Blue Screen

Author : Dan Wells
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-16
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062347893

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Bluescreen by Dan Wells Pdf

“Bluescreen is a stunning deluge of imagination, filled with suspense and twists and unforgettable characters. This book is just plain awesome.”—James Dashner, bestselling author of The Maze Runner From Dan Wells, author of the New York Times bestselling Partials Sequence, comes the first book in a new sci-fi-noir series. Los Angeles in 2050 is a city of open doors, as long as you have the right connections. That connection is a djinni—a smart device implanted right in a person’s head. In a world where virtually everyone is online twenty-four hours a day, this connection is like oxygen—and a world like that presents plenty of opportunities for someone who knows how to manipulate it. Marisa Carneseca is one of those people. She might spend her days in Mirador, but she lives on the net—going to school, playing games, hanging out, or doing things of more questionable legality with her friends Sahara and Anja. And it’s Anja who first gets her hands on Bluescreen—a virtual drug that plugs right into a person’s djinni and delivers a massive, nonchemical, completely safe high. But in this city, when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is, and Mari and her friends soon find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy that is much bigger than they ever suspected.

Author : Dan Wells
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429934848

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I Am Not A Serial Killer by Dan Wells Pdf

John Wayne Cleaver is dangerous, and he knows it. He's spent his life doing his best not to live up to his potential. He's obsessed with serial killers, but really doesn't want to become one. So for his own sake, and the safety of those around him, he lives by rigid rules he's written for himself, practicing normal life as if it were a private religion that could save him from damnation. Dead bodies are normal to John. He likes them, actually. They don't demand or expect the empathy he's unable to offer. Perhaps that's what gives him the objectivity to recognize that there's something different about the body the police have just found behind the Wash-n-Dry Laundromat---and to appreciate what that difference means. Now, for the first time, John has to confront a danger outside himself, a threat he can't control, a menace to everything and everyone he would love, if only he could. Dan Wells's debut novel, I Am Not a Serial Killer, is the first volume of a trilogy that will keep you awake and then haunt your dreams. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Robert B. Parker
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101205952

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Blue Screen by Robert B. Parker Pdf

Sunny Randall, "Boston's leading lady gumshoe" (New York Daily News), returns as hired bodyguard for the spoiled, and possibly dangerous, prize female client of a sleazy producer. This time, she gets a little help from Parker's popular character Jesse Stone, making a guest appearance here

Author : Claire Cronin
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781913462062

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Blue Light of the Screen by Claire Cronin Pdf

Blue Light of the Screen is a memoir about the author's obsession with horror and the supernatural. Blue Light of the Screen is about what it means to be afraid -- about immersion, superstition, delusion, and the things that keep us up at night. A creative-critical memoir of the author's obsession with the horror genre, Blue Light of the Screen embeds its criticism of horror within a larger personal story of growing up in a devoutly Catholic family, overcoming suicidal depression, uncovering intergenerational trauma, and encountering real and imagined ghosts. As Cronin writes, she positions herself as a protagonist who is haunted by what she watches and reads, like an antiquarian in an M.R. James ghost story whose sense of reality unravels through her study of arcane texts and cursed archives. In this way, Blue Light of the Screen tells the story of the author's conversion from skepticism to faith in the supernatural. Part memoir, part ghost story, and part critical theory, Blue Light of the Screen is not just a book about horror, but a work of horror itself.

Author : TechRepublic, Incorporated
Publisher : CNET Networks Inc.
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1931490783

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PC User's Troubleshooting Guide by TechRepublic, Incorporated Pdf

Author : B. Girod,H. Niemann,H. P. Seidel
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1999-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1586031392

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Vision Modeling and Visualization Proceedings by B. Girod,H. Niemann,H. P. Seidel Pdf

Author : Mark Sawicki
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136066627

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Filming the Fantastic: A Guide to Visual Effects Cinematography by Mark Sawicki Pdf

Don't waste valuable time and budget fixing your footage in post! Shoot the effects you want effectively and creatively the first time. This full-color step-by step guide to visual effects cinematography empowers you to plan out and execute visual effects shots on a budget, without falling into the common pitfall of using high-end computer graphics to "fix it in post. Learn how to effectively photograph foreground miniatures, matte paintings, green screen set ups, miniatures, crowd replication, explosions, and so much more to create elements that will composite together flawlessly. Filming the Fantastic focuses on the art and craft of visual effects using real case scenarios from a visual effects cameraman. These lessons from the front line will give you ideas and insight so you can translate your skills into any situation, no matter what camera or software package you are using and no matter if you are using film or digital technology. Learn how to film your fantastic visual effects with this book!

