Still Life and Special Effects Photography


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Every picture featured in 'Still Life and Special Effects Photography' is accompanied by a description of how the lighting was achieved, illustrations showing each lighting set - up. The first section is dedicated to shooting conventional still - life subjects (such as food, product shots and natural flora), and the second field of special - effect photography (montage, multiexposure, mirrors and props, constructing simple room sets, etc).




Special Effects Photography Handbook


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Illustrated with hundreds of photographs in b & w and in full colour, this practical handbook unlocks the secrets of special effects photography and provides a comprehensive reference for the professional or student of photography.




How to Create Photographic Special Effects


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An experienced photographer and journalist reveals the techniques and devices used in producing artistic, humorous, or bizarre visual images in the darkroom or directly from the camera




Special Effects


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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.




Industrial Light and Magic


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Special Effects


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Special Effects Guide of Real Human Wounds and Injuries


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This book is truly one of a kind in the Special Effects Industry. Are you tired of wading through all the internet junk on line when researching reference photos for your makeup special effects? This book covers it all from cuts and scrapes to stitches and skin ulcers. Now you can flip through hundreds of high definition, color photos and find exactly the reference photo you need. There is an easy to read and follow index to help you find your images and each chapter comes with a written description of what you are seeing and how to apply that to your makeup. Things are explained in an easy to follow way and point out the important elements of each section. This isn't a "how to" special effects makeup book, it's a reference guide of real injuries, wounds and skin conditions to help you achieve top notch special effects makeup. This book is designed just for makeup artists so there is no more going out and spending hundreds of dollars on medical book. This guide will make a great addition to your studio or keep it in your kit for a quick reference when time is of the essence.




Star Trek: The Motion Picture: The Art and Visual Effects


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The official guide to the film artistry of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Forty years ago, Star Trek: The Motion Picture brought Kirk, Spock, and the Enterprise crew to the big screen and changed the course of the Star Trek franchise. Now, celebrate this landmark anniversary by discovering the visual artistry that made this an enduring science fiction classic. For the first time ever, explore archival material created by legendary Star Trek collaborators, including Robert Abel, Syd Mead, Ralph McQuarrie, Andrew Probert, and Ken Adams.




Special Effects


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