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Visual Effects in A Digital World: A Comprehensive Glossary of over 7,000 Visual Effects Terms (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics)Visual Effects in A Digital World: A Comprehensive Glossary of over 7,000 Visual Effects Terms (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics) by Karen Goulekas
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Very essentials to famailiarise first with all the terms and their purposes
The Art and Science of Digital Compositing (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics)The Art and Science of Digital Compositing (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics) by Ron Brinkmann
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Very Solid Reference
Matchmoving: The Invisible Art of Camera TrackingMatchmoving: The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking by Tim Dobbert
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The only dedicated and good book on matchmoving , a specialised process in VFX Studios
Digital Compositing for Film and Video with CDROM (Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation)Digital Compositing for Film and Video with CDROM (Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation) by Steve Wright
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Best book on high end compositing
Digital Compositing In Depth: The Only Guide to Post Production for Visual Effects in FilmDigital Compositing In Depth: The Only Guide to Post Production for Visual Effects in Film by Doug Kelly
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Indepth Explanation of the basics, methods illustrated in various softwares
Adobe Photoshop for VFX ArtistsAdobe Photoshop for VFX Artists by Lopsie Schwartz
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Digital Lighting & RenderingDigital Lighting & Rendering by Jeremy Birn
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Masterpiece in CG Lighting
Deconstructing the Elements with 3ds max 6: Create natural fire, earth, air and water without plug-insDeconstructing the Elements with 3ds max 6: Create natural fire, earth, air and water without plug-ins by Pete Draper
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Maya Secrets of the Pros (Maya Masters)Maya Secrets of the Pros (Maya Masters) by John Kundert-Gibbs
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Digital Domain: The Leading Edge of Visual EffectsDigital Domain: The Leading Edge of Visual Effects by Piers Bizony
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Creating 3D Effects for Film, TV, and GamesCreating 3D Effects for Film, TV, and Games by David Santiago
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CGI Filmmaking: The Creation of Ghost WarriorCGI Filmmaking: The Creation of Ghost Warrior by Timothy Albee
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Film Directing: Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen (Michael Wiese Productions)Film Directing: Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen (Michael Wiese Productions) by Steven Katz
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The Elements of ColorThe Elements of Color by Johannes Itten
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Color by Betty Edwards: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing ColorsColor by Betty Edwards: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors by Betty Edwards
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The New Drawing on the Right Side of the BrainThe New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards
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Seeing Landscapes: The Creative Process Behind Great PhotographsSeeing Landscapes: The Creative Process Behind Great Photographs by Charlie Waite
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Coaching the Artist Within: Advice for Writers, Actors, Visual Artists, and Musicians from America's Foremost Creativity CoachCoaching the Artist Within: Advice for Writers, Actors, Visual Artists, and Musicians from America's Foremost Creativity Coach by Eric Maisel
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