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BSL Mini TOPICS for TOTS: Greetings & Manners, Colours, Weather, Minibeasts, Happy Birthday: British Sign Language Vocabulary (Let’s Sign Early Years)
Colourful illustrations with pictures and signs to educate the senses and stimulate hand and mind coordination. A simple and enjoyable route to learning.
In addition to the clear needs of individuals who are deaf or partially hearing, sign language is also used in communication with children and adults with a wide range of special needs such as:
• Learning disability
• Down Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Additional speech, language & communication needs
• To benefit development through Baby Signing
• English as a second languageBeing able to identify and name everyday objects and events can enhance young children’s self esteem and sense of achievement.
Learn how to greet people, the names of colours, what’s the weather like today, is that a bee or a wasp? And how to sign ‘Happy Birthday’ to your friends and family.
This book is also available as a Kindle ebook. Tablets and touch-screen technology can be particularly beneficial to reluctant readers and are an important way to engage key groups of young children where literacy is a concern.
The same Colour, Weather and Minibeast topics are also separately available as Kindle ebooks in Flashcard format, one sign per page for easy mobile reference for smart phone and tablets – low-cost and easy to carry and refer to on the go with appeal to learners of all ages and abilities.
This printed book provides a collection of their contents with some extras.
The key-word vocabulary enables constructions in both British Sign Language (BSL) and Sign Supported English (SSE). Ideal for young children who are deaf or have special educational needs (SEN) in addition to all sign language learners and baby signers.
Includes: Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet.
Each topic is colour-coded for easy reference and begins with a summary page of the signs, making a useful reminder page to go back to and test what you have learned.
Additional pictorial graphics based on the Mulberry Symbols with kind permission.
Some signs, particularly those for colours, have a number of regional variations and the illustrations show more than one option..
The most commonly used versions of signs have been chosen but regional variations need to be checked with your local BSL community and face to face contact with native sign language users is recommended as the best way to learn.
Supported by the Let’s Sign BSL publications.
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Barbie: All Dolled Up: Celebrating 50 Years of Barbie
As the world’s most famous doll celebrates her 50th birthday, this fully illustrated, interactive book commemorates five decades of Barbie history in fabulous style “Barbie: All Dolled Up” is a vibrant, interactive celebration of Barbie’s 50th anniversary. Fully illustrated, this unique book features rare artwork and memorabilia throughout: original 1960s packaging, old Barbie comic books, designers’ sketches and much, much more will be reproduced both as flat art and as 3-d pieces, for a tactile presentation which truly brings Barbie to life. The book will be broken into chapters according to key eras in Barbie’s development – 1959-60s, the Mod Era of ’67-’70, the big, bold ’80s, the Totally Hair ’90s, up to the present day. The narrative combines historical detail with personal memories of Barbie through quotes from mums & daughters, celebrities, designers and more. Fully licensed by Mattel: “Barbie: All Dolled Up” piggybacks a year of events and marketing initiatives being staged for the 50th Anniversary. Media event: The anniversary year has already acres of coverage in the fashion press (“Elle”, “Vogue”, “Glamour” etc) and national newspapers (“Guardian”, “Telegraph”, “Independent”, “Metro” etc). Remarkably large audience: From 5 to 50, Barbie bridges the generations. Interactive features and rare artwork: Original ’60s packaging, old Barbie comic books, designers’ sketches and much more will be reproduced both as flat art and 3-d pieces, for a tactile presentation of the rarest Barbie ephemera. High profile names: Noted celebrities and fashion designers including Diane Von Furstenburg, Anna Sui, Vera Wang and Badgley Mischka have contributed quotes on Barbie and her influence for use in the book. Huge collectible market: Limited edition Barbie dolls sell for hundreds of pounds, and collectors websites and magazines abound.Read more
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Fascinating Facts to Blow Your Curious Mind: An awesome collection of the wildest trivia about everything on Earth … and beyond!
Did you know that the reason you can never find the end of a rainbow is because they are actually full circles?
Or that our fingers shrivel up when they get wet because our bodies are adapting to give us a better grip in the water?
Fascinating Facts to Blow Your Curious Mind features unlikely and hilarious trivia on everything from history and animals to the ocean and space, as well as a special section on little-known knowledge which one day just might save your life.
Inside, you can also find answers to such key questions as:
Are we all related?
What is more dangerous, a koala or a crocodile?
Did the Pope cause the Black Death?
Why was ‘New York’ once known as ‘New Orange’?
Should you use spiderwebs as a bandage?
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Squishmallows Official Collectors’ Guide: The Perfect Gift For Fans Of The #1 Plush Property
This authorised book is the perfect gift for fans of the #1 plush property
Based on the bestselling squishy toy, this adorable collector’s guide is the perfect gift for any Squishmallows fan!
They’re lovable, they’re squishy―they’re Squishmallows! This OFFICIAL Collector’s Guide is packed with quirky tidbits, top-ten lists, bios & stats, and a “rarity factor” for Squishmallows’ collectible characters. Filled with hundreds of colorful photos and unique art styles. Avid fans, new collectors, young or old, Squishmallows: The Collector’s Guide is perfect for just about anyone!
Squishmallows are plush toys that are here to fill your hearts with love and affection. Since 2017, the versatile Squishmallows have grown into an international phenomenon and offer comfort, support, and warmth as friends, couch companions, bedtime buddies, and travel teammates. With more than 500 Squishmallows characters to collect, young fans can aspire to be like their favorite characters. Each Squishmallow has its own unique name and storyline to add to the fun.
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The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age
PRE-ORDER THE PAPERBACK NOW AND DISCOVER THE SIX SECRETS TO HEALTH AND HAPPINESS AT ANY AGE FROM THE 102-YEAR-OLD WOMAN WHO KNOWS BETTER THAN ANYONE
‘Astonishing. Contains so many lightbulb moments it could power the national grid. Truly one of the most inspirational women you’ll