The Visual Effects Arsenal VFX Solutions for the Independent Filmmaker
Build your VFX arsenal with quick-access step-by-step instruction on how to create today's hottest digital VFX shots. This essential toolkit provides techniques for creating effects seen in movies such as 300 Spiderman 3 Predator and others with lessons on how-to:* splatter blood or digitally lop someone's arm off* create a scene with actors running from an explosion* create the twin effect (same actor same location 2 performances)* produce space-ship dog fightsOrganized in a 'cookbook' style this allows you to reference a certain effect in the index and immediately access concise instructions to create that effect. Techniques are demonstrated in each of the most popular software tools- After Effects Final Cut Studio Photoshop and Combustion are all covered. Brilliant 4-color presentation provides inspiration and stimulating visual guidance to the lessons presented while the downloadable resources contain project media files enabling you to put concepts learned into immediate practice. | The Visual Effects Arsenal VFX Solutions for the Independent Filmmaker