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New and Published Books

  1. 3D Storytelling

    How Stereoscopic 3D Works and How to Use It

    By Bruce Block, Philip Captain 3D McNally

    3D Storytelling is the ultimate guide for directors, cinematographers, producers, and designers of stereoscopic 3D movies and videos. With an emphasis on the aesthetic over the technical, this book is an essential foundation for showing you how to use 3D creatively to tell a story. Hollywood...

    Published April 25th 2013 by Focal Press

  2. Motion Graphic Design

    Applied History and Aesthetics, 3rd Edition

    By Jon Krasner

    Enhance your knowledge of motion graphic design aesthetics and history with this authoritative look at the evolution of the art form. Motion Graphic Design, Third Edition provides a historical and critical overview of how the language of traditional graphic design is combined with the dynamic...

    Published April 25th 2013 by Focal Press

  3. Genre Filmmaking

    A Visual Guide to Shots and Style

    By Danny Draven

    What does it look like? How is it done? When should I use it? Whether you’re shooting a comedy, thriller, sci-fi or horror flick, you’ll need to know the answers to these questions. Learn how to execute the visual style of your genre in this highly illustrative, inspirational guide to shots and...

    Published April 23rd 2013 by Focal Press

  4. FilmCraft: Screenwriting

    Edited by Tim Grierson

    Screenwriting looks at the foundation on which every great film is built—the script. Whether an original concept or an adaptation, the screenplay is the key to the success of a movie—good dialogue, story pacing, and character development are the framework everything else hangs on. Featuring...

    Published April 10th 2013 by Focal Press

  5. Sound for Digital Video

    2nd Edition

    By Tomlinson Holman, Arthur Baum

    Achieve professional quality sound on a limited budget! Harness all new, Hollywood style audio techniques to bring your independent film and video productions to the next level. In Sound for Digital Video, Second Edition industry experts Tomlinson Holman and Arthur Baum give you the tools and...

    Published March 21st 2013 by Focal Press

  6. Audio Production Worktext

    Concepts, Techniques, and Equipment, 7th Edition

    By Samuel Sauls, Craig Stark

    Expanded to emphasize the impact media convergence has had on radio production, Audio Production Worktext, Seventh Edition provides a robust introduction to the modern radio production studio, the equipment found in that studio, and the basic techniques needed to accomplish radio production work,...

    Published March 10th 2013 by Focal Press

  7. The Camera Assistant's Manual

    6th Edition

    By David E. Elkins, SOC

    Excel as an Assistant Cameraman (AC) in today’s evolving film industry with this updated classic. Learn what to do—and what NOT to do—during production and get the job done right the first time. The Camera Assistant’s Manual, Sixth Edition covers the basics of cinematography and provides you with...

    Published February 24th 2013 by Focal Press

  8. Storytelling Across Worlds: Transmedia for Creatives and Producers

    By Tom Dowd, Michael Niederman, Michael Fry, Josef Steiff

    Don’t restrict your creative property to one media channel. Make the essential leap to transmedia! From film to television to games and beyond, Storytelling Across Worlds gives you the tools to weave a narrative universe across multiple platforms and meet the insatiable demand of today’s audience...

    Published February 24th 2013 by Focal Press

  9. The Casting Handbook

    For Film and Theatre Makers

    By Suzy Catliff, Jennifer Granville

    Casting is a crucial creative element of any production - and yet the craft and skills needed to put together a successful and exciting cast are often overlooked. The Casting Handbook explains the casting process from beginning to end and covers everything producers and directors needs to know – as...

    Published February 13th 2013 by Routledge

  10. Grammar of the Shot

    3rd Edition

    By Christopher Bowen, Roy Thompson

    Whether you're just learning how to frame a shot or simply looking for a refresher, the third edition of Grammar of the Shot gives you the tools you need to build a successful visual story that flows smoothly and makes sense to your audience.Understand the basic building blocks essential for...

    Published February 13th 2013 by Focal Press