Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-379) and index.
Contents
Ch. 1. The "Good" Old Days: Visual Effects before Computers -- Ch. 2. Digital Effects: The 15-minute Version -- Ch. 3. Who You Gonna Call? The VFX Team -- Ch. 4. Basic VFX Technologies and Equipment -- Ch. 5. Breakdowns -- Ch. 6. Scheduling and Budgeting Production Support -- Ch. 7. Budgeting the Effects -- Ch. 8. The VFX Bible and Database -- Ch. 9. On-Set Operations -- Ch. 10. On-Set References -- Ch. 11. Operating Independently: The Visual Effects Unit on its Own -- Ch. 12. Models and Miniatures -- Ch. 13. The New Digital Workflow -- Ch. 14. Getting a Handle on VFX Editorial -- Ch. 15. Integrating VFX Shots with the Postproduction Schedule -- Ch. 16. Postproduction Scheduling Issues -- Ch. 17. Changes and Approvals -- Ch. 18. Crossing the Finish Line -- Ch. 19. Legal Matters -- Ch. 20. Working Overseas -- App. A. Movie Magic VFX Budget -- App. B. Crew Deal Memo -- App. C. Technical Information -- App. D. Glossary -- App. E. Bibliography/References.