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1. |  Building Games with Flash for the Mobile Market By: Matthew David Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 01-DEC-2010 Insert Date: 03-OCT-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Building Games with Flash for the Mobile Market
Almost a third of all apps developed are games. Learn the basics needed for game development:
Understand what you want your game to be
Planning
Using Flash to do the heavy lifting
Developing your game to work on all devices
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2. |  Developing Mobile Apps using ActionScript By: Matthew David Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 01-NOV-2010 Insert Date: 03-OCT-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Developing Mobile Apps using ActionScript
Learn why you will want to use ActionScript3 when creating solutions for the iPhone and Android OS. Details what has changed from and what has stayed the same as earlier versions of ActionScript. Make the most out of your application using ActionScript3, with its increased speed and functionality....
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3. |  Killer Camera Rigs That You Can Build, Third Edition By: Dan Selakovich Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 13-AUG-2010 Insert Date: 28-SEP-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Killer Camera Rigs That You Can Build, Third Edition
"The singular beauty of this book is that Mr. Selakovich has successfully dedicated himself to producing clarity with every page." - Michael Ferris, Camera Operator/DP (Die Hard)
"For filmmakers who like to shoot their films with a mobile camera withough spending a fortune on equipment rentals, this book is a great gift indeed. I highly recommend it for its clarity and common sense." - Kris Malkiewica, Cinematographer/Author
Don't buy or rent your fillm equipment-build it! Construct professional-quality camera rigs on your own with this comprehensive, step-by-step guide and stop...
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4. |  The Design of Active Crossovers By: Douglas Self Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 01-OCT-2011 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Design of Active Crossovers
The Design of Active Crossovers is a unique guide to the design of high-quality circuitry for splitting audio frequencies into separate bands and directing them to different loudspeaker drive units specifically designed for handling their own range of frequencies. Traditionally this has been done by using passive crossover units built into the loudspeaker boxes; this is the simplest solution, but it is also a bundle of compromises. The high cost of passive crossover components, and the power losses in them, means that passive crossovers have to use relatively few parts. This limits how...
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5. |  By: Harold Davis; Phyllis Davis Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 01-FEB-2011 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Photoshop Darkroom 2
Award-winning photography/design team Harold and Phyllis Davis are back with a brand new volume in their new Photoshop Darkroom series. Picking up where their best-selling first book left off, The Photoshop Darkroom 2: Advanced Digital Post-Processing will show you everything you need to know to take your digital imaging skills to the next level. Great photographers know that the best images begin well before the shutter clicks, and certainly well before Photoshop boots up. Harold takes a step back, and shares his helpful tips for capturing the most compelling images possible by keeping...
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6. |  By: Richard D. Zakia; David Page Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 08-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Photographic Composition
A note from the author, Richard Zakia: P. H. Emerson reminds us that Every artist is at first an amateur . One of the great American photographers of the 20th Century, Edward Weston, as a young photographer, only got honorable mention in a photographic contest sponsored by an amateur camera magazine. Ansel Adams, Paul Strand and others also began as amateurs. Wynn Bullock began his outstanding photographic career later in life when he was in his 40s Today, in our digital age, everyone is a photographer. Recognizing this and the fact that there are some basic proven guidelines...
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7. |  Data Visualization with Flash Builder By: Cesare Rocchi Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 02-JAN-2011 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Data Visualization with Flash Builder
Design and create functional applications that interact with remote data sources. You get a thorough introduction to the latest Flash Builder tools learning how you can use the built-in wizards, MXML or pure ActionScript 3 to build information-rich applications for the browser or AIR applications. Hand’s on tutorials guide you through each iteration including building user interaction, charting, incorporating audio and video, customizing the UI; and a code repository provides re-usable code that you can modify and deploy in your own applications. *Hand's on approach with projects and...
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8. |  By: Stuart Sweetow Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 10-MAR-2011 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Corporate Video Production
Go beyond the bland talking-head and PowerPoint slide-style of most corporate videos and learn how to land coveted corporate contracts with these comprehensive techniques from an industry veteran. Stuart Sweetow teaches you how to make imaginative corporate videos with eye-catching design, rhythmic editing tricks, and essential scriptwriting and interview techniques. Learn how to shoot on location or in a studio and how to work with employees-turned-actors. Also, discover how to get contracts and to produce online videos and podcasts for corporations, government agencies and non-profit...
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9. |  By: Douglas Self Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 30-OCT-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Audio Engineering Explained
All the design and development inspiration and direction an audio engineer needs in one blockbuster book! Douglas Self has selected the very best sound engineering design material from the Focal and Newnes portfolio and complied it into this volume. The result is a book covering the gamut of sound engineering. The material has been selected for its timelessness as well as for its relevance to contemporary sound engineering issues. * Hand picked content, provides everything you want to know in one volume * Proven best design practices * Case histories and design examples get you off and...
