This book is a collection of the author’s miniature photography works, accompanied by explanations on how to generate ideas or concepts and ultimately transform them into unique and captivating photos. Everything about miniature photography is thoroughly discussed based on the author’s experience during his involvement in this field. This book is a compilation of the author’s miniature photography works that have been previously published on social media. It also delves into all aspects of miniature photography that the author has been engaged in, representing a complete overhaul of the earlier book “Kreatif Dengan Miniatur Fotografi”, which was initially released in limited quantities for a select audience in 2020.
This book is the first installment in a three-book series on miniature photography. It delves into the basic concepts, history, scale, definition, and various commonly used concepts of miniature photography.
Take a hilarious train ride around the mountain to visit real, live, untrained chipmunks in various adorable settings. Each of the detailed scenes comes alive as adventurers are introduced to each chipmunk character along the way. Meet Sammy Squeak, Katy Cookie, and Farmer Ron, among others, and be astounded that none of these chipmunk friends has been digitally altered or trained to perform. Detailed photos accompany easy to read whimsical verses drawing readers through the adventure making this a favorite for adults and children of all ages. Come experience the magic of FriendChips!
Aimed at modellers of all abilities, this lavishly illustrated book presents a step-by-step guide to figure painting and modelling using traditional techniques. From the multipart hard-plastic 28mm miniature to the metal and resin models common in all other scales, this book provides wargamers, collectors and gamers with a wealth of information to achieve the best results. It demonstrates a variety of modelling and painting techniques at different scales; it provides step-by-step guidance on building, converting and painting models; it covers working in plastic, resin and white metal; it explains dry brushing techniques, the three-colour method, multilayering and shading with washes and, finally, it considers basing techniques and maintaining the compatibility of miniatures between different gaming systems.
Working slowing, consciously perceiving, precisely observing; in our increasingly fast-paced and abstract world, this type of working method seems to be more and more rare. Still, we know that the exception proves the rule. If Frank Kunert (*1963 in Frankfurt am Main) did not have the patience and calm he exhibits in creating his miniature, stage settings?immortalized in photographs made with a large-format analog camera?his ?small worlds? would lose the charm we?ve grown so fond of through his previous publications, Verkehrte Welt (Inverted world) and Wunderland. Here, the ordinary quickly reaches its limits and traverses beyond ad absurdum, while tragedy veers into comedy, and wit becomes debatable. Kunert?s works exist between the poles of grotesque and metaphysics. His new book, Lifestyle, adds twenty-four miniatures to these philosophically based stories of everyday life.
Wisdom from the best and the brightest in the industry, this visual effects bible belongs on the shelf of anyone working in or aspiring to work in VFX. The book covers techniques and solutions all VFX artists/producers/supervisors need to know, from breaking down a script and initial bidding, to digital character creation and compositing of both live-action and CG elements. In-depth lessons on stereoscopic moviemaking, color management and digital intermediates are included, as well as chapters on interactive games and full animation authored by artists from EA and Dreamworks respectively. From predproduction to acquisition to postproduction, every aspect of the VFX production workflow is given prominent coverage. VFX legends such as John Knoll, Mike Fink, and John Erland provide you with invaluable insight and lessons from the set, equipping you with everything you need to know about the entire visual effects workflow. Simply a must-have book for anyone working in or wanting to work in the VFX industry.
A behind-the-scenes look at the world of special effects discusses a wide range of ingenious techniques--from computer graphics and optical compositing to matte printing and model construction--used in such films as "Star Wars," "Poltergeist," and "Raider