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Contemporary Dance Lighting The Poetry and the Nitty-Gritty

Contemporary Dance Lighting The Poetry and the Nitty-Gritty

Contemporary Dance Lighting: The Poetry and the Nitty-Gritty dynamically guides students toward aesthetically creatively and skillfully becoming lighting designers for dance in the 21st century. The book is organized in three parts covering everything from the aesthetic considerations of lighting for dance to the tools and technology designers use to create compelling artistry. Part I Beginnings establishes context explaining the structure of the book and illuminating the history of contemporary dance and lighting. Part II The Poetry elaborates on the key artistic and aesthetic elements of contemporary dance lighting: visual narrative; controllable functions and qualities of light; use of space color and time; importance and intricacies of collaboration; and continual effects and evolution of technology. Part III The Nitty-Gritty steers students through the technical knowledge and skills necessary to design lighting including understanding your tools and positioning instruments; creating layered light plots; organizing extensive paperwork; and archiving. The dance Artifice choreographed by Jerry Pearson is sequentially explored throughout the book to convey key concepts. Further Reflections conclude each chapter written by a diverse group of renowned professionals inviting young designers directly into the world of lighting design. This textbook is for use in Lighting Design and Design for Dance Lighting courses at the university level along with professional training programs. | Contemporary Dance Lighting The Poetry and the Nitty-Gritty

GBP 34.99
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The Filmmaker's Eye Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition

The Filmmaker's Eye Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition

This fully revised and updated edition of the classic book on cinematic composition provides readers with the necessary skills and technical know-how to create polished and narratively eloquent images using a unique approach that combines an analytical technical and aesthetic understanding of the essential visual grammar of the shot. Containing well over a hundred full-color case studies this second edition was expanded to include brand-new shot types and was completely updated to reflect developments in filmmaking technology and practices including the DSLR revolution the advent of mirrorless and compact cinema cameras improvements in CMOS sensor performance the introduction of 4K and higher video resolutions and drone cinematography. The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition 2nd edition is essential reading for anyone with an interest in motion media and cinematic storytelling including independent filmmakers directors producers cinematographers editors as well as those studying filmmaking media aesthetics and film studies. | The Filmmaker's Eye Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition

GBP 28.99
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The Podcaster's Audio Guide

The Podcaster's Audio Guide

The Podcaster's Audio Guide is a concise introduction to simple sound engineering techniques for podcasters. This digestible guide explains the basics of audio engineering from equipment to recording editing mixing and publishing. Suitable for beginners from all backgrounds including students and hobbyists as well as professional content producers looking to experiment with podcasts The Podcaster's Audio Guide is the perfect resource with cheat sheets starting set-ups and a comprehensive jargon buster.

GBP 27.99
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The Creative Electronic Music Producer

The Creative Electronic Music Producer

The Creative Electronic Music Producer examines the creative processes of electronic music production from idea discovery and perception to the power of improvising editing effects processing and sound design. Featuring case studies from across the globe on musical systems and workflows used in the production process this book highlights how to pursue creative breakthroughs through exploration trial and error tinkering recombination and transformation. The Creative Electronic Music Producer maps production's enchanting pathways in a way that will fascinate and inspire students of electronic music production professionals already working in the industry and hobbyists.

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The Art of Voice Acting The Craft and Business of Performing for Voiceover

The Art of Voice Acting The Craft and Business of Performing for Voiceover

Now in its seventh edition The Art of Voice Acting covers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover. Starting with the basics of voice acting every aspect of the craft and business of performing voiceover is explained in detail including how to get started performing techniques setting up a personal recording space voiceover demos the basics of running a voiceover business unions and much much more. This edition is completely updated with all new scripts discussions of the latest trends in voiceover and contributions from some of the voiceover industry’s top performers casting directors and agents. The book provides a wealth of practical information that can be put to work immediately as well as hundreds of references to websites and other useful resources. Anyone interested in acting storytelling any area of voiceover or simply improving verbal communication skills will benefit from this book. Although The Art of Voice Acting is a great learning tool for the beginner it will also serve the experienced performer well as a reminder of performing and business tools that are essential in today’s world of acting and voiceover. Additional content including scripts audio files and unpublished content can be found at www. AOVA. VoiceActing. com. | The Art of Voice Acting The Craft and Business of Performing for Voiceover

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The Art of Digital Orchestration

The Art of Digital Orchestration

The Art of Digital Orchestration explores how to replicate traditional orchestration techniques using computer technology with a focus on respecting the music and understanding when using real performers is still the best choice. Using real-world examples including industry-leading software and actual sounds and scores from films VR/AR and games this book takes readers through the entire orchestration process from composition to instruments performance tools MIDI mixing and arranging. It sheds light on the technology and musical instrument foundation required to create realistic orchestrations drawing on decades of experience working with virtual instruments and MIDI. Bringing together the old and new The Art of Digital Orchestration is an excellent resource for anyone using software to write or compose music. The book includes access to online videos featuring orchestration techniques MIDI features and instrument demonstrations.

