Special Effects In Film

Author : Michele Pierson
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2002-05-23
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780231500807

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Special Effects by Michele Pierson Pdf

Designed to trick the eye and stimulate the imagination, special effects have changed the way we look at films and the worlds created in them. Computer-generated imagery (CGI), as seen in Hollywood blockbusters like Star Wars, Terminator 2, Jurassic Park, Independence Day, Men in Black, and The Matrix, is just the latest advance in the evolution of special effects. Even as special effects have been marveled at by millions, this is the first investigation of their broader cultural reception. Moving from an exploration of nineteenth-century popular science and magic to the Hollywood science fiction cinema of our time, Special Effects examines the history, advancements, and connoisseurship of special effects, asking what makes certain types of cinematic effects special, why this matters, and for whom. Michele Pierson shows how popular science magazines, genre filmzines, and computer lifestyle magazines have articulated an aesthetic criticism of this emerging art form and have helped shape how these hugely popular on-screen technological wonders have been viewed by moviegoers.

Author : Thomas Graham Smith
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780345322630

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Industrial Light and Magic by Thomas Graham Smith Pdf

A behind-the-scenes look at the world of special effects discusses a wide range of ingenious techniques--from computer graphics and optical compositing to matte printing and model construction--used in such films as "Star Wars," "Poltergeist," and "Raider

Author : Mitch Mitchell
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136054655

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Visual Effects for Film and Television by Mitch Mitchell Pdf

* An invaluable insight into the use of visual effects in film and television * Fully illustrated with diagrams to show you step-by-step techniques * Covers visual effects processes from front-of-camera to post-production * Integrated approach to film, video and digital techniques * Redefines the rules of photography so that they can be broken for effects * Shows the line of development from the oldest to the newest processes * A must for cinematographers, editors, designers and students of VFX alike * Everything you need to know to plan and supervise visual effects shots * Essential reading for anyone working in commercials/advertising photography or effects Written by an experienced professional, this manual is the essential guide to understanding the principles and background of modern visual effects. Visual effects are at the forefront of a digital revolution in the film and video industry and are becoming more and more important to movie language. This book teaches the practical techniques and skills required to incorporate effects successfully into both film and television production.

Author : Katharina Loew
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 9789048551712

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Special Effects and German Silent Film by Katharina Loew Pdf

In recent decades, special effects have become a major new area of research in cinema studies. For the most part, they have been examined as spectacles or practical tools. In contrast, Special Effects and German Silent Film, foregrounds their function as an expressive device and their pivotal role in cinema's emergence as a full-fledged art. Special effects not only shaped the look of iconic films like Nosferatu (1922) or Metropolis (1927), but they are central to a comprehensive understanding of German silent film culture writ large. This book examines special effects as the embodiment of a "techno-romantic" paradigm that seeks to harness technology-the epitome of modern materialism-as a means for accessing a spiritual realm. Employed to visualize ideas and emotions in a medium-specific way, special effects thus paved the way for film art.

Author : John Culhane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Cinematography
ISBN : UCSC:32106005252132

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Special Effects in the Movies by John Culhane Pdf

Author : Patricia D. Netzley
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015066783245

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Encyclopedia of Movie Special Effects by Patricia D. Netzley Pdf

Review: "A unique resource detailing the developments and use of special effects in the American movie industry, this title is well indexed and illustrated with 366 entries. It covers Academy Award-winning special effects movies, groundbreaking techniques, equipment, and devices, special effects houses, and pivotal figures in mechanical and visual special effects, makeup, creature design, directing, and stunt work."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.

Author : Richard Rickitt
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780823077335

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Special Effects by Richard Rickitt Pdf

Traces the history and evolution of motion picture special effects from silent films' smoke and mirrors to computer-assisted effects, and dissects such components as optical illusions, models, animation, and makeup and sound effects.

Author : Charlie Keil,Kristen Whissel
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780813573571

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Editing and Special/Visual Effects by Charlie Keil,Kristen Whissel Pdf

Most moviegoers think of editing and special effects as distinct components of the filmmaking process. We might even conceive of them as polar opposites, since effective film editing is often subtle and almost invisible, whereas special effects frequently call attention to themselves. Yet, film editors and visual effects artists have worked hand-in-hand from the dawn of cinema to the present day. Editing and Special/Visual Effects brings together a diverse range of film scholars who trace how the arts of editing and effects have evolved in tandem. Collectively, the contributors demonstrate how these two crafts have been integral to cinematic history, starting with the “trick films” of the early silent era, which astounded audiences by splicing in or editing out key frames, all the way up to cutting-edge effects technologies and concealed edits used to create the illusions. Throughout, readers learn about a variety of filmmaking techniques, from classic Hollywood’s rear projection and matte shots to the fast cuts and wall-to-wall CGI of the contemporary blockbuster. In addition to providing a rich historical overview, Editing and Special/Visual Effects supplies multiple perspectives on these twinned crafts, introducing readers to the analog and digital tools used in each craft, showing the impact of changes in the film industry, and giving the reader a new appreciation for the processes of artistic collaboration they involve.

Author : John Brosnan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Photography
ISBN : UCSD:31822011497229

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Movie Magic by John Brosnan Pdf

Author : A. J. Mitchell
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780240516752

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Visual Effects for Film and Television by A. J. Mitchell Pdf

An essential quick reference which provides the latest techniques and practices in the area of special effects.

Author : Sara Green
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781681035901

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Special Effects by Sara Green Pdf

The action of the big screen--car crashes, torrential rainfall, ships sinking--is the work of special effects! Directors and crews use anything they can to create a real and captivating experience. Enormous models, airplane engines, controlled fires, and much more create the excitement we all crave! Young readers will marvel over this behind-the-scenes look at how movies are made.

Author : Stephen Prince
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780813552187

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Digital Visual Effects in Cinema by Stephen Prince Pdf

Avatar. Inception. Jurassic Park. Lord of the Rings. Ratatouille. Not only are these some of the highest-grossing films of all time, they are also prime examples of how digital visual effects have transformed Hollywood filmmaking. Some critics, however, fear that this digital revolution marks a radical break with cinematic tradition, heralding the death of serious realistic movies in favor of computer-generated pure spectacle. Digital Visual Effects in Cinema counters this alarmist reading, by showing how digital effects–driven films should be understood as a continuation of the narrative and stylistic traditions that have defined American cinema for decades. Stephen Prince argues for an understanding of digital technologies as an expanded toolbox, available to enhance both realist films and cinematic fantasies. He offers a detailed exploration of each of these tools, from lighting technologies to image capture to stereoscopic 3D. Integrating aesthetic, historical, and theoretical analyses of digital visual effects, Digital Visual Effects in Cinema is an essential guide for understanding movie-making today.

Author : Bernard Wilkie
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Music
ISBN : 0240514742

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Creating Special Effects for TV and Video by Bernard Wilkie Pdf

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Richard Rickitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : PSU:000055159142

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Special Effects by Richard Rickitt Pdf

Spanning the rich history of movie magic, this completely up-to-date guide to visual trickery is unparalleled in scope, presenting a clearly written, lushly illustrated chronicle of special effects development during ten decades of filmmaking. A must for lovers of movie fantasy, students of film and pop culture, and amateur filmmakers. 350 color and 60 b&w illustrations.

Author : Raymond Fielding
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0803871155

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The Technique of Special Effects Cinematography by Raymond Fielding Pdf