{"product_id":"visual-effects-for-indie-filmmakers-9781032282060","title":"Visual Effects for Indie Filmmakers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides independent filmmakers and VFX artists with tools to work collaboratively and effectively on their low-budget films. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperts Shaina Holmes and Laurie Powers Going define common VFX needs and demystify the process of incorporating VFX into all stages of production. The book covers every step of the process, including when to consider using VFX, basics of 2D and 3D methodology, budgeting, virtual production, on-set supervision, and more. It provides tips and tricks to common VFX questions, such as color management and file types, along with practical solutions for the production team while on-set working with VFX scenes. The incorporation of testimonials from indie filmmakers and VFX\/post production professionals brings a voice to both sides of the table and provides real-world scenarios for the techniques described. The book offers realistic lower-budget alternative solutions to achieving big-budget vision. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for students on a micro b\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Visual Effects for Indie Filmmakers \u003c\/i\u003ebrings all the elements of the visual effects process into focus for indie filmmakers and students. If you want to be a professional and\/or wrap your brain around ‘how’ the magic is created you’re in the right place.” —\u003cb\u003eMatt Wallin, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eV.E.S., http:\/\/mattwallin.com\/VCUarts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a bang-up terrific book. If you’re doing indie film, every so often you hit a single moment that’s worth years in experience or film school. Reading Holmes and Powers-Going on VFX is exactly that. It’s got all the how’s and why’s and lays out very on-the-ground knowledge that’s real-life usable. A practical manual for indie filmmakers that will make you smarter, more skillful and show you all the tricks.” —\u003cb\u003eRoss Klavan, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003escreenwriter\u003c\/em\u003e, Tigerland\u003cem\u003e et al\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I wish this text existed before I ever attempted to make a film. So many young directors venture into filmmaking led solely by their creative drive while being completely in the dark on the technical aspects they will need to utilize to bring their visions to life. This book is their flashlight.” —\u003cb\u003eKevin Kölsch, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003edirector,\u003c\/em\u003e Starry Eyes, Pet Sematary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Fundamentals of the VFX Process\u003c\/b\u003e 1. What Are Visual Effects? 2. The Craft 3. The Team \u003cb\u003ePart II: Integrating VFX into the Filmmaking Process\u003c\/b\u003e 4. Pre-Production 5. Security Concerns 6. Finding the Right VFX Team 7. Is VFX the Best Approach? 8. Planning for VFX Before Production 9. Production: Camera Matters 10. Production Practices for Cost-Effective VFX 11. Shooting Common VFX 12. Working with Specialized Production Teams 13. Fix-it-in-Post Consequences 14. VFX Needs While on Set 15. Post Production \u003cb\u003ePart III: Emerging Technology\u003c\/b\u003e 16. Virtual Production 17. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018946347351,"sku":"9781032282060","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032282060.jpg?v=1750778776","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/visual-effects-for-indie-filmmakers-9781032282060","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}