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"Special effects have come a long way over the past century! Computer-generated visual effects are now par for the course, bringing spectacular worlds to screens big and small. This title explores the history of visual effects, starting with the very first uses of CGI in the 1970s to the present day, where just about anything is possible! This title includes engaging text and vibrant photos that are sure to grip young readers. Additional special features...

"Blockly is a fun, graphical programming language designed to get kids interested in creating their own computer programs. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."--

Adobe Creative Cloud makes the most popular tools used by designers, photographers, and other creative professionals accessible in a single place. Adobe Creative Cloud All-in-One For Dummies is the ultimate one-stop reference guide for how to use them all. Whatever gets your creative juices flowing, you'll find the in-depth guidance required to deliver the results you want, from polishing-up photos and images to creating illustrations and designs....

The official behind-the-scenes book of concept, production, and post-production art for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Go inside the creative process behind the most anticipated film of the century. The latest trilogy in the Star Wars film series brings the Skywalker Saga to a close and The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will take readers into the creative process behind visualizing the epic worlds, creatures, characters, costumes, weapons,...

A contest in which computer graphics guru Deke McClelland invites you to show off what you've learned from his popular weekly video blog, Deke's Techniques. Deke's Techniques: The Challenge is a contest in which computer graphics guru Deke McClelland invites you to show off what you've learned from his popular weekly video blog, Deke's Techniques. By way of example, Deke has created an ambitious video in which he combines five of his previous techniques....

This is Part B of a two part video on welding processes typically used in industry. This program covers the following subjects:  Gas metal arc welding (MIG)  Determination of pre-heat  Post heat treatment of welds  Narrow gap welding  Flux cored arc welding - gas and self shielded  Plasma transferred arc welding  Friction stir welding  Oxyacetylene welding  Thermit welding. The program shows, with the aid of computer graphics, how...

This is Part B of two programs which include the propagation and processing of Australian native species together with American and Caribbean pines. The processes covered by this program are: Characteristics of commercial softwoods Plantation management - propagation; thinning; clear felling Milling, drying and grading Finger jointed clear grade mouldings Particle board Microwave modification of timber Glue laminates Engineered I beams Log...

"How many species are there across the globe? How much do all of the insects in the world collectively weigh? How far can animals travel? Steve Jenkins answers these questions and many more with numbers, images, innovation, and authoritative science in his latest work of illustrated nonfiction. Jenkins layers his signature cut-paper illustrations alongside computer graphics and a text that is teeming with fresh, unexpected, and accurate zoological...

Margo Chase shows how she created a beautifully hand-lettered poster for a special appearance. Acclaimed graphic designer Margo Chase shows how she created a beautifully hand-lettered poster for a special appearance at the Santa Barbara chapter of the AIGA. In this installment of Start to Finish, watch as Margo carefully creates a design with ink and paper and then refines the composition with the aid of a computer. The end product is a stunning,...