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Different Aspects: The magical memoir from the West End legend – the perfect Christmas gift
UNLOCK THE MAGIC OF THEATRE THIS CHRISTMAS – GO BEHIND THE CURTAIN WITH WEST END LEGEND, MICHAEL BALL IN HIS FIRST MEMOIR‘Love, laughter and tears abound in this warm, entertaining read’ Woman and Home
‘Glittering’ Daily Mail
‘Wonderful’ The Sun
In 1989, a young Michael Ball landed the lead role in the musical Aspects of Love. It was a moment that changed his life forever. It was the first time he worked with legends of the stage like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Trevor Nunn; the show featured his smash hit song,Love Changes Everything, which rode high in the charts for 15 weeks; it was then, also, that he first met his long-term partner Cathy McGowan and battled back against the stage fright that had threatened his career. Over three decades later, Michael returned to a new production of the same show where he made his name, and with a lifetime’s worth of stories to tell.
InDifferent Aspects, Michael takes us backstage inside the making of a West End hit, while also diving back into his memories to share untold anecdotes and explore a glittering career that has made him a household name – from his first stage experiences in Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera, to delighting and shocking his audiences in equal measure in Hairspray and Sweeney Todd, as well as his chart-topping musical success (and some howlers too!). Exploring Michael’s life, career and relationships alongside the pitfalls and pratfalls of modern theatre, Different Aspects is the story of a life lived on the stage. There will be laughter, tears and an abundance of heart. There’s even some Roger Moore, though, famously, not quite enough.
Take your seats ladies and gentlemen, the lights are dimming, the performance is about to start.
Readers are loving Different Aspects…
‘A very funny, insightful glimpse of the highs and lows of a musical theatre star’
‘If you love Michael Ball, you’ll love this’
‘His story made me smile’
‘Filled with wonderful little stories’
‘Interesting, honest and revealing’
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Sketching for Animation: Developing Ideas, Characters and Layouts in Your Sketchbook (Required Reading Range)
Drawing and sketching are central to the art of animation and can be crucial tools in designing and developing original stories, characters and layouts. Sketching for Animation offers a wealth of examples, exercises and tips from an army of professional animators to help you develop essential sketching, technical drawing and ideation techniques. With interviews and in-depth case studies from some of today’s leading animators, including Bill Plympton, Glen Keane, Tori Davis and John Canemaker, this is a unique guide to turning your sketchbook – the world’s cheapest, most portable pre-visualisation tool – into your own personal animation armory.Read more
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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls
Based on hundreds of interviews with directors such as Coppola, Scorsese, Hopper and Spielberg, as well as producers, stars, studio executives, writers, spouses, ex-spouses, and girlfriends, this is the story of the crazy world that the directors ruled.Read more
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Stranger Than Fiction: The Life of Edgar Wallace, the Man Who Created King Kong
‘It is impossible not to be thrilled by Edgar Wallace.’ So said the blurbs of Wallace’s own books.
Indeed, he was a prolific author of over 170 books, translated into more than thirty languages. More films were made from his books than any other twentieth-century writer, and in the 1920s a quarter of all books read in England were written by him. His success is written in black and white, but his life got off to an inauspicious start.
Edgar Wallace, the illegitimate son of a travelling actress, rose from poverty in Victorian England to become the most popular author in the world and a global celebrity of his age.
Famous for his thrillers, with their fantastic plots, in many ways Wallace did not write his most exciting story: he lived it, and here Neil Clark eloquently tells his tale to allow you to live it too.