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The Live Event Video Technician

The Live Event Video Technician

The Live Event Video Technician covers terms format types concepts and technologies used in video production for corporate meetings concerts special events and theatrical productions. The book begins by providing a history of the industry and an overview of important roles and functions therein. It then discusses various display technologies such as LED walls and video projection as well as video systems for converting and switching of various types of sources. Presenting the cornerstone formats connectors and methodologies of visual technology this book offers a strong foundation to help readers navigate this ever-changing field. Written in an accessible tone the book clarifies jargon and is an overarching source of knowledge for the role of the video technician for which there has previously been little formal training. The Live Event Video Technician provides a wealth of practical information for students of media and communications courses readers with a novice or entry-level understanding of video and AV production and anyone with an interest in working as technical personnel in live event production.

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Cyanotype The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice

Cyanotype The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice

Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice is a two part book on the much admired blue print process. Part One is a comprehensive how-to on the cyanotype process for both beginner and advanced practitioners with lots of photographs and clear step-by-step directions and formulas. Part Two highlights contemporary artists who are using cyanotype making work that ranges from the photographic to the abstract from the traditional to the conceptual with tips on their personal cyanotype methods alongside their work. These artists illustrate cyanotype’s widespread use in contemporary photography today probably the most of any alternative process. Book features include: A brief discussion of the practice of the process with some key historical points How to set up the cyanotype ÒdimroomÓ The most extensive discussion of suitable papers to date with data from 100+ papers Step-by-step digital negative methods for monochrome and duotone negatives Chapters on classic new and other cyanotype formulas Toning to create colors from yellow to brown to violet Printing cyanotype over palladium for those who want to temper cyanotype’s blue nature Printing cyanotype on alternate surfaces such as fabric glass and wood More creative practice ideas for cyanotype such as handcoloring and gold leafing Troubleshooting cyanotype photographically illustrated Finishing framing and storing cyanotype Contemporary artists’ advice techniques and works Cyanotype is backed with research from 120 books journals and magazine articles from 1843 to the present day. It is richly illustrated with 400 photographs from close to 80 artists from 14 countries. It is a guide for the practitioner from novice to expert providing inspiration and proof of cyanotype’s original and increasing place in historical and contemporary photography. | Cyanotype The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice

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The Road Crew Live Music and Touring

The Road Crew Live Music and Touring

The Road Crew: Live Music and Touring is an in-depth study of the road crew – the group of workers who handle the logistical and technical requirements of popular music concert tours – that provides an extensive look at the activities and personnel involved in the daily operation of these events. Using interviews with road crew members participant observation at concert venues and archival research this book covers a range of topics including how they learn their roles and maintain work through networks and informal practices the experience of being on tour and the workplace culture of road crews the daily tasks and necessary documents that contribute to the realisation of concert events and the integral role that tour managers play in the working lives of musicians. The book also provides important insights into the experience of women working in a male-dominated field the ways in which hierarchy shapes the working lives of “support” workers and the effects of touring on road crew members. The Road Crew will be of interest to scholars and students of popular music live music and the creative industries as well as music fans journalists and professionals and practitioners in the music industries. | The Road Crew Live Music and Touring

GBP 35.99
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Documentary Vision Notes from Behind the Camera

Documentary Vision Notes from Behind the Camera

This book is a collection of personal essays that address critical elements involved in the production of nonfiction films. Written by an experienced documentary filmmaker and cinematographer the book draws upon practical wisdom to explore the nuances and challenges faced by filmmakers and viewers alike. Included in the text are rarely discussed ethical issues best practices in the field filmmaker etiquette and a detailed analysis of interview techniques. The book also provides a candid view of how decisions are made in production that are consequential to a finished film’s meaning and fidelity. Drawing on a wide range of subject matter it will enhance the reader's understanding of the tremendous power and potential of the documentary medium. The book offers an invaluable insight into documentary filmmaking for professionals who work in the medium and students who are learning the trade and honing their skills. | Documentary Vision Notes from Behind the Camera

GBP 32.99
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Artist Management for the Music Business Manage Your Career in Music: Manage the Music Careers of Others

Artist Management for the Music Business Manage Your Career in Music: Manage the Music Careers of Others

