{"product_id":"visual-effects-cinematography-9780240803517","title":"Visual Effects Cinematography","description":"\u003cp\u003eVisual effects are an important aspect of film creation  with new technologies and techniques being developed every day. Nevertheless  many of the effects we see on screen are not computer generated; they are done inside the camera or with projection  techniques that have been around for many years. Visual Effects Cinematography examines both traditional and modern visual effects techniques  illustrating how the new techniques have built upon the old in a way that is especially valuable to students. This book examines in detail the various types of equipment used and how they work  and then goes on to discuss the process of planning the shoot.  The most important aspect of visual effects cinematography is the creative problem-solving that happens early in the production  to select the technique that will provide a particular effect and plan the shooting to accommodate the needs of specific scenes. Written by an effects director associated with such blockbuster films as Superman and 2001: A Space Odyssey  this book analyzes the most effective approach to a variety of visual effects problems  detailing the various options available to the filmmaker. Script breakdown  the use of storyboards  and shot planning are covered as part of this creative planning process.  Topics covered in this book include: elements that make up the visual effects shot; methods of compositing visual effects elements; types of mattes and methods of generating them; visual effects tools and planning; types of cameras and their corresponding in-camera effects; projectors and projection  Over 100 illustrations support the technical information contained within these pages. Students  cinematographers  and directors will gain valuable insight into the art and process of visual\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652130791477,"sku":"ByrdShop_0240803515","price":160.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780240803517.jpg?v=1781849380","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/visual-effects-cinematography-9780240803517","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}