. Along with walking you through gen…
This full-color book provides simple and effective special effects techniques that can be mastered by the amateur filmmaker. Work smart, play safe, and create interesting special effects that will help a film or video project look like a million bucks.
Describes how stunt performers, camera trickery, and computer graphics are used to create illusions of reality in movies.
We are so familiar with fight scenes on our screens that they are almost taken for granted, but how do they come about? This comprehensive book explains the artistic process of creating the fight scene from scripted page to finished performance. Fight choreography is the art of creating scenes of illusionary violence for an entertainment medium. It must tell the story of the fight in a manner t…
Visual effects are an important aspect of film creation, with new technologies and techniques being developed every day. Nevertheless, many of the effects we see on screen are not computer generated; they are done inside the camera or with projection, techniques that have been around for many years. Visual Effects Cinematography examines both traditional and modern visual effects techniques, il…
Spanning the rich history of movie magic, this completely up-to-date guide to visual trickery is unparalleled in scope, presenting a clearly written, lushly illustrated chronicle of special effects development during ten decades of filmmaking. A must for lovers of movie fantasy, students of film and pop culture, and amateur filmmakers. 350 color and 60 b&w illustrations.
'Master Shots' gives filmmakers the techniques they need to execute complex, original shots on any budget. By using powerful master shots and well-executed moves, directors can develop a strong style and stand out from the crowd.
An official behind-the-scenes companion to "Rogue One" provides an in-depth tour of the production's art department, profiling key droids, vehicles, and weapons through hundreds of concept paintings, sketches, storyboards, matte paintings, and designs.
Five hundred movie stills and photographs highlight this comprehensive overview of European cinematographic art, which offers incisive analyses of one hundred seminal films---from Battleship Potemkin to The Elephant Man--along with a technical and creative history of the cameraperson's craft.