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21. |  Langford's Basic Photography, 9th Edition By: Michael Langford; Anna Fox; Richard Sawdon Smith Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 28-JUN-2010 Insert Date: 30-MAR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Langford's Basic Photography, 9th Edition
Langford's Basic Photography is a seminal photography text. First published in 1965, it has informed the work and career of many of the world's leading photographers. The new, 9th edition, continues the tradition of its predecessors, reflecting the same comprehensive mix of scholarly and practical information. It covers every aspect of photography, from capture through to output, both digital and analogue. There is an emphasis on explaining the 'how to' of photography, but Langford's Basic also includes in-depth coverage of the fundamental principles that govern the art, such as how...
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22. |  Black and White in Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop Lightroom By: Leslie Alsheimer; Bryan O'Neil Hughes Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 23-MAR-2009 Insert Date: 30-MAR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Black and White in Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop Lightroom
In the highly anticipated second edition of this groundbreaking book, NAPP GURU award recipient and professional photographer Leslie Alsheimer and Adobe’s own Bryan O’Neil Hughes show you everything you need to know to uncover the secrets to successful black and white conversion and printmaking. This comprehensive reference will help you maximize your workflow with coverage of all of the relevant new features of Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom 2, including every stage of the black and white process from capture to printing. Along the way, you’ll find in-depth explanations of key topics...
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23. |  Video Production Handbook, 5th Edition By: Jim Owens; Gerald Millerson Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 05-JUL-2011 Insert Date: 07-MAR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Video Production Handbook, 5th Edition Techniques matter! Great ideas don't automatically translate into great programs. It's not enough simply to show what is going on. The way you present your subject will influence how your audience responds. You need to choose your picture and sound carefully, to convey your ideas in an interesting, persuasive way. This book will show you how. Video Production Handbook shows the full production process, from inception of idea to final distribution. The book focuses especially on why each step occurs as it does and provides guidance in choosing the simplest methods of creating the...
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24. |  By: Mick Hurbis-Cherrier Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 11-NOV-2011 Insert Date: 06-MAR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Voice and Vision, 2nd Edition Voice & Vision is a comprehensive manual for the independent filmmakers and film students who want a solid grounding in the tools, techniques, and processes of narrative film in order to achieve their artistic vision. This book includes essential and detailed information on relevant film and digital video tools, a thorough overview of the filmmaking stages, and the aesthetic considerations for telling a visual story. The ultimate goal of this book is to help you develop your creative voice while acquiring the solid practical skills and confidence to use it. Unlike many books that...
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25. |  By: Katherine Isbister; Noah Schaffer Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 12-AUG-2008 Insert Date: 25-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Game Usability
Computers used to be for geeks. And geeks were fine with dealing with a difficult and finicky interface--they liked this--it was even a sort of badge of honor (e.g. the Unix geeks). But making the interface really intuitive and useful--think about the first Macintosh computers--took computers far far beyond the geek crowd. The Mac made HCI (human computer interaction) and usability very popular topics in the productivity software industry. Suddenly a new kind of experience was crucial to the success of software - the user experience. Now, 20 years later, developers are applying and extending...
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26. |  By: Sam McGuire; Roy Pritts Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 08-OCT-2007 Insert Date: 24-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Audio Sampling
Bringing sampling to a new generation of audio engineers and composers Audio Sampling explains how to record and create sampled instruments in a software setting. There are many things that go into creating a sampled instrument and many things that can go wrong, this book is a step by step guide through the process, from introducing sampling, where it begins to recording editing and using samples, providing much sought after detailed information on the actual process of sampling, creating sampled instruments as well as the different ways they can be used. The software used is the NN-XT...
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27. |  By: Peter Ensenberger Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 01-SEP-2011 Insert Date: 24-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Focus On Composing Photos As digital cameras and software packages become more advanced, seemingly by the minute, it has become easier than ever to overlook the basic elements which have always resulted in the best photographs, no matter how fancy (or primitive) the camera itself. Composition is the single most important aspect of creating great images, no matter what level of photographer you happen to be. No amount of digital wizardry can turn a badly composed image into a picture you would want to display. While many books on composition tend to overcomplicate the subject, this book breaks down everything you need...