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How to Crowdfund Your Film: Tips and Strategies for Filmmakers
Crowdfunding is a major source of funding for independent films and over $250 million has been raised for films just on Kickstarter alone. This book will guide you through every stage of planning, creating and running your film crowdfunding campaign. The book is based on extensive data research and interviews which include:
- Data research on over 50,000 film crowdfunding campaigns
- Interviews with over 50 filmmakers who have run crowdfunding campaigns
- Interviews with some of the top people at major crowdfunding platforms and services
Praise for Stephen Follows
‘Stephen drills down on data to discover truths about the film industry. Totally worth a read’ – Ted Hope, Head of Production, Amazon Original Movies
‘Stephen’s research is brilliant. No-one is doing data-driven analysis of the film industry quite like Stephen Follows. His detailed research and reporting about the film industry is unique and invaluable’ – Jonathan Wolf, Head of The American Film Market
‘Stephen is one of the most gifted producers I know. His mind operates at an entirely different speed to almost everyone I know, solving problems, offering solutions and innovating new opportunities at breakneck speed’ – Chris Jones, author of The Guerrilla Filmmakers Handbook
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WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment New Edition
Delve into the world of WWE with the most expansive all-encompassing guide ever produced on sports entertainment!
Get all the history, facts, and stats on the Superstars you love in the updated WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment. This bumper new edition packs more than 1,100 Superstars into more than 400 exciting pages, making it the perfect reference guide for the WWE universe. This expansive guide features the most controversial, charismatic, and revered Superstars from all eras and sports entertainment brands, including the most popular Superstars such as Bret “Hit Man” Hart, John Cena, Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey, and The Rock.
This encyclopedia covers it all, from the unbelievable championship wins and thrilling bouts on SmackDown, RAW and NXT, to the Royal Rumble and the grand spectacle of WrestleMania. With stunning visuals and in-depth commentary, the WWE Encyclopedia, 4th Edition brings together the entire WWE roster in one tremendous volume! Relive the history and excitement with this massive book dedicated to the thrilling world of WWE.
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: The First Novel By Quentin Tarantino (A Phoenix paperback, 3691)
Quentin Tarantino’s long-awaited first work of fiction – at once hilarious, delicious, and brutal – is the always surprising, sometimes shocking new novel based on his Academy Award-winning film.
RICK DALTON – Once he had his own TV series, but now Rick’s a washed-up villain-of-the week drowning his sorrows in whiskey sours. Will a phone call from Rome save his fate or seal it?
CLIFF BOOTH – Rick’s stunt double, and the most infamous man on any movie set because he’s the only one there who might have gotten away with murder . . .
SHARON TATE – She left Texas to chase a movie-star dream, and found it. Sharon’s salad days are now spent on Cielo Drive, high in the Hollywood Hills.
CHARLES MANSON – The ex-con’s got a bunch of zonked-out hippies thinking he’s their spiritual leader, but he’d trade it all to be a rock ‘n’ roll star.
HOLLYWOOD 1969 – YOU SHOULDA BEEN THERE
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Story and Character: Interviews With British Screenwriters
‘Owen’s thorough research and penetrating questions are what make this book … the conversation is hilarious as well as informative, and budding screenwriters should pay close attention to extraordinary nuggets’ GUARDIAN‘A fascinating, insightful collection’ INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
Covering the creamof British screenwriters, this gives a deep insight into the film industry and the way that classic British films came to be.
Featuring conversations with the writers of, among other films, The Full Monty, Billy Elliot, Four Weddings and a Funeral, 24-Hour Party People, The Wings of a Dove, The World is Not Enough and A World Apart, this is an in-depth study of ten of the top names in British screenwriting.
Lively and funny, challenging and revealing, this series of exclusive interviews with the unsung heroes of contemporary British cinema provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at the movie business, essential both for aspiring writers, industry insiders and film fans.
Featured are interviews with Shawn Slovo, William Boyd, Rupert Preston, Richard Curtis, Lee Hall, Simon Beaufoy, Hossein Amini, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Neal Purvis & Robert Wade.
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So You Want to be a Producer (Professional Media Practice)
So You Want to Be a Producer is packed with information and advice from top Hollywood producers, writers and directors and is a must-read for anyone interested in what it really takes to get a film made, including: – Finding your story – Obtaining the rights – Developing the script – Hiring your cast and crew – Distributing your movie
Lawrence Turman, the producer of more than forty films, including The Graduate, The River Wild, Short Circuit and American History X, offers an insider’s guide that covers every aspect of the role, from finding a story and hiring actors to developing a script and marketing the finished product.
