LibGuides: Animation and Game Arts: Visual Effects

Introduction

Below are resources from the library, including video tutorials, visual references, and books on all things VFX.

Books from the Library

The Visual Effects Producer: Understanding the Art and Business of VFX

VFX Artistry a Visual Tour of How the Studios Create their Magic

Real Time Visual Effects for the Technical Artist

The Complete Guide to Photorealism for Visual Effects, Visualization and Games

Elemental Magic: The Art of Special Effects Animation

Creating Special Effects for TV and Video

The VES Handbook of Visual Effects: Industry Standard VFX Practices and Procedures

Resources on VFX

GDC Vault
(Informa / Game Developers Conference) GDC Vault is a collection of in-depth design, technical and inspirational talks, and slides from the influencers of the game development industry, taken from over 20 years of the worldwide Game Developers Conferences.

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Stash Media Collection
(Stash Media) Thousands of motion design, animation, and VFX projects, including behind-the-scenes features, interviews with professionals, trends and techniques, advertising, brand films, music videos; and short films.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
(LinkedIn) Online video training tutorials on various topics, applications, and software packages including audio and video production, 3D animation, AutoCAD, Maya, web design, computer programming, and business and office applications.

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- This product was acquired and licensed by Continuing Education, not Seneca Libraries. It is only on our site as a courtesy and research convenience.

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Safari Books Online (also known as O'Reilly for Higher Education)
(ProQuest / O'Reilly) Provides full-text access to thousands of e-books and videos in IT, Business, Math, Engineering, Design, and other topics.

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Kanopy
(Kanopy) Full-length streamed videos including popular documentaries, feature films, and professional educational films covering the arts, business, education, global studies, health, media and communication, science, social science, and technical training.

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You can also search the catalogue for books and eBooks by using the subject searches below:

Adobe After Effects
Cinematography - Special Effects
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