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    • Software Change Management: Case Studies and Practical Advice 

      Reifer, Donald J. (Microsoft Press, 2011)
      Why is it so difficult to change organizations? What does it really take to make “process improvement” yield measurable results? For more than 30 years, Donald Riefer has been guiding software teams through the technical, ...

    • Windows Communication Foundation 4 Step by Step 

      Sharp, John (Microsoft Press, 2010)
      Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to building connected, service-oriented applications. Teach yourself the essentials of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) 4 -- one step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing ...

    • Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Step by Step 

      Snyder, Mike; Steger, Jim; Landers, Brendan (Microsoft Press, 2011)
      The smart way to learn Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011—one step at a time! Use the easy-to-follow lessons to master the fundamentals of creating and managing accounts working directly within familiar tools such as Microsoft ...

    • Creative Character Design 

      Tillman, Bryan (Focal Press, 2011)
      Create compelling, original characters using archetypes and design elements such as shadows and line with the tips and techniques found in this image-packed book. Bryan Tillman bridges the gap between the technique of ...

    • Tradigital Blender: A CG Animator's Guide to Applying the Classic Principles of Animation 

      Hess, Roland (Focal Press, 2011)
      Expand your animation toolkit with foundational animation techniques, software expertise, professional best-practices, proven and time-tested work flows. Roland Hess, a leading Blender artist and instructor, expertly ...

    • Pro Tools 9: Music Production, Recording, Editing, and Mixing 

      Collins, Mike (Focal Press, 2011)
      Prepare yourself to be a great producer when using Pro Tools in your studio. Pro Tools 9 for Music Production is the definitive guide to the software for new and professional users, providing you with all the vital skills ...

    • Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound 

      MPSE, David Lewis Yewdall (Focal Press, 2011)
      Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, 4th edition relies on the professional experience of the author and other top sound craftspeople to provide a comprehensive explanation of film sound, including mixing, dubbing, ...

    • Mix Smart: Pro Audio Tips For Your Multitrack Mix 

      Case, Alex (Focal Press, 2011)
      After you've recorded the perfect song, you're only halfway there! Mixing is where the magic really happens and getting the perfect mix is a challenge. One of the most elusive arts of the recording practice, mixing can ...

    • 3D TV and 3D Cinema: Tools and Processes for Creative Stereoscopy 

      Mendiburu, Bernard (Focal Press, 2011)
      Until recently there was no such thing as stereoscopic television. It was a dream, a concept, but now it is a reality a nascent medium that is being shaped by aesthetic, business, and technological forces.The quest for ...

    • Adobe Photoshop CS5 for photographers : a professional image editor's guide to the creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC 

      Evening, Martin (Focal Press, 2010)
      This book was initially aimed at intermediate to advanced users who, as the title suggests, were photographers. But it soon became apparent that all sorts of people were enjoying the book. Over the years I have adapted the ...

    • The naked and the lens: a guide to nude photography 

      Benjamin, Louis (Focal Press, 2010)
      This book was only possible through the contributions and inspiration of a lot of people, and I’m certain that what I’m writing here will not cover everyone, or do justice to the people who are mentioned. You all have my ...

    • The makeup artist handbook: techniques for film, television, photography, and theatre 

      Davis, Gretchen; Hall, Mindy (Focal Press, 2012)
      Get professional techniques usually known only by Hollywood makeup artists in this full-color, comprehensive book from accomplished makeup pros Gretchen Davis and Mindy Hall. The two come to you with impressive backgrounds ...

    • Focus On Adobe Photoshop: Focus on the Fundamentals 

      Hilz, Corey (Focal Press, 2011)
      This no-nonsense, highly affordable, and inspiring guide walks photographers new to Photoshop through the end to end Photoshop workflow. Starting from the moment you download your images off your memory card, photographer ...

    • The Adobe Photoshop layers book 

      Lynch, Richard (Focal Press, 2012)
      Layers are the building blocks for working in Photoshop. With the correct use of the Layers Tool, you can edit individual components of your images nondestructively to ensure that your end result is a combination of the ...

    • Lighting for digital video and television 

      Jackman, John (Focal Press, 2010)
      I participate in a number of Internet forums related to video production and often field questions about lighting issues. After a thread where several of us explained to a beginner why he needed to light his videos, one ...

    • How to cheat in Photoshop Elements 9: discover the magic of Adobe's best kept secret 

      Asch, D. (Focal Press, 2011)
      We doubt if any readers of this book are going to start at the beginning and work their way diligently through to the end. in fact, you’re probably only reading this section because your computer’s just crashed and you ...

    • Developing websites with jQuery mobile 

      David, Matthew (Focal Press, 2011)
      One of the most popular frameworks used to build out complex web pages is jQuery, an Open Source solution managed by community volunteers. This article is going to take a deep dive in jQuery for mobile development. You ...

    • Rendering HTML5 Illustration 

      David, Matthew (Focal Press, 2010)
      Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and CANVAS are two new tools introduced in HTML5 that you can use to add illustration and interactive animation to your Web pages. Understand why there are two different formats, how you can ...

    • The practical zone system for film and digital photography: Classic tool, universal applications 

      Johnson, Chris (Focal Press, 2012)
      In this fifth edition of The Practical Zone System, Chris Johnson updates his classic manual on Ansel Adams's landmark technique for the digital age. Whether you are a beginning, large-format, or professional photographer, ...

    • Digital Restoration from Start to Finish - How to repair old and damaged photographs 

      Ctein (Focal Press, 2010)
      Digital photo restoration is no more magical or mysterious than ordinary photographic printing . . . and no less. It still feels like a minor miracle has occurred when a lovely photographic print, brand-new or restored to ...