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Focal Easy Guide to Maya 5 : For new users and professionals

Focal Press, 2004

Alias’ Maya 5.0 is an incredibly powerful and deep program. A person could
work for months in the program and then one day accidentally stumble upon
a feature that they had no idea was there. Often people working in Maya
become so focused on one particular area that, if asked to work with a toolset
different to those they...

How to Cheat in Photoshop Elements 9: Discover the magic of Adobe's best kept secret

Focal Press, 2010

While many Photoshop Elements users are content with using the software for correcting exposure, sharpening edges and removing unwanted objects from their photographs, there's a whole world of opportunity out there for creating fun photomontages, powerful panoramas and dynamic distortions just waiting to be discovered.

How to...

Make the Cut: A Guide to Becoming a Successful Assistant Editor in Film and TV

Focal Press, 2010

Being a successful editor is about more than just knowing how to operate a certain piece of software, or when to make a certain transition. On the contrary, there are many unwritten laws and a sense of propriety that are never discussed or taught in film schools or in other books.

Based on their own experiences, first as upcoming...

Digital Painting Fundamentals with Corel Painter 12

Course Technology PTR, 2011

I’m delighted that Cengage Learning invited me to write this third edition of Digital Painting Fundamentals with Corel Painter. The earlier books, for versions X (pronounced “ten”) and 11 (pronounced “eleven”) were greeted with very positive responses from users and critics, not just my friends and...

IPTV and Internet Video: Expanding the Reach of Television Broadcasting (NAB Executive Technology Briefings)

Focal Press, 2007

IPTV and Internet Video clearly explains and demystifies the functions, markets, and future impact of this exploding technology. This book contains an overview of hardware, software, and Internet technologies, case studies, and covers a range of products and services. It is a guide to help leaders master the key trends and drivers transforming the...

Realistic Architectural Visualization with 3ds Max and mental ray, Second Edition

Focal Press, 2009

Revitalize your architectural visualizations by bringing new levels of realism to them with an enhanced command of the mental ray toolset in 3ds Max. Full-color step-by-step tutorials give you a firm understanding of the processes and techniques needed to create impressive interior and exterior visualizations. You'll learn how to prepare...

Advanced Photoshop Elements for Digital Photographers

Focal Press, 2004

Philip Andrews shares his in-depth knowledge of Elements in this advanced guide ensuring that you can achieve optimum results from this powerful package. Once you've mastered the basics of Photoshop Elements, this is the book to further develop your skills to get professional results!

Beyond exploring techniques, Philip addresses how to...

Stop Motion: Passion, Process and Performance

Focal Press, 2007

"This is a must-have book for anyone interested in the art of animation and I urge you to buy it and see for yourself what a feast for the eyes and the intellect it is!" .. World Animation Journal

In-depth discussion of the creativity behind making stop motion animated films from the masters of the craft - including Tom...

Better Location Shooting: Techniques for Video Production

Focal Press, 2008

"If you are a shooter, you got to read this book."
--Internet Video Magazine

Take your job on the road and film on location!

Location filming is growing in popularity with the abundance of affordable cameras. You don't need a studio, a broadcast truck, or even extensive...

The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7

Focal Press, 2009

Rick Young's Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7 is the ultimate guide to getting up and running with Apple's professional editing software. Full of information relevant to both new users and professionals, this book wastes no time in teaching all the vital knowledge needed to edit your project from start to finish using Final Cut Pro....

Exhibiting Photography: A Practical Guide to Choosing a Space, Displaying Your Work, and Everything in Between

Focal Press, 2008

This book originated in workshops taught initially at the University of Westminster and subsequently at Photofusion and the City Lit. The aim of the workshops was to empower students by opening up the processes and practices of exhibiting. What the workshops taught me was that, although students are increasingly working towards a career aim of...

Digital Restoration from Start to Finish, Second Edition: How to repair old and damaged photographs

Focal Press, 2010

Digital Restoration: Start to Finish 2nd edition guides you step-by-step through the entire process of restoring old photographs and repairing new ones using Adobe Photoshop, Picture Window, and now Elements. Nothing is left out, from choosing the right hardware and software and getting the photographs into the computer, to getting the...

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