FX! Computer-Generated Imagery
2nd Edition
Published on 27. January 2017
64 pages
978-1-4807-5718-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book details the history of special effects and CGI in films, and examines the innovative special effects used in movies like King Kong, The Iron Giant, Westworld, Alien, Tron, The Abyss, Toy Story, Jurassic Park, and Inception. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader''s Guide prompt students to connect back to the text. The Think Link and Dig Deeper sections develop students'' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.
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Series
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Huntington Beach
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Sixth Grade to Eighth Grade, Interest Age: From 10 to 18 years
File size
31,72 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4807-5718-9 (9781480757189)
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Timothy J. Bradley | Timothy Bradley
FX! Computer-Generated Imagery
Book
01/2017
Teacher Created Materials, Inc
€19.40
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Content
- Cover
- Credits
- Page 3 - Table of Contents
- Page 4 - Crafting a Blockbuster
- Page 6 - "Old School" Special Effects
- Page 10 - Brave New World
- Page 14 - A Breakthrough in Special Effects
- Page 22 - The Race into Space
- Page 26 - Power to the People
- Page 30 - Virtually Real
- Page 40 - Dreams of a CGI Future
- Page 44 - Motion Capture in Action
- Page 50 - Virtual Visionaries
- Page 54 - What's Coming Next?
- Page 58 - Glossary
- Page 60 - Index
- Page 62 - Check It Out!
- Page 63 - Try It!
- Page 64 - About the Author
- Page 65 - Reader's Guide
- Thank You Page