Author : Lisa Larson,Renee Costantini
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470192450

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Flash Video for Professionals by Lisa Larson,Renee Costantini Pdf

More than just a programming guide, this book takes you step by step through the process of gathering and preparing content, asking the right questions, determining the scope of the project and writing the project proposal. The authors cull from their professional experience of running their own digital media company to explain the special considerations in deploying Flash video applications, presenting ideas for solutions as well as tips for avoiding the most common pitfalls.

Author : Jason Tomaric
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136039133

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Filmmaking by Jason Tomaric Pdf

Filmmaking the definitive resource for filmmakers, blows the doors off the secretive film industry and shows you how to adapt the Hollywood system for your production. Full of thousands of tips, tricks, and techniques from Emmy-winning director Jason Tomaric, Filmmaking systematically takes you through every step of how to produce a successful movie - from developing a marketable idea through selling your completed movie. Whether you're on a budget of $500 or $50 million, Filmmaking reveals some of Hollywood's best-kept secrets. Make your movie and do it right. The companion site includes: Over 30 minutes of high-quality video tutorials featuring over a dozen working Hollywood professionals. Industry-standard forms and contracts you can use for your production Sample scripts, storyboards, schedules, call sheets, contracts, letters from the producer, camera logs, and press kits 45-minute video that takes you inside the movie that launched Jason's career. 3,000 extras, 48 locations, 650 visual effects-all made from his parent's basement for $25,000.

Author : Jason Cranford Teague,David Teague
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006-12-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470113202

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Final Cut Pro 4 and the Art of Filmmaking by Jason Cranford Teague,David Teague Pdf

The Ultimate Resource for the World's Best Digital Video Editor This full-color, hands-on guide introduces you to the powerful new features of Final Cut Pro 4, while leading you through all aspects of editing digital video. First you'll learn how to set up your workstation and master fundamental concepts. Then you'll learn pro-tested techniques for every stage of the process--everything from shooting tips to logging your footage, from adding transitions and special effects to delivering your masterpiece in multiple formats. Along the way, professional video editors emphasize the tricks and shortcuts they use to get polished results. Striking illustrations and screen shots throughout, plus sample video project files on the DVD make it simple for you to visualize and grasp the concepts. Whether you're an emerging filmmaker or a seasoned vet, Final Cut Pro 4 and the Art of Filmmaking empowers you to complete the tasks that film editors face daily, such as: Mastering the new features, including unlimited real-time effects, auto rendering, motion blur, and time remapping Customizing the interface and keyboard shortcuts to best fit your work flow Editing clips in the Timeline quickly Creating complex overlays and transitions with contextual menus Expertly adding effects, applying filters, and working with text Creating titles with video generators and advanced Boris FX title generators Working with the audio tools to make your film sound as good as it looks Preparing your finished product for the Web, CDs, and DVDs Editing for 24fps Featured on the DVD: All the clips you need to follow the lessons in the book, including a complete, fully edited short video documentary, and source material, so you can quickly get started working with real footage. Plus a bonus chapter on editing for 24fps. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : N.B.Venkateswarlu
Publisher : S. Chand Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9788121940474

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Essential Computer and it Fundamentals for Engineering And S by N.B.Venkateswarlu Pdf

Essential Computer and it Fundamentals for Engineering And S

Author : Barbara Clopton
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780990322412

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My Media Coach by Barbara Clopton Pdf

Want to work in front of cameras like a pro? Don't know what to wear on TV? This how-to studio and style guide is for you. Learn the secrets of successful on-air personalities for better TV and webcast appearances. The book includes: the best and worst colors to wear on TV, choosing the right wardrobe for you, achieving TV make-up with everyday cosmetics, the 10 essentials to take to your media event, what to include in your press kit, a television studio guide from A-Z, dos and don'ts while working live on-air, your rights vs. the media (Freedom of the Press), how to deal with ambush press and much more. With answers to every media situation, get camera ready and media savvy with, My Media Coach, your own personal 24/7 media coach.

