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The Digitization of Cinematic Visual Effects
The Digitization of Cinematic Visual Effects: Hollywood's Coming of Age, by Rama Venkatasawmy, analyzes how the Hollywood cinema industry's visual effects applications have not only motivated the expansion of filmmaking praxis, they have also influenced the evolution of viewing pleasures and spectatorship experiences. Following the digitization of their associated technologies, VFX have been responsible for multiplying the strategies of representation and storytelling, as well as extending the range of stories that can potentially be told onscreen. By the same token, the visual standards of the Hollywood film's production and exhibition have been growing in sophistication. On the basis of di...
The Visual Effects Producer
First published in 2010. Go behind the scene of the behind the scenes to learn how the business of producing the dazzling visual effects we see in movies and on TV works. With decades of combined VFX production and supervisory experience in Hollywood, the authors share their experience with you, illuminating standard industry practices and tips on:* preproduction planning * scheduling * budgeting* evaluating vendors and the bidding process * effective data management * working on-set, off-set, or overseas * dealing with changes in post-production * legal issues (contracts, insurance, business ethics), and more. Also included are interviews with established, successful Hollywood VFX Producers about their career paths and how they got to where they are now. From pre-production to final delivery, this is your complete guide to visual effects production, providing insight on VFX budgeting and scheduling (with actual forms for your own use) and common production techniques such as motion control, miniatures, and pre-visualization.
Technology's Impact on Film, Video, and Music
"Technology's Impact on Film, Video, and Music" delves into how technological advancements have revolutionized visual and auditory storytelling. We explore the journey from early 20th-century inventions to today's digital streaming era, highlighting pivotal moments that reshaped entertainment. Our book examines how digital technology, the internet, and new media platforms have democratized content creation and distribution, transforming how artists produce and share their work, and how audiences engage with it. Looking to the future, we forecast challenges and innovations poised to redefine these industries. Emerging technologies like virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and blockchain are discussed for their potential to further disrupt and transform creative expression and cultural consumption. Rich with case studies, expert interviews, and forward-looking analysis, this book is essential for understanding the ongoing revolution in film, video, and music. It's a valuable resource for students, professionals, and enthusiasts eager to grasp the future of entertainment in an increasingly digital world.
James Bond Will Return
For over six decades, James Bond has been a fixture of global culture, universally recognizable by the films’ combination of action set pieces, sex, political intrigue, and outrageous gadgetry. But as the British Empire entered the final stages of collapse, as the Cold War wound down and the “War on Terror” began, and as the visions of masculinity and femininity the series presented began to strike many viewers as outdated, the Bond formula has adapted to the changing times. Spanning the franchise’s entire history, from Sean Connery’s iconic swagger to Daniel Craig’s rougher, more visceral interpretation of the superspy, James Bond Will Return offers both academic readers and fan...
The Filmmaker's Guide to Visual Effects
The Filmmaker’s Guide to Visual Effects offers a practical, detailed guide to visual effects for non-VFX specialists working in film and television. In contemporary filmmaking and television production, visual effects are used extensively in a wide variety of genres and formats to contribute to visual storytelling, help deal with production limitations, and reduce budget costs. Yet for many directors, producers, editors, and cinematographers, visual effects remain an often misunderstood aspect of media production. In this book, award-winning VFX supervisor and instructor Eran Dinur introduces readers to visual effects from the filmmaker’s perspective, providing a comprehensive guide to c...
Digital and Media Management
"Digital and Media Management" serves as a vital guide through today’s rapidly shifting media landscape, where traditional and digital platforms converge. This book provides an in-depth look at strategies, challenges, and opportunities in the evolving world of media management, offering a comprehensive toolkit for professionals and newcomers alike. We begin with core concepts, tracing the evolution of media management, and highlighting essential principles and challenges faced by media managers. Covering traditional sectors like print, broadcast, and film, readers gain insights into the business models, editorial processes, and distribution strategies that drive these industries. As the fo...
Visual Effects for Film and Television
* 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 effects Written 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. This book teaches the practical techniques and skills required to incorporate effects successfully into both film and television production.
Visual Effects for Film and Television
An essential quick reference which provides the latest techniques and practices in the area of special effects.
[digital] Visual Effects and Compositing
In this latest book in the critically-acclaimed [digital] series from New Riders you’ll learn all of the techniques and skills that will take you from beginner to visual effects (VFX) professional in just one book. Seasoned visual effects producer Jon Gress has refined the teaching of the skills and techniques presented in this book for over a decade to distill them down to the most effective methodology, delivered in a way that’s both fun and easy to understand while being state-of-the-art for industry professionals. You’ll start with a solid understanding of the basics of visual effects and compositing, the fundamentals of bluescreen and greenscreen keying, 3D texturing, cloning, wir...
The Rise of CGI
The Rise of CGI explores the profound transformation of filmmaking through computer-generated imagery. It examines how CGI evolved from rudimentary beginnings to photorealistic sophistication, forever changing cinematic aesthetics and storytelling. One intriguing insight is how early wireframe models in films like Tron paved the way for the groundbreaking realism seen in Avatar, illustrating the exponential growth of computing power and software capabilities. The book highlights how technological breakthroughs, such as advanced rendering and motion capture, have unlocked previously unimaginable creative possibilities. This book argues that CGI's rise represents a fundamental shift in filmmak...
