Visual Effects for Film and Television (Media Manuals)
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (645 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0240516753 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 246 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book teaches the practical techniques and skills required to incorporate effects successfully into both film and television production.. * An invaluable insight into the use of visual effects in film and television* Fully illustrated with diagrams to show you step-by-step techniques* Covers visual effects processes from front-of-camera to post-production* Integrated approach to film, video and digital techniques* Redefines the rules of photography so that they can be broken for effects* Shows the line of development from the oldest to the newest processes* A must for cinematographers, editors, designers and students of VFX alike * Everything you need to know to plan and supervise visual effects shots* Essential reading for anyone working in commercials/advertising photography or effectsWritten by an experienced professional, this manual is the essential guide to understanding the principles and background of modern visual effects.Visual effects are at the forefront of a digital revolution in the film and video industry and are becoming more and more important to movie language
An Amazing Reference Work Craig Zerouni This is an amazing book. It covers every conceivable aspect of getting visual effects onto film (and videotape), and is particularly strong on historical techniques that are probably not familiar to a new generation of filmmakers, who have been raised to think that computers solve all problems. It's an incredibly den. time honored, industry proven VFX_student_9 If your looking for a book on time honored, industry proven special effects this is the book for you. If you want to expand your knowledge and understanding of basic principles and historic technique this is the book for you. This book has helped me understand how effects have become what they are today.However, if y. "A "must-have" tips, tricks, and techniques manual" according to Midwest Book Review. Professional digital effects pioneer Mitch Mitchell presents Visual Effects for Film & Television, a thorough guide to visual effect processes used in television complete with step-by-step guides, integrative approaches to film, video and digital techniques, chronologies of development from the oldest to the newest p
"There is such a wealth of informationI believe that it will be useful and interesting for established filmmakers and students alikeit is the best book of its kind that I have ever read." - Image Technology"A well-written guide to producing visual effects, both with cameras and computers, this forms an excellent background to film and TV technology." - Lighting and Sound
Mitch lectures and writes on visual effects imaging and is also Visiting Professor at Bournemouth University. A pioneer of digital effects, has lived their development from "Dr Who” to "Harry Potter”. Starting his career at BBC television Mitch helped develop early colour TV effects systems. . Since becoming Head of Imaging at Cinesite in London he has worked on projects including "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azk