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Adobe Premiere Pro 2023 Beginners to Advance Guide: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for novice and Expert to Master Video Editing, Graphic effects, … (ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD…
Master Adobe Premiere Pro 2023: A Complete Guide for Video Editors”
Get the most out of Adobe Premiere Pro 2023 with this complete tutorial. This book covers everything from installation to advanced editing methods for beginners and experts.
Learn about new features, manage the workspace, and import material for editing. Find crucial motion graphics templates, effects control, and more. Advanced editing includes color grading, keyframing, and audio improvement.
This book goes beyond fundamentals. It covers custom transitions, 3D tools, and web file preparation. Master Adobe Stock and video export.
This tutorial provides extensive instructions, real-world examples, and useful recommendations for beginners and experts. This book is useful for improving video editing abilities since the lessons cover several approaches.
Here’s a little peak at its content;- GETTING STARTED
- Prerequisites
- Installing Premiere Pro
- Optimizing performance
- Adobe Authorized Training Centers
- Chapter 1: TOURING ADOBE PREMIERE PRO
- Performing Nonlinear Editing in Premiere Pro
- Expanding the workflow
- Touring the Premiere Pro interface
- Hands-on: Edit Your First Video
- Using and setting keyboard shortcuts
- Chapter 2: Setting Up a Project
- Creating a Project
- Setting Up a Sequence
- Explore the Project Settings
- Chapter 3: IMPORTING MEDIA
- Starting The Lesson Importing Media Files
- Working With Ingest Options and Proxy Media Working with The Media Browser Panel
- Importing Still Image Files
- Using Adobe Stock
- Recording a Voice-over
- Customizing The Media Cache
- Chapter 4: ORGANIZING MEDIA
- Using The Project Panel
- Working with Bins
- Reviewing footage
- Freeform View
- Modifying clips
- Chapter 5: MASTERING THE ESSENTIALS OF VIDEO EDITING
- Starting the Lesson
- Using the Source Monitor
- Navigating the Timeline panel
- Using essential editing commands
- Performing storyboard-style editing
- Chapter 6: WORKING WITH CLIPS AND MARKERS
- Starting the Lesson
And more…
Prepare to make compelling, standout videos.
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The Movie Business Book
Tapping experts in an industry experiencing major disruptions, The Movie Business Book is the authoritative, comprehensive sourcebook, covering online micro-budget movies to theatrical tentpoles. This book pulls back the veil of secrecy on producing, marketing, and distributing films, including business models, dealmaking, release windows, revenue streams, studio accounting, DIY online self-distribution and more. First-hand insider accounts serve as primary references involving negotiations, management decisions, workflow, intuition and instinct. The Movie Business Book is an essential guide for those launching or advancing careers in the global media marketplace.
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Official Walt Disney Quote Book, The: Over 300 Quotes with Newly Researched and Assembled Material by the Staff of the Walt Disney Archives (Disney Editions Deluxe)
Walt Disney once said, ‘There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates’ loot on Treasure Island and at the bottom of the Spanish Main…’ Never has this been truer than within these pages. This collection of quotations from the co-founder of The Walt Disney Company ranges from the well-known to the obscure, but all are assured to entertain, enlighten, and inspire. His words have been gleaned from publications, productions, and interviews over the breadth of his amazing career. Some are simple nuggets of homespun wisdom, while others are statements of knowledge gained while he crafted the enchanting films, televisions shows, and unparalleled experiences that are so beloved by audiences the world over. The Official Walt Disney Quote Book has been compiled for anyone eager to learn more about a man who had such an incredible, positive impact on his own time and on the future yet to be – Walt Disney, the Showman of the World.Read more
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The Complete Guide to Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie Movie” starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie: Everything you need to know about the new live-action barbie movie
What others are saying and what you don’t know about Greta Gerwig is writing and directing “Barbie,” most people tend to change their minds from “I know what that movie is going to be” to “Oh, well, maybe I don’t…”
Learn everything there is to know about the movie “Barbie” in the meanwhile by reading on.
For this live-action “Barbie” universe, praise be to the casting gods. Ryan Gosling will co-star as the title character Ken and Margot Robbie will serve as the film’s producer.Read more
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Avatar: The Last Airbender Hardcover Ruled Journal
Celebrate the adventures of Team Avatar from the hit animated Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last Airbender with this beautifully designed hardcover journal.With beloved characters, heartfelt storytelling, and stunning animation, Nickelodeon’s landmark series Avatar: The Last Airbender chronicles Avatar Aang’s journey to master the four elements and save the world from the threat of the Fire Nation. Featuring Aang, Katara, and Sokka as well as iconic art from the series, this deluxe journal lies flat when open and includes 192 ruled pages, a ribbon placeholder, an elastic band, and a back pocket for storing keepsakes and mementos.
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Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment: A Learning Roadmap for an Evolving Practice
Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment looks at the evolution of current software and hardware, how these tools are used, and how to plan for productions dependent on real-time content.
From rock concerts to theatre, live television broadcast to film production, art installations to immersive experiences, the book outlines the various applications of real-time video content – the intersection of gaming and performance that is revolutionizing how films are made and how video content is created for screens. Rather than render out a fixed video file, new tools allow for interactive video content that responds to audience activity, camera position, and performer action in real time. Combining software renderers with environmental information, video content is generated nearly instantaneously to simulate depth, creating a new world of Virtual Production. This book provides an overview of the current software and hardware used to create real-time content while also reviewing the various external technologies the real-time content is dependent upon. Case studies from industry experts appear in each chapter to reinforce the tools described, establish industry practice, and provide insight on a complex and rapidly growing discipline.
Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment prepares students and practitioners for a future working with real-time technologies and informs current entertainment technology professionals how to rethink about their old roles using these new tools.
The book includes access to a companion website featuring web-based and video resources that expand on topics covered in the text. Each chapter has a unique page that points to example material, video presentations, and professional studies on chapter topics. You can visit the companion website at rtv-book.com.
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MASTERING THE NEW COREL VIDEOSTUDIO ULTIMATE 2023: A PRACTICAL VIDEO EDITING GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERTS ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS
VideoStudio ultimate 23 allows you create stunning video projects irrespective of your present skill level. It comes with complete toolsets for sharing, editing, and capturing your multimedia projects, slideshow, and videos. With this guide, you can easily master your VideoStudio 23 in a short time.Read more
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Adobe Animate Made Easy: A Simplified Guide with Professional Tips and Techniques to Creating Amazing Animations, visual effects, motion graphics, and … (ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD…
The release of Adobe Animate, which lets artists and designers bring their ideas to life on digital platforms, the world of animation has been totally changed. Adobe Animate has quickly become the program of choice for both professionals and beginners in the industry because it has so many features and so many ways to be creative.
In “Mastering Adobe Animate: Your Comprehensive Guide to Creating Stunning Animations,” we take you on a tour of this powerful program. We show you how to use it to its full potential and show you how to make compelling animations quickly and easily.
Adobe Animate has changed over time, from its first version to its most recent version, so that its users can have a more organized and easy-to-use experience. This guide celebrates how Adobe Animate was made and how it changed the animation business.
This book is set up to meet the needs of both skilled artists and people who are just starting out in the world of animation. This lesson has been carefully put together so that it can be read by everyone. It has clear explanations and step-by-step instructions that help you understand how complicated Adobe Animate is.
Here are some of the topics we will go through;
1. Using the system well and getting familiar with the area so that you can be more productive.
2. Knowing how to use and change vector drawings well with the most important tools and methods.
Using the power of animation that follows a schedule and makes smooth movement.
4. Make your videos more interesting by adding dynamic, multimedia, and sound elements.
5. Looking into more advanced features like modeling, coding, and uploading to several other platforms.
This tutorial goes over more than just the technical parts of Adobe Animate. We know that the most important parts of animation are making tales and being artistic. So, we talk about the basics of animation, character creation, and how to tell a story in a way that works so that your work will have more of an effect.
Join us on this thorough learning trip as we take the mystery out of Adobe Animate and help you master it step by step. With “Mastering Adobe Animate,” you can release your creativity and turn your artistic ideas into cartoons that will blow people’s minds.
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Christmas Hidden Pictures: Seek And Find Christmas Hidden Pictures. Challenge Activities For Adults, Seniors Relaxation, Great Gift Idea For Christmas
Prepare for hours of endless entertainment with our Christmas Hidden Pictures! This delightful tome not only offers a relaxing pastime but also guarantees an engaging experience. While you immerse yourself in the thrill of uncovering hidden objects, you’ll simultaneously enhance your concentration and attention to detail.
Features:
Intricate Puzzles: Dive into a collection of complex and intricate hidden picture puzzles, designed to challenge your attention to detail and observation abilities.
Interactive Fun: Enjoy the thrill of discovery as you search for cleverly concealed objects, symbols, and surprises within each captivating illustration.
A Gift of Mindfulness: Share the joy of spotting differences with others. This book makes for a unique and thoughtful gift that encourages mindfulness and the joy of discovering hidden details.
Generously size: at 8.5×11 inches for an immersive experience.
Activities include a captivating blend of seeking and finding hidden objects, as well as an opportunity to unleash your creativity through coloring.
Discover the perfect gift for a friend, co-worker, or children, and create lasting memories together!!
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The VES Handbook of Visual Effects: Industry Standard VFX Practices and Procedures
The award-winning VES Handbook of Visual Effects remains the most complete guide to visual effects techniques and best practices available today. This new edition has been updated to include the latest, industry-standard techniques, technologies, and workflows for the ever-evolving fast paced world of visual effects. The Visual Effects Society (VES) tasked the original authors to update their areas of expertise, such as AR/VR Moviemaking, Color Management, Cameras, VFX Editorial, Stereoscopic and the Digital Intermediate, as well as provide detailed chapters on interactive games and full animation. Additionally, 56 contributors share their best methods, tips, tricks, and shortcuts developed through decades of trial and error and real-world, hands-on experience.
This third edition has been expanded to feature lessons on 2.5D/3D Compositing; 3D Scanning; Digital Cinematography; Editorial Workflow in Animated and Visual Effects Features; Gaming updates; General Geometry Instancing; Lens Mapping for VFX; Native Stereo; Real-Time VFX and Camera Tracking; Shot/Element Pulls and Delivery to VFX; Techvis; VFX Elements and Stereo; Virtual Production; and VR/AR (Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality).
A must-have for anyone working in or aspiring to work in visual effects, The VES Handbook of Visual Effects, Third Edition covers essential techniques and solutions for all VFX artists, producers, and supervisors, from pre-production to digital character creation, compositing of both live-action and CG elements, photorealistic techniques, and much more. With subjects and techniques clearly and definitively presented in beautiful four-color, this handbook is a vital resource for any serious VFX artist.
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befores & afters – #13
Issue #13 covers the wonderful world of creatures crafted by VFX studios. You’ll hear from:
– Cinesite on the Aeschna in The Witcher
– Zoic Studios on their augmentation of practical puppets for Sweet Tooth
– Sony Pictures Imageworks on Vulture in Across the Spider-Verse
– Accenture Song on the shockdog in The Nevers
– MPC on Optimus Primal in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
– Framestore on Beki in Foundation
– DNEG on the Megalodons in Meg 2: The Trench
– Scanline on the giant octopus in Meg 2: The Trench
– Wētā FX on the Hunter Killers in InvasionRead more
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Notebook 04 Mid Blue B: Take You Notes With 6X9 inches, 120 Page
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“Artistry unleased “: the sketch Book
Certainly! A sketchbook is a blank or partially blank book used by artists, designers, and creative individuals to draw, doodle, jot down ideas, or experiment with various forms of artistic expression. They come in various sizes, paper types, and covers. Sketchbooks are essential tools for capturing and nurturing creativity, offering a portable canvas for visual exploration and the development of artistic skills. Whether it’s pencil sketches, ink drawings, watercolors, or any other medium, a sketchbook is a versatile companion for artists to bring their ideas to life.Read more
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