THE BOOK CLUB: An experiment with filming VFX spots

#2

Really great idea, but I’m not sure there are enough books :).

Do you have any other books in mind?

#3

A another book we could do is: Rebel without a Crew

#4

I got that one years ago when I was in film school. It’s not bad, but didn’t seem to help me much. I don’t remember anything from it now. I should flip threw it again.

#5

DV Rebels’ Guide is a fascinating and entertaining read, especially if you’re looking to get the best visuals for the cheapest price, of which Stu is a master.

#6

Well the next challenge is shaping up to be a hybrid of both of your ideas gentlemen.

I will use the book DV Rebels’ Guide as a backbone for the challenge, and the topic will require live action shooting (we will use mustan9 topic…more on that later).

#7

Here is a book that might make for good reading.

Apple Pro Training Series: Encyclopedia of Visual Effects

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0321303342?tag=fx07-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0321303342&adid=1KR3T1EN2G4V68XZY5MZ&

#8

Here are some more I think could be handy.

Visual Effects in A Digital World: A Comprehensive Glossary of over 7,000 Visual Effects Terms
http://www.amazon.com/Visual-Effects-Digital-World-Comprehensive/dp/0122937856/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1_rdssss0/104-2794058-8985514

Matchmoving: The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking
http://www.amazon.com/Matchmoving-Invisible-Art-Camera-Tracking/dp/0782144039/ref=cm_lmf_tit_3_rdssss0/104-2794058-8985514[b]

Adobe Photoshop for VFX Artists
[/b]http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Photoshop-Artists-Lopsie-Schwartz/dp/1592004873/ref=cm_lmf_tit_6_rdssss0/104-2794058-8985514[b]

Digital Domain: The Leading Edge of Visual Effects
[/b]http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Domain-Leading-Visual-Effects/dp/0823079287/ref=cm_lmf_tit_10_rdssss0/104-2794058-8985514[b]

Creating 3D Effects for Film, TV, and Games
[/b]http://www.amazon.com/Creating-3D-Effects-Film-Games/dp/1592005896/ref=cm_lmf_tit_11_rdssss0/104-2794058-8985514[b]

The Elements of Color
[/b]http://www.amazon.com/Elements-Color-Johannes-Itten/dp/0471289299/ref=cm_lmf_tit_14_rdssss0/104-2794058-8985514

#9

Great Keep em coming…

#10

Great links! Rebel Wihtout A Crew is one of favourites of all time.

This is another must have, one of the most awesome books I own:

The Invisible Art: The Legends of Movie Matte Painting by Mark Cotta Vaz

  • Jonas
#11

Well I am partial to this booK:

Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Model Shop by Lorne Peterson, George Lucas, Rick McCallum, and Phil Tippett
:slight_smile:

#12

Visual Effects for Film and Television (Media Manuals)[b]

Special Effects: The History and Technique[/b]

Industrial Light & Magic: The Art of Special Effects

Industrial Light & Magic: Into the Digital Realm

Special Effects: An Oral History–Interviews with 37 Masters Spanning 100 Years

#13

Creating the Worlds of Star Wars: 365 Days

John Knoll goes through the sets and worlds of Star Wars, from A New Hope to Revenge of the Sith.

#14

I have this one, and it’s very good.

Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen

Some off topic books, but might be worth reading. :shrug:

Gothic Fantasy: The Films of Tim Burton

Making of “2001: A Space Odyssey”

Making Friday the 13th: The Legend of Camp Blood

Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive

The Animation Producer’s Handbook

Fantastic Four: The Making Of The Movie

Art of “Cars”

The Art and Making of “Monster House”

The Art of Open Season

The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Art of Ratatouille

The Art of Meet the Robinsons

“Gorillaz”: Rise of the Ogre

Boy, that’s enough. :buttrock:

#15

Great list, I have to add:

The Winston Effect: The Art & History of Stan Winston Studio by Jody Duncan and James Cameron

Humm…

Ideas come to mind on how to tie in a selected book from this list with a mini challenge.

:slight_smile:

-R

#16

Very nice book.

Rather then sit here and drool over these books. I should actually order one. :thumbsup:

#17

One thing I want to do is to open a special thread next week to discuss the VFX of starwars.

-R

#18

I worked with an ex-ILM animator who worked on the first 2 starwars films, and I think there is a TD here who also worked on one. Maybe I could fish some info out of these guys.

#19

That my friend sounds like a plan…

Ill post the thread in the morning…

-R

#20

This is really interesting and I’m finding more books to go out and read.

One I enjoyed was:

Inspired 3d Short Film Production
http://www.amazon.com/Inspired-3D-Short-Film-Production/dp/1592001173/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-5191025-3544946?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180310972&sr=8-1

(not sure how to put the tags on this without being busy)

Thanks,

martin

#21

Wow the list we are compiling is great.

Maybe we could get one of the authors to visit our neck of the woods.
Any suggestions on who we should approach?
-R