Updated Aug 30/10
Bluescreen Compositing : A Practical Guide
By John Jackman - $40 - in stock
Master the art and technique of blue and greenscreen compositing with
this comprehensive how-to course in creating effective and realistic composited
scenes. You get clear, understandable explanations of the different types
of keying techniques and how they work, including real-world examples and
tutorials. Topics include setting up a greenscreen studio, how to light
the screen effectively, how to light the talent or foreground material,
and matching lighting to the composited background plate. Complete tutorials
of each of the major software keyers walk you through the process for creating
a clean and accurate composite.
The Green Screen Handbook: Real-World Production Techniques
By Jeff Foster - $40 in stock
Topics include matting and keying basics; setups using fabric, portable
background panels, or paint; lighting and digital camera essentials;
broadcast TV hardware switchers; professional HD and major motion picture
compositing; multiple-colored screen composites (background, foregrounds,
and objects); directing storyboards and talent; working with virtual
sets; motion tracking; and much more.
Matters of Light & Depth
Creating memorable images for video, film & stills through lighting.
By Ross Lowell - $39 - in stock
Filled with illustrations, photographs, and decades
of real world experience, the book has become a valuable
resource for all those interested in expanding their knowledge
of lighting.
Motion Picture and Video Lighting
by Blain Brown - $50 - in stock
Provides a comprehensive look everyone involved in motion picture or video lighting. Contains diagrams, tables, charts, and photographs to supplement the text. A perfect reference for the professional or the student.
Lighting for Digital Video &
Television
By John Jackman - $40 - order in
Enhance the visual quality of your work with a solid understanding of the
fundamentals including how video exposures differ from film. Work more efficiently
with a comprehensive guide to the nuts and volts of the trade -everything from
electrical connectors to the oddball pieces of "gaffer gear." Be
resourceful with creative use of lighting controls such as flags, cookies,
and scrims. Develop diagnostic and problem-solving skills with a special section
that tackles typical problems in a way that helps you learn how to create your
own workable field solutions.
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