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Special Effects in Television

by Bernard Wilkie
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Special effects are now essential part of programme making. This unique book, not into its third edition, is the most comprehensive work on practical television special effects ever compiled.

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.

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Details methods for creating television special effects, from miniatures to explosives, for effects designers in major studios and small production units, as well as freelance workers and amateur videomakers. Covers safety precautions, bullet and bomb effects, breakaway props, electronic matting, and fabrication methods, and includes b&w photos and a glossary. This third edition contains expanded material on computer assisted design, dirt and decay effects, and the use of paint in special effects design. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
October 31, 1995
Publisher
Focal Press
Pages
282
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780240514352

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