Author : Jeff Foster
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-07-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780782150889

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After Effects and Photoshop by Jeff Foster Pdf

"... a book that needs to be on every motion graphic designer's shelf." —Scott Kelby, President, National Association of Photoshop Professionals Author Jeff Foster appeared on the DV Guys, a weekly radio show devoted to DV professionals and enthusiasts, for a LIVE online interview on Thursday, June 17, 2004. If you missed it, you can still listen to their archive. If you're in the business of motion graphics or desktop digital video production, you know that Adobe's After Effects and Photoshop are two of the most indispensable content creation tools. More integrated than ever before, the world's number-one compositing and image-editing programs can be used in tandem to create quality work at a relatively low cost. But it takes years of experience to figure out how to get the most out of this remarkable duo. With After Effects and Photoshop: Animation and Production Effects for DV and Film, graphics guru Jeff Foster has created the first book devoted to showing how you can use these two programs together to produce animations and effects on the desktop. This practical guide focuses exclusively on techniques commonly used in the field as well as cutting-edge production tricks. These hands-on projects will demystify cool Hollywood effects and help you solve your daily challenges. And they'll inspire you to think more artistically when approaching your creations. Inside, you'll discover pro techniques for motion graphics and video production, including how to: Add depth and realism to your animations by mimicking real motion Use exaggerated movements to enhance characterization Apply 3-D animation to 2-D images Remove background fodder with blue-screen garbage mattes Employ rotoscoping techniques for frame-by-frame retouching Construct realistic composites and scene locations using matte painting techniques Make movies from stills by simulating 3-D camera motion Utilize perspective, speed, and scale to create believable moving objects Produce realistic special effects such as noise, clouds, and smoke Practice imaginative motion titling effects that grab people's attention Develop professional scene transitions using 3-D layer animations And much more! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : Susan Zwerman,Jeffrey A. Okun
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1138 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781136136221

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The VES Handbook of Visual Effects by Susan Zwerman,Jeffrey A. Okun Pdf

Wisdom from the best and the brightest in the industry, this visual effects bible belongs on the shelf of anyone working in or aspiring to work in VFX. The book covers techniques and solutions all VFX artists/producers/supervisors need to know, from breaking down a script and initial bidding, to digital character creation and compositing of both live-action and CG elements. In-depth lessons on stereoscopic moviemaking, color management and digital intermediates are included, as well as chapters on interactive games and full animation authored by artists from EA and Dreamworks respectively. From predproduction to acquisition to postproduction, every aspect of the VFX production workflow is given prominent coverage. VFX legends such as John Knoll, Mike Fink, and John Erland provide you with invaluable insight and lessons from the set, equipping you with everything you need to know about the entire visual effects workflow. Simply a must-have book for anyone working in or wanting to work in the VFX industry.

Author : Patrick Winters
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781000482706

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The Dos and Don'ts of Successful Filmmaking by Patrick Winters Pdf

Mistakes are easy to make, but often difficult to undo. The greater the knowledge and experience a filmmaker has, the fewer mistakes are made by them. This introductory-level guide to filmmaking teaches effective preproduction, production and postproduction with a focus on many of the common mistakes made and how to avoid them. Filled with practical advice and information on the process of successfully making a film, Patrick Winters guides you through the whole process from preproduction to postproduction, teaching how to plan a shoot, accomplish that shoot and then follow the steps needed to edit and mix your film, highlighting key considerations and potential pitfalls to avoid along the way. The book covers everything from getting your story production ready, securing funding and budgeting appropriately, casting actors, assigning crew members, developing production design, shooting efficiently and effectively, technical and aesthetic camera and lighting choices, sound considerations, picture and sound editing and mixing, to the final stages of distribution and exhibition. Drawing on Winters' years of filmmaking and teaching experience, this book provides you with all the technical and aesthetic knowledge required to make a film, highlights common mistakes to avoid, and explains where to put your time and money into where it shows, resulting in a successfully made film that will stand out from the crowd. A combination of what to do and what not to do, this is ideal for introductory-level filmmaking students, as well as independents just starting out. The online support material includes deal memo templates, walkie-talkie lingo, camera and sound reports, first AD roll call, distribution and exhibition and additional information on booming.