In The Screenwriters Taxonomy, award-winning screenwriter and teacher Eric R. Williams offers a new collaborative approach for creative storytellers to recognize, discuss and reinvent storytelling par
Unbuttoned: The Art and Artists of Theatrical Costume Design documents the creative journey of costume creation from concept to performance. Each chapter provides an overview of the process, including
Digital Costume Design and Collaboration gives in-depth instruction on how to draw, render, and fully design costumes using online tools and software. Grounded in the use of Photoshop, the book explai
Every session, every gig, every day, recording engineers strive to make the most of their audio signal processing devices. EQ, Compression, Delay, Distortion, Reverb and all those other FX are the wel
Digital Costume Design and Collaboration gives in-depth instruction on how to draw, render, and fully design costumes using online tools and software. Grounded in the use of Photoshop, the book explai
Welcome to the Autodesk Media and Entertainment Official Training Courseware for 3ds Max 8 software! Consider this book an all-access pass to the production and training experience of Autodesk develop
Introduction to Production: Creating Theatre Onstage, Backstage, and Offstage defines the collaborative art of making theatre and the various job positions that go into realizing a production. Beginni
Introduction to Production: Creating Theatre Onstage, Backstage, and Offstage defines the collaborative art of making theatre and the various job positions that go into realizing a production. Beginni
Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms, Third Edition explains the physical and perceptual processes that are involved in sound reproduction and demonstrates h
The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera provides a precise yet practical approach to help unlock the mysteries of acting for film and television. Written by veteran actor, producer, and director
Learn first-rate techniques and tips from some of the best Makeup Artists in the business in the new third edition of The Makeup Artist Handbook. Renown makeup pros Gretchen Davis and Mindy Hall bring
Learn first-rate techniques and tips from some of the best Makeup Artists in the business in the new third edition of The Makeup Artist Handbook. Renown makeup pros Gretchen Davis and Mindy Hall bring
Subtext invites and encourages personal and blatantly subjective responses to photographs and analyzes the drivers behind them. During decades of participating in critiques as both student and te
Subtext invites and encourages personal and blatantly subjective responses to photographs and analyzes the drivers behind them. During decades of participating in critiques as both student and te
DVCAM: A Practical Guide to the Professional System, is a nuts and bolts guide for anyone who wants to learn more about Sony DVCAM, to determine what equipment to use, how various models compare, and
This classic work has inspired and informed a whole generation of artists and technicians working in all branches of the audio industry. Now in its seventh edition, The Sound Studio has been thoroughl
Master the fundamental concepts and techniques of motion media design so you can apply--and occasionally break--the rules to achieve your communication goals. This authoritative guide presents all of
Implement the powerful multimedia and interactive capabilities offered by HTML5, including style control tools, illustration tools, video, audio, and rich media solutions. Understand how HTML5 is chan
Comprehensive, cross-platform, DIY guide to the creation of a wide range of graphic effects: from the scanning and manipulation of photographs to exciting 3D graphics and the creative use of typograph
Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Fifth Edition is the definitive book on the subject for the serious film student or beginning filmmaker. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmak
Artist imaginations continue to grow and stretch the boundaries of traditional animation. Successful animators adept and highly skilled in traditional animation mediums are branching out beyond tradit
You have the camera, you have the skills, and you have the pictures. Now what? Author Shirley Read expertly leads you through the world of exhibiting your photography one minute detail at a time. From
The NAB Engineering Handbook is the definitive resource for broadcast engineers. It provides in-depth information about each aspect of the broadcast chain from audio and video contribution through an
The first book in the industry tailored specifically for the entertainment professional, Vectorworks for Entertainment Design covers the ins and outs of Vectorworks software for lighting, scenic, and
This book examines the art and craft of motion picture photography through a veteran professional cinematographer's personal experiences on five major motion pictures, each selected to illustrate a pa
Book of Sides II: 2-Page Original Scenes for Actors and Directors is the second book in the Book of Sides series by Dave Kost, featuring original, two-page, two-character scenes for use in acting, dir
*Over 450 color images, plus never before published images provided by the George Eastman House collection, as well as images from Ansel Adams, Howard Schatz, and Jerry Uelsmann to name just a few The
Screenwriting for Profit uniquely teaches and illustrates how global trends define the screenplay marketplace, from dictating current saleable trends to determining specific subject matter, genre, and
For independent filmmakers committed to assuring that their films are able to break through the noise and produce a profit for their investors, it is absolutely critical to master the fundamentals of
Screenwriting for Profit uniquely teaches and illustrates how global trends define the screenplay marketplace, from dictating current saleable trends to determining specific subject matter, genre, and
This book introduces theater planning to students and practitioners of each field, and provides a detailed guide to the process and the technical requirements particular to theater buildings. Part I i
The growth of videogame design programs in higher education and explosion of amateur game development has created a need for a deeper understanding of game history that addresses not only "when," but
Stop motion animation is a challenging and time-consuming skill that requires patience, adaptability, and a close eye to detail. Stop Motion: Craft Skills for Model Animation, 3rd Edition is the essen
The shifting relationships between reading and seeing inform the audience’s interpretations of how text and image composed together on screen relate. Semiotics and Title Sequences develops a novel the
The Craft and Art of Scenic Design explores how to design stage scenery from a practical and conceptual perspective. Discussion of conceptualizing the design through script analysis and research is fo
This book emphasizes research as the lifeblood of the photographic practice. By illuminating the nature and scope of research and its application to practical photography, this guide explores the ways
This book emphasizes research as the lifeblood of the photographic practice. By illuminating the nature and scope of research and its application to practical photography, this guide explores the ways
This new and updated 8th edition of the classic Filmmakers and Financing by Louise Levison gives you easy-to-follow steps for writing an investor-winning business plan for independent films. Complete
This new and updated 8th edition of the classic Filmmakers and Financing by Louise Levison gives you easy-to-follow steps for writing an investor-winning business plan for independent films. Complete
This third edition of Digital Restoration from Start to Finish walks you step-by-step through the entire process of restoring old photographs and repairing new ones using Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop El