This is a reference book aimed at anyone involved in the making of special effects, whether they are professionals or students of television production. The book covers: popping champagne corks; bullet and bomb effects; recent advances in Chroma key and electronic matting; overturning stunt vehicles in motion; "Animatronics" box frames; light projectors; and robot motion control for cameras. This revised edition also includes a new chapter on effects and props for TV commercials. Attention is given to rules of conduct and procedure for those engaged in dangerous sequences. The treatment gives descriptions of equipment, working principles and type of effect obtained.

The technique of special effects in television (The Library of communication techniques)

Engineering & Transportation

WILKIE, BERNARD

Engineering

Focal Press

This informative book: Creating Special Effects For TV &amp; Films by Bernard Wilkie, is an eye opener. It tells you about matte and glass shots. chroma-key, puppet construction, mirror shots, plastic fabrication and moulding. glass fiber lay ups, and so on

Creating Special Effects for TV & Films

Arts & Photography

Performing Arts

Hastings House, Publishers

A review of the sophisticated techniques of television now commonly used in an age which has seen the "coming of age" of television and the demise of the "them and us" relationship with films. Motion control, stunts, computer graphics and TV commercials are a few of the areas studied.

Technique of Special Effects in Television

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

Focal Pr

This is a reference book aimed at anyone involved in the making of special effects, whether they are professionals or students of television production. The book covers: popping champagne corks; bullet and bomb effects; recent advances in Chroma key and electronic matting; overturning stunt vehicles in motion; "Animatronics" box frames; light projectors; and robot motion control for cameras. This revised edition also includes a new chapter on effects and props for TV commercials. Attention is given to rules of conduct and procedure for those engaged in dangerous sequences. The treatment gives descriptions of equipment, working principles and type of effect obtained.

Technique Special Effects Tv 2Nd

Business & Money

Economics

This unique book, now into its third edition, is the most comprehensive work on practical television special effects ever compiled. From the simplest item - clothes peg switch used to safeguard actors taking part in live battle scenes - to a description of the elctronic inlay equipment installed in modern studios, Special Effects in Television covers every aspect and craft involved in this area of television production. This unique book, now into its third edition, is the most comprehensive work on practical television special effects ever compiled. From the simplest item - clothes peg switch used to safeguard actors taking part in live battle scenes - to a description of the elctronic inlay equipment installed in modern studios, Special Effects in Television covers every aspect and craft involved in this area of television production. Bernard Wilkie, now a freelance consultant, director and writer, spent 25 years creating special effetcs for BBC TV where he became manager of the Visual Effects section. He has also written Creating Special Effects for TV and Video - for Focal Press. Review: 'This unique book is essential reading for anyone involved in the world of special effects; from the effects assistant about to launch a career, to the experienced director and production staff who wish to familiarise themselves with all the latest available types of effects.' Lighting and Sound International * Contains a helpful explanation of Computer Assisted Design to show how 3D images can be processed on a computer screen * Learn how to create dirt and decay in a clean studio * Find out the importance and use of paint in special effects design

Special Effects in Television

Creating Special Effects for TV and Video is a concise and practical introduction to the techniques used in television production. Now completely updated, this third edition covers a wide range of special effects in a simple and practical form, with clear illustrations and photographs that support the text. Creating Special Effects for TV and Video is a concise and practical introduction to the techniques used in television production. Now completely updated, this third edition covers a wide range of special effects in a simple and practical form, with clear illustrations and photographs that support the text. Bernard Wilkie now a freelance consultant, director and writer, spent 25 years creating special effects for BBC TV where he became manager of one of the largest and most specialised visual FX units in the world. Each of the following techniques are detailed, giving full descriptions of equipment, procedure and the type of effect obtained. Attention is also given to aspects of safety and the correct procedure for those engaged in dangerous sequences.

Creating Special Effects for TV and Video (Media Manual Series)

Routledge

Provides simple instructions for creating ghosts, buildings, ships, fires, death rays, blizzards, explosions and other effects on film with a minimum of expense

Creating Special Effects for TV and Film

Hastings House Pub

Communication Arts Books

Creating Special Effects for TV and Video is a concise and practical introduction to the techniques used in television production. Now completely updated, this third edition covers a wide range of special effects in a simple and practical form, with clear illustrations and photographs that support the text.Creating Special Effects for TV and Video is a concise and practical introduction to the techniques used in television production. Now completely updated, this third edition covers a wide range of special effects in a simple and practical form, with clear illustrations and photographs that support the text.Bernard Wilkie now a freelance consultant, director and writer, spent 25 years creating special effects for BBC TV where he became manager of one of the largest and most specialised visual FX units in the world.

Creating Special Effects for TV and Video

A Peculiar Effect on the BBC

MIWK Publishing

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The technique of special effects in television (The Library of communication techniques)

Creating Special Effects for TV & Films

Technique of Special Effects in Television

Technique Special Effects Tv 2Nd

Special Effects in Television

Creating Special Effects for TV and Video (Media Manual Series)

Creating Special Effects for TV and Film

The technique of special effects in television (The Library of communication techniques)

Creating Special Effects for TV and Video

A Peculiar Effect on the BBC