Anyone managing an artist’s career needs to be well versed and have a savvy understanding of the moving parts of the music business. Learn how and why those moving parts move as well as how to manage and navigate a music-based career. Artist Management for the Music Business gives a comprehensive view of how to generate income through music and how to strategically plan for future growth. The book is full of valuable practical insights. It includes interviews and case studies with examples of real-world management issues and outcomes. Updates to this new edition include a new chapter for independent self-managing artists expanded and updated sections on networking social media and streaming and a basic introduction to data analytics for the music business. This book gives access to resources about artist management and the music business at its companion website www. artistmanagementonline. com. | Artist Management for the Music Business Manage Your Career in Music: Manage the Music Careers of Others

GBP 35.99
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The VES Handbook of Virtual Production

The VES Handbook of Virtual Production

The VES Handbook of Virtual Production is a comprehensive guide to everything about virtual production available today – from pre-production to digital character creation building a stage choosing LED panels setting up Volume Control in-camera compositing of live action and CG elements Virtual Art Departments Virtual Previs and scouting best practices and much more. Current and forward-looking this book covers everything one may need to know to execute a successful virtual production project – including when it is best to use virtual production and when it is not. More than 80 industry leaders in all fields of virtual production share their knowledge experiences techniques and best practices. The text also features charts technical drawings color images and an extensive glossary of virtual production terms. The VES Handbook of Virtual Production is a vital resource for anyone wishing to gain essential knowledge in all aspects of virtual production. This is a must-have book for both aspiring and veteran professionals. It has been carefully compiled by the editors of The VES Handbook of Visual Effects.

GBP 44.99
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The Music of Film Collaborations and Conversations

The Music of Film Collaborations and Conversations

The Music of Film opens up the world of film music from the inside. Through a series of interviews and conversations with professional composers music supervisors music editors and picture editors this book shows how music for film and television works according to insiders in the industry. Here we find a comprehensive collection of techniques and personal insights and get a unique perspective on how these key players in postproduction interact collaborate and successfully build their careers. The Music of Film is essential reading for composers editors directors and producers—aspiring and established alike—or anyone interested in learning how to start or manage a profession working with music in feature films television and other media. | The Music of Film Collaborations and Conversations

GBP 44.99
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The Game Audio Strategy Guide A Practical Course

The Game Audio Strategy Guide A Practical Course

The Game Audio Strategy Guide is a comprehensive text designed to turn both novices and experienced audio designers into technical game audio pros. Providing both a theoretical foundation and practical insights The Game Audio Strategy Guide offers a thorough look at the tools and methods needed to create industry-quality music and sound design for games. The text is supported by an extensive companion website featuring numerous practical tutorials and exercises which allows the reader to gain hands-on experience creating and implementing audio assets for games. The Game Audio Strategy Guide is the essential manual for anyone interested in creating audio for games inside or outside the classroom. | The Game Audio Strategy Guide A Practical Course

GBP 66.99
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Sound for Moving Pictures The Four Sound Areas

Sound for Moving Pictures The Four Sound Areas

Sound for Moving Pictures presents a new and original sound design theory called the Four Sound Areas framework offering a conceptual template for constructing deconstructing and communicating all types of motion picture soundtracks; and a way for academics and practitioners to better understand and utilize the deeper emotive capabilities available to all filmmakers through the thoughtful use of sound design. The Four Sound Areas framework presents a novel approach to sound design that enables the reader to more fully appreciate audience emotions and audience engagement and provides a flexible practical model that will allow professionals to more easily create and communicate soundtracks with greater emotional significance and meaning. Of obvious benefit to sound specialists as well as motion picture professionals such as film producers directors and picture editors Sound for Moving Pictures also provides valuable insight for others interested in the subject; such as those involved with teaching soundtrack analysis or those researching the wider topics of film studies and screen writing. Supplementary materials can be found on the companion website: www. soundformovingpictures. com | Sound for Moving Pictures The Four Sound Areas

GBP 34.99
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Innovating the Design Process: A Theatre Design Journey

Innovating the Design Process: A Theatre Design Journey

Innovating the Design Process: A Theatre Design Journey explores the process of designing for theatre and details how each part of a designer’s own process no matter what their design specialization can be innovated and adapted for a more confident journey and for better outcomes. The book observes and deconstructs the processes used by theatre designers uncovers and explains the structure and concepts behind those processes and shows how they can be easily reassembled for better results and to meet different situations. It uses innovative real-world practical examples from all the fields of theatre design taken from shows throughout the author’s career. The processes covered in this book are split into two sections – design development and design implementation – with an additional chapter covering design presentations. Written in an engaging and informative style this text opens up a designer’s ability to innovate within the design process to optimize reproducibility resilience personal fit confidence collaboration and audience engagement. Innovating the Design Process is a next level book for both MFA theatre design students and early career professionals who wish to develop their craft further. Seasoned professionals will also find within its pages concepts to reinvigorate their own design process. The book includes access to an online guide to using Microsoft Word for Mac to mirror content in two separate documents.

GBP 31.99
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Classical Recording A Practical Guide in the Decca Tradition

Classical Recording A Practical Guide in the Decca Tradition

Classical Recording: A Practical Guide in the Decca Tradition is the authoritative guide to all aspects of recording acoustic classical music. Offering detailed descriptions diagrams and photographs of fundamental recording techniques such as the Decca tree this book offers a comprehensive overview of the essential skills involved in successfully producing a classical recording. Written by engineers with years of experience working for Decca and Abbey Road Studios and as freelancers Classical Recording equips the student the interested amateur and the practising professional with the required knowledge and confidence to tackle everything from solo piano to opera. | Classical Recording A Practical Guide in the Decca Tradition

GBP 39.99
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Dance and Light The Partnership Between Choreography and Lighting Design

Dance and Light The Partnership Between Choreography and Lighting Design

Dance and Light examines the interconnected relationship between movement and design the fluid partnership that exists between the two disciplines and the approaches that designers can take to enhance dance performances through lighting design. The book demystifies lighting for the dancer and helps designers understand how the dancer/choreographer thinks about their art form providing insight into the choreographer’s process and exploring how designers can make the most of their resources. The author shares anecdotes and ideas from an almost 50-year career as a lighting designer along with practical examples and insights from colleagues and stresses the importance of clear communication between designers choreographers and dancers. Attention is also given to the choreographer who wants to learn what light can do to help enhance their work on stage. Written in short stand-alone chapters that allow readers to quickly navigate to areas of interest Dance and Light is a valuable resource for lighting design classes wishing to add a section on dance lighting as well as for choreography classes who want to better equip young artists for a significant collaborative partnership. | Dance and Light The Partnership Between Choreography and Lighting Design

GBP 34.99
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The Python Audio Cookbook Recipes for Audio Scripting with Python

The Python Audio Cookbook Recipes for Audio Scripting with Python

The Python Audio Cookbook offers an introduction to Python for sound and multimedia applications with chapters that cover writing your first Python programs controlling Pyo with physical computing and writing your own GUI among many other topics. Guiding the reader through a variety of audio synthesis techniques the book empowers readers to combine their projects with popular platforms from the Arduino to Twitter and state-of-the-art practices such as AI. The Python Audio Cookbook balances accessible explanations for theoretical concepts including Python syntax audio processing and machine learning with practical applications. This book is an essential introductory guide to Python for sound and multimedia practitioners as well as programmers interested in audio applications. | The Python Audio Cookbook Recipes for Audio Scripting with Python

GBP 31.99
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Capturing the Universe A Photographer’s Guide to Deep-Sky Imaging

Capturing the Universe A Photographer’s Guide to Deep-Sky Imaging

This book provides a thorough introduction to and exploration of deep sky astrophotography for the digital photographer. With over 280 images graphs and tables this introductory book uses a progressive and practical style to teach readers how to image the night sky using existing affordable equipment. The book opens with a brief astronomy primer followed by chapters that build progressively to explain the challenges offer solutions and provide invaluable information on equipment choice through image capture calibration and processing in affordable software. The book’s focus ranges from how to image sweeping vistas and star trails using only a camera body lens and tripod to more advanced methods suitable for imaging galaxies clusters nebulae and stars. Other features of the book include: Real-world assignments showing how and when to use certain tools and how to overcome challenges and setbacks Practical construction projects Evaluations of the most recent developments in affordable hardware and software Exploration on how sensor performance and light pollution relate to image quality and exposure planning Ground-breaking practical chapters on lucky imaging and choosing and using the latest CMOS cameras Written in an accessible easy to follow format this comprehensive guide equips readers with all the necessary skills to progress from photographer to astrophotographer. | Capturing the Universe A Photographer’s Guide to Deep-Sky Imaging

GBP 38.99
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The Content Production Business Legal Economic and Creative Basics for Producers

The Content Production Business Legal Economic and Creative Basics for Producers

This book goes beyond the technical steps in the process of making film TV and media material examining what it means to be an ongoing supplier of content to the marketplace and how to become one. Steve Levitan brings insights and experience from his lifelong career producing in the content industry where he has also acted as a professional advisor to content makers distributors and providers whilst setting up his own production company. Producing as a Business offers strategic tactical financial legal and marketing insights for the successful establishment of content creation enterprises. Readers will gain insight into how to avoid starting from square one with each project while also learning how to maintain a meaningful level of ownership and build a revenue stream that can sustain a core operation helping establish them as a “player” in the industry. This text is aimed at the international production industry with real examples referred to throughout. Film television and media production students who are looking to understandthe business of producing as well as first-time producers who are already familiar with the basics of the production process will benefit from an examination of the building blocks that form lasting production companies. | The Content Production Business Legal Economic and Creative Basics for Producers

GBP 34.99
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Living the Audio Life A Guide to a Career in Live Entertainment Sound

Living the Audio Life A Guide to a Career in Live Entertainment Sound

Living the Audio Life details the aspects and procedures necessary for one to have a successful career in live entertainment sound. Encompassing a wide range of topics the text clearly guides anyone interested in working in a position within the live entertainment audio field. The guide is broken into clearly defined sections allowing the reader to easily navigate through various subjects including jobs career business creativity lifestyle and travel. Real-world examples and documentation from the author and key industry experts allow the reader to gain insight into the essential practices that are helpful throughout a career. Additional in-depth interviews provide details of careers from industry veterans. Whether considering a career in live entertainment audio or just starting out readers will find the resources for the key to success in audio. Students those new to sound and workers already within their careers can refer to the text as a guide throughout their journeys. With benefits to anyone interested in the audio field Living the Audio Life is a key navigational resource for success. | Living the Audio Life A Guide to a Career in Live Entertainment Sound

GBP 35.99
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The Body in Sound Music and Performance Studies in Audio and Sonic Arts

The Body in Sound Music and Performance Studies in Audio and Sonic Arts

The Body in Sound Music and Performance brings together cutting-edge contributions from women working on and researching contemporary sound practice. This highly interdisciplinary book features a host of international contributors and places emphasis on developments beyond the western world including movements growing across Latin America. Within the book the body is situated as both the site and centre for knowledge making and creative production. Chapters explore how insightful theoretical analysis new methods innovative practises and sometimes within the socio-cultural conditions of racism sexism and classicism the body can rise above reshape and deconstruct understood ideas about performance practices composition and listening/sensing. This book will be of interest to both practitioners and researchers in the fields of sonic arts sound design music acoustics and performance. | The Body in Sound Music and Performance Studies in Audio and Sonic Arts

GBP 35.99
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Making It Happen How to Create a Sustainable Career in the Music Industry

Making It Happen How to Create a Sustainable Career in the Music Industry

Making It Happen is a comprehensive guide to navigating the modern music industry that redefines what ‘making it’ means for musicians and inspires and educates musicians on the different options for generating revenue from their art. This book offers theoretical and practical advice on making music creating promotional content and embracing traditional and emerging social media platforms into your marketing strategies. Through interviews with music industry experts readers can expect professional tips and advice as well as clear instructions on how to build a dream team make content share that work and grow an audience to enable long-term business sustainability. In the modern music industry having multiple revenue streams leads to a stable income. Making It Happen offers unique insights into the innovations and technologies available to contemporary music makers making it essential reading for independent musicians music business students music producers and marketers. | Making It Happen How to Create a Sustainable Career in the Music Industry

GBP 32.99
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The Color Management Handbook for Visual Effects Artists Digital Color Principles Color Management Fundamentals & ACES Workflows

The Color Management Handbook for Visual Effects Artists Digital Color Principles Color Management Fundamentals & ACES Workflows

Victor Perez brings together the research and expertise of world-leading color scientists to create a comprehensive guide for visual effects (VFX) artists in color management. This book explores the latest standards of high dynamic range (HDR) and Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) workflows in an easily digestible and widely applicable resource. Its purpose is to make artists confident and familiar with Color Management and its science to improve the quality of visual effects worldwide. Without assuming any previous knowledge this self-contained book builds the reader’s understanding from the ground up exploring all the elements of the color workflow at a scientific level. It covers how to set up a consistent pipeline in relation to other departments inside and outside visual effects from camera to screen so everybody is aligned to the same standards preserving color qualities and consistency while maintaining the artistic intent end to end. It also delves into all the integral concepts for color management ranging from color theory to digital image fundamentals and much more. This book is an invaluable resource for VFX students and professionals who want to be well informed about the latest HDR and ACES pipelines as well as those at every level of production wishing to gain a deeper understanding of managing color in visual effects projects. | The Color Management Handbook for Visual Effects Artists Digital Color Principles Color Management Fundamentals & ACES Workflows

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