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Updates and addendum for the new version of FCPX (10.0.3) are available on the companion website, fcpxbook.com.Are you an iMovie or Final Cut Express user ready to make the jump to Final Cut Pro? If s

本書是影像創作者與編劇領域中極具影響力的經典之作，致力於突破傳統好萊塢敘事公式，引導創作者思考「除了主流之外，還能如何說故事」。作者從結構、角色、時間、觀點與形式等面向出發，先清楚剖析主流敘事的運作方式，再進一步提出多元且具實驗性的替代路徑，說明不同選擇將如何改變觀眾的觀看經驗與作品的敘事力量。全書以清楚、理性的語言討論創作問題，不流於速成技巧或市場公式，而是鼓勵編劇與導演建立屬於自己的敘事判斷力。書中融合美國敘事工藝與歐洲藝術電影思維，適合希望深化劇本結構理解、挑戰既有規則、追求創作自由度的影像創作者閱讀。對於電影、電視、串流影集與影像藝術領域的學生與專業工作者而言，皆是不可或缺的重要參考。Alternative Scriptwriting 4E is an insightful and inspiring book on screenwriting concerned with challenging you to take creative risks with genre, tone, character, and structure. Concerned with exploring alternative approaches beyond the traditional three-act structure, Alternative Scriptwriting first defines conventional approach, suggests alternatives, then provides case studies. These contemporary examples and case studies demonstrate what works, what doesn't, and why. Because the film industry as well as the public demand greater and greater creativity, one must go beyond the traditional three-act restorative and predictable plot to test your limits and break new creative ground. Rather

Production Design: Visual Design for Film and Television is a hands-on guide to the craft of production design and art direction. Author Peg McClellan gives an insider's view of the experiences and ch

In audio engineering, whether for broadcast, live sound, games or film, one typically has many different recordings of sound sources (vocals, sound effects, wind instruments, etc.), each one represent

Learn how to model comic-style a la Pixar with the expert techniques found in 3ds Max Modeling for Games: An Insider’s Guide to Stylized Modeling. This new volume will show you the ins-and-outs of sty

The ninth edition of Langford's Advanced Photography is completely updated to cover the art of photography with the latest improvements in gear and post-processing software and techniques, as well as

Widely referred to as the "bible of stage makeup," the timely revision of this classic text addresses principles and techniques in the use of makeup for the contemporary performer.This extensive explo

The updated third edition of this popular book offers a clear and detailed overview of the postproduction process, showing readers how to manage each step in taking a film, TV, or media project from p

The Art of Voice Acting covers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover. This sixth edition is reorganized and completely updated to include the latest information on how to get s

As technology advances in the world of photography, a passionate crowd of professionals, students, and hobbyists is returning to the darkroom in search of a more authentic, handmade feel to their art.

As technology advances in the world of photography, a passionate crowd of professionals, students, and hobbyists is returning to the darkroom in search of a more authentic, handmade feel to their art.

Many filmmakers believe that marketing begins when they hand over the finished film, but the truth is that every creative decision from concept to release will impact a movie’s marketability. Written

Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice is a two part book on the much admired blue print process. Part One is a comprehensive how-to on the cyanotype process for both beginner and advanced

Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice is a two part book on the much admired blue print process. Part One is a comprehensive how-to on the cyanotype process for both beginner and advanced

The book covers sound design, synthesis, 3D audio localization and implementation techniques for games and virtual reality environments. It covers both the technical but also creative and aesthe

Stage Lighting: Design Applications and More builds upon the information introduced in Stage Lighting: The Fundamentals to provide an in-depth reference to a number of specialty areas of lighting desi

Stage Lighting: Design Applications and More builds upon the information introduced in Stage Lighting: The Fundamentals to provide an in-depth reference to a number of specialty areas of lighting desi

This updated sixth edition of The Technique of Film and Video Editing provides a detailed, precise look at the artistic and aesthetic principles and practices of editing for both picture and sound. Ke

Learn how to model comic-style a la Pixar with the expert techniques found in 3ds Max Modeling for Games: An Insider’s Guide to Stylized Modeling. This new volume will show you the ins-and-outs of sty

Blender Foundations is the definitive resource for getting started with 3D art in Blender, one of the most popular 3D/Animation tolls on the market. With the expert insight and experience of Alan Thor