The VES Handbook of Visual Effects
Industry Standard VFX Practices and Procedures
By Jeffrey A. Okun, Susan Zwerman | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
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.
Editions of The VES Handbook of Visual Effects
- EBook
- ISBN 9781136136214
- PDF
- ISBN 9781136136221
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The VES Handbook of Visual Effects about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The VES Handbook of Visual Effects?
Computing and Information Technology > Graphical and digital media applications
Where can I read a sample of The VES Handbook of Visual Effects?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136136214
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The VES Handbook of Visual Effects?
Jeffrey A. Okun, Susan Zwerman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The VES Handbook of Visual Effects is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136136214) and pdf(ISBN 9781136136221)