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Secrets of Hollywood Special Effects

Whether you are a working professional, a performance student or just interested in the technique...

Virtual Vixens

Features software workshops for 3ds Max, Maya, CINEMA 4D, Lightwave, and Softimage XSI.Ho...

Producing New and Digital Media

Ecologies of Creative Music Practice

Ecologies of Creative Music Practice: Mattering Music explores music as a dynamic pra...

Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Express

Suitable for those new to nonlinear editing as well as experienced editors new to Final Cut Expre...

Antenna Zoning

If you are building, adding to, modifying, or even upgrading a commercial antenna system, and mos...

Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Editing Workshop with DVD (DV Expert Series)

This updated guide employs a tutorial approach to teach the art and technique of editing. All of ...

After Effects Illusionist

Covering CS4, this book contains recipe after recipe that allow you to harness the power of the n...

Single-Camera Video Production

Single-camera video shoots utilize just one camera on set, allowing for multiple takes and for sh...

Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals

Communication technologies surround us in every part of our lives: via television, web, blogging,...

Digital Compositing for Film and Video

Digital compositing is the process of digitally assembling multiple images to make a final image,...

Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production: A Practical Guide to Pro Tools, Logic, Digital Performer, and Cubase

Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production shows readers how to get the most out of four...