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28. |  By: Bill Loguidice; Matt Barton Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 18-FEB-2009 Insert Date: 24-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Vintage Games Vintage Games explores the most influential videogames of all time, including Super Mario Bros., Grand Theft Auto III, Doom, The Sims and many more. Drawing on interviews as well as the authors’ own lifelong experience with videogames, the book discusses each game's development, predecessors, critical reception, and influence on the industry. It also features hundreds of full-color screenshots and images, including rare photos of game boxes and other materials. Vintage Games is the ideal book for game enthusiasts and professionals who desire a broader understanding of the history of...
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29. |  Set Lighting Technician's Handbook, 4th Edition By: Harry Box Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 04-AUG-2010 Insert Date: 24-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Set Lighting Technician's Handbook, 4th Edition Comprehensive. Detailed. Practical. Set Lighting Technician's Handbook , Fourth Edition, is a friendly, hands-on manual covering the day-to-day practices, equipment, and tricks of the trade essential to anyone doing motion picture lighting, including the lamp operator, rigging crew, gaffer, best boy, or director of photography. This handbook offers a wealth of practical technical information, useful techniques, as well as aesthetic discussions. The Set Lighting Technician's Handbook focuses on what is important when working on-set: trouble-shooting, teamwork, set protocol, and safety....
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30. |  Recording Studio Design, 2nd Edition By: Philip Newell Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 08-DEC-2007 Insert Date: 24-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Recording Studio Design, 2nd Edition
Recording Studio Design is essential reading for anyone involved in building, renovating and maintaining recording studios. Good acoustics in a recording studio is crucial to the success of a project, and the financial implications of failure means getting things right first time is essential. In straightforward language Newell covers the key basic principles of acoustics, electro-acoustics and psychoacoustics and their application to studio design. Fully updated to reflect current technology and practice additional sections include digital signal processing, design for soundtrack mixing...
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31. |  Raindance Writers' Lab, 2nd Edition By: Elliot Grove Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 11-NOV-2008 Insert Date: 24-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Raindance Writers' Lab, 2nd Edition
If you’re looking for a straightforward, practical, no-nonsense guide to scriptwriting that will hold your hand right the way through the process, read on! The Raindance Writers’ Lab guides you through the tools that enable you to execute a strong treatment for a feature and be well on the way to the first draft of your script. Written by the creator of the Raindance Film Festival himself, Elliot Grove uses a hands-on approach to screenwriting based on his many years of experience teaching the subject for Raindance training. He uses step-by-step processes illustrated with diagrams and...
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32. |  CANON DSLR: The Ultimate Photographer's Guide By: Christopher Grey Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 17-SEP-2007 Insert Date: 24-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CANON DSLR: The Ultimate Photographer's Guide
So you have a Canon DSLR? Do you know how to get the most from your sophisticated camera? Canon DSLR: The Ultimate Photographer’s Guide is a thorough, in-depth and step-by-step look at how to understand the Canon digital photography system and how to optimize your digital photography workflow from pre capture to output. Chris Grey shows you how to customize your DSLR according to the genre you are working in. He showcases the work of professional photographers from the worlds of wedding photography, fine art, sports/action, portrait and nature and each photographer explains their...
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33. |  The Focal Easy Guide to Adobe Audition 2.0 By: Antony Brown Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 20-JUN-2006 Insert Date: 24-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Focal Easy Guide to Adobe Audition 2.0
Software packages are complex. Shouldn't software books make it easier? Simplify your life with the Focal Easy Guide to Adobe ® Audition ® 2.0! This short, full-color book lives up to its name by paring down the software to its essentials. It covers only the key features and essential workflow to get you up and running in no time. When time is of the essence, less is more Antony Brown shares his professional insight to ensure you get the most out of all the tools Adobe’s Audition ® 2.0 offers. All the essential areas are covered: set up, editing, audio restoration, looping content,...
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34. |  Satellite Newsgathering, 2nd Edition By: Jonathan Higgins Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 30-MAY-2007 Insert Date: 24-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Satellite Newsgathering, 2nd Edition
Praise for the first edition: "It is a wonderful source of information and has the merit of going straight to the subject, being technically precise although very easy to understand. There are numerous pictures, photographs, diagrams, which make the reading a real pleasure." --European Broadcasting Union Technical Review "The complexity of a satellite newsgathering system could be a four-month long college course with a high tuition rate and an enrolment number so large you have to watch your professor on a TV screen. Jonathan Higgins might have saved the independent learner a few...
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35. |  By: Richard Lapidus Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 15-MAR-2011 Insert Date: 23-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Tradigital 3ds Max Finally bridge the gap between software-specific instruction and the world of classical animation with this easy to utilize, one-of-a-kind reference guide. With great relevance for today's digital workflows, Richard Lapidus presents innovative 3ds Max controls to the classical principles of animation like squash and stretch, anticipation, staging and more. Move beyond these fundamental techniques and explore both the emotion and technical sides of animation with character appeal and rigging. Features a robust companion web sites that include demonstrations, project files, links to further...
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36. |  Scenic Art for the Theatre, 3rd Edition By: Susan Crabtree; Peter Beudert Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 03-MAR-2011 Insert Date: 23-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Scenic Art for the Theatre, 3rd Edition Now in its Third Edition, Scenic Art for the Theatre: History, Tools and Techniques continues to be the most trusted source for both student and professional scenic artists. With new information on scenic design using Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro and other digital imaging softwares this test expands to offer the developing artist more step-by-step instuction and more practical techniques for work in the field. It goes beyond detailing job functions and discussing techniques to serve as a trouble-shooting guide for the scenic artist, providing practical advice for everyday solutions. * New...
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37. |  By: Haje Jan Kamps Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 01-SEP-2011 Insert Date: 23-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Focus On Photographing People Taking good photographs of people is a combination of many factors: What is the best light for the subject? How should they stand? What aperture should you use for maximum impact? This easy-to-follow, highly visual guide to portraiture explains the technical and aesthetic considerations of creating great images. Step-by-step instruction, tips from an experienced professional photographer, project assignments and gorgeous photography make learning how to take good photos of people quick and easy. Aimed at beginners or amateurs toting a DSLR and wanting pointers on how to make their people...
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38. |  By: Roland Hess Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 15-JUL-2010 Insert Date: 23-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Blender Foundations Blender Foundations is the definitive resource for getting started with 3D art in Blender, one of the most popular 3D/Animation tools on the market . With the expert insight and experience of Roland Hess, noted Blender expert and author, animators and artists will learn the basics starting with the revised 2.6 interface, modeling tools, sculpting, lighting and materials through rendering, compositing and video editing. Some of the new features covered include the completely re-thought interface, the character animation and keying system, and the smoke simulator. More than just a...
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39. |  The Filmmaker's Book of the Dead By: Danny Draven Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 22-DEC-2009 Insert Date: 23-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Filmmaker's Book of the Dead Produce, direct and promote your own chilling horror film with real-world advice from award-winning, independent producer/director Danny Draven! From the history of horror and the technique of the scare to pre-production and distribution, this complete, full-color guide to horror filmmaking uncovers all the insider secrets for creating your own successful movie. Sharing his personal filmmaking experience, Draven reveals how to create a spine-tingling horror film from start to finish. You’ll not only discover how to craft the story, but also how to master using production techniques, music,...
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40. |  By: Ben Harris Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 21-JAN-2009 Insert Date: 23-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Home Studio Setup Whether you have a ton of equipment or just the basic gear this book offers an all you need to know to setting up, running and getting great sound from a project studio. In three parts Harris walks you thought Acoustics, Equipment and Recording Technique. From the basics of acoustic treatment to techniques to solve problems specific to your room, and from offering explanations and information of equipment to how to record and create a great mix. In no time you'll be recording, producing great music in your very own studio. * Provides information on how to make the right decisions when...
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