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10. |  A Sound Engineers Guide to Audio Test and Measurement By: Glen Ballou Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 10-AUG-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: A Sound Engineers Guide to Audio Test and Measurement
This book offers a quick guide and complete reference to the fundamentals of test and measurement for all aspects of sound engineering. Including electrical and acoustic testing, measurement systems, levels, methods, protecting the ear, units of measurement and standards, this guide comes with and multiple tables to ensure quick easy access to information and illustrate points this is a must have reference for all audio engineers. * Timesaving, one stop on the job reference * Handy source of only essential data * Includes the most up to date measures and standards
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11. |  Rendering with mental ray and 3ds Max, 2nd Edition By: Joep van der Steen; Ted Boardman Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 23-OCT-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Rendering with mental ray and 3ds Max, 2nd Edition
Create stunning renders of your 3ds Max models in mental ray with this concise guide. Learn all of the essential concepts such as indirect illumination, materials, render options, shaders, and lighting. Rendering with mental ray and 3ds Max, Second Edition is now revised to cover Autodesk Revit and special effects. The companion website includes all of the necessary project files from inside the book. *Render beautiful scenes with 3ds Max and the powerful mental ray application *Covers all aspects of rendering including materials, lighting, shaders, indirect illumination, and special...
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12. |  By: Tina O'Hailey Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 23-APR-2010 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Hybrid Animation
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 traditional animation workflows and will often use multiple forms of animation in a single project. With the knowledge of 3D and 2D assets and the integration of multiple animation mediums into a single project, animators have a wealth of creative resources available for a project that is not limited to a specific animation medium, software package or workflow processs. Enhance a poignant scene...
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13. |  Digital Photographic Workflow Handbook By: Patricia Russotti; Richard Anderson Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 16-OCT-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Digital Photographic Workflow Handbook
The current existing workflow content out there deals only in RAW or DAM (Digital Asset Management) and can be extremely difficult and daunting to read. The Digital Photographic Workflow Handbook is a coherent, concise guide to all of the aspects of workflow that digital photographers and digital imagers need from shooting to archiving and everything in between -- written in a way that an artist/photographer can understand. It also has resources and links to stay current and up to speed with the rapid changes in technology, a Website that you can return to for the latest advances in...
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14. |  The Avid Handbook, 5th Edition By: Greg Staten; Steve Bayes Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 08-SEP-2008 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Avid Handbook, 5th Edition
Brimming with workflow efficiencies for the experienced editor, The Avid Handbook teaches you the hows and whys of operating the system in order to reach streamlined, creative end solutions. The book emphasizes time-saving techniques, shortcuts, and workflow procedures- the true keys to getting a job done. The book has also been updated to include new information on HD formats and workflows, color-correction and grading capability enhancements, MXF media standardization, and much more. Also new to this edition are an 8 page 4-color insert, adding depth to the color-correction lessons,...
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15. |  Control Systems for Live Entertainment, 3rd Edition By: John Huntington Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 07-AUG-2007 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Control Systems for Live Entertainment, 3rd Edition
If you are interested in how control systems and computer networks are used in all areas of live entertainment, Control Systems for Live Entertainment is the industry standard reference. With a unique combined focus on computers, networking, art, and practice, this book offers an in-depth examination of control for lighting, lasers, sound, , stage machinery, animatronics, special effects, and pyrotechnics for concerts, theme parks, theatre, themed-retail, cruise ships, museums, special and other events. This new edition also includes: •expanded emphasis on networking technology and...
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16. |  The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7 By: Rick Young Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 07-DEC-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7
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. All the key features and essential techniques are presented in this easy to understand, full-color book. When time is of the essence, less is more. Learn invaluable workflow tips which show you how to tap into the full power of Final Cut Pro, whichever version...
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17. |  PaintShop Photo Pro X3 for Photographers By: Ken McMahon Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 01-AUG-2010 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: PaintShop Photo Pro X3 for Photographers
If you are a digital photographer who's new to Paint Shop Pro Photo or digital imaging in general, or have recently upgraded to the all-new version XX, this is the book for you! Packed with full color images to provide inspiration and easy to follow, step-by-step projects, you'll learn the ins and outs of this fantastic program in no time so you can start correcting and editing your images to create stunning works of art. Whether you want to learn or refresh yourself on the basics, such as effective cropping or simple color correction, or move on to more sophisticated techniques like...
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18. |  Television Production, 14th Edition By: Gerald Millerson; Jim Owens Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 17-JUL-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Television Production, 14th Edition
Television Production offers you a very practical guide to professional TV and video production techniques. You will find straightforward description and explanations of the equipment you will use, and discover the best ways to use it. You will also learn how to anticipate and quickly overcome typical everyday problems. You will explore in detail all the major features of television production, learning the secrets of top-grade camerawork, persuasive lighting techniques, effective sound treatment, as well as the subtle processes of scenic design and the art of video editing. ...
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19. |  By: Trev Wilkins Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 16-MAY-2007 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Access All Areas
From the paperwork to the practical aspects, Access All Areas gives you an excellent insight into the live music and touring industry. Drawing on a vast range of real-world experiences Wilkins provides you with the key technical aspects of gigging and touring in an easily understood manner. Whether you are performing in a church, club or concert hall, Access All Areas has examples and suggestions to make the event run smoothly. Gain understanding of the terms and techniques involved in live music performance. Learn what the industry use as standard equipment as well as what it does and...
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20. |  Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production, 2nd Edition By: Andrea Pejrolo Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 11-FEB-2012 Insert Date: 30-MAR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production, 2nd Edition
Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production...
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