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The Art and Technique of Matchmoving
The Art and Technique of Matchmoving by Erica HornungFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $44.95This authoritative step-by-step guide from one of the best matchmovers in the business allows you to master this technique that has been called the foundation upon which all VFX work stands. Author Erica Hornung (sr. matchmover for Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Matrix: Revolutions, and more) imparts her techniques, tips, and wisdom from the trenches that will have you matchmoving like a true professional in no time.
Sound for Film and Television, Third Edition
Sound for Film and Television, Third Edition by Tomlinson HolmanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95THX sound guru Tomlinson Holman gives readers the latest on creating great sound for film & television!
The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7
The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7 by Rick YoungFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $29.95A fresh alternative to software bibles
Fix It In Post
Fix it in Post by Jack JamesFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95Concise, step-by-step solutions to the soup to nuts problems postproduction artists encounter regularly
Color Correction for Video, Second Edition
Color Correction for Video by Steve Hullfish and Jaime FowlerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Use color to improve your storytelling, deliver critical emotional cues, and add impact to you videos.
Audio Postproduction for Film and Video, Second Edition
Audio Postproduction for Film and Video by Jay RoseFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $44.95After-the-shoot solutions, professional techniques, and cookbook recipes to make your project sound better.
Producing Great Sound for Film and Video, Third Edition
Producing Great Sound for Film and Video by Jay RoseFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $44.95Great sound is crucial to any film--learn how to do it with this complete training course!
The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction
The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction by Steve HullfishFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Provides direct access to the skills, insights and techniques of some of the postproduction industry's most prominent digital video colorists, delivering practical skills to the postproduction pro seeking to improve their color grading craft.
The Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, Third Edition
The Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound by David Lewis YewdallFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $44.95Industry expert examines recording process and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the film sound industry
Bluescreen Compositing
Bluescreen Compositing by John JackmanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $44.95Master the art and technique of blue and greenscreen compositing
High Definition Postproduction
High Definition Postproduction by Steven E. BrowneFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $40.95Due to the US government's digital TV mandate and decreasing equipment costs, High Definition is becoming the format of choice for filmmakers and broadcasters, who need help navigating the new technology.
Audio Post Production for Television and Film, Third Edition
Audio Post Production for Television and Film, Third Edition by Hilary Wyatt and Tim AmyesFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95An ideal introduction for anyone starting out in audio post-production.
Guide to Postproduction for TV and Film, Second Edition
Guide to Postproduction for TV and Film, Second Edition by Barbara Clark and Susan SpohrFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $55.95 Guide to Postproduction for TV and Film, Second Edition Managing the Process 2 Barbara Clark Susan Spohr Are you an associate producer who needs to juggle projects and vendors while keeping on top of the latest trends and formats? Or an independent filmmaker who can't afford a misstep in the crucial postpr
Film Technology in Post Production, Second Edition
Film Technology in Post Production, Second Edition by Dominic CaseFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $47.95 Film Technology in Post Production, Second Edition 2 Dominic Case Review of the previous edition: 'This is such a good, detailed and yet easily understood primer on the laboratory and post process, that most film-makers won't need to go any further. Well worth putting on the bookshelf.' Reader's review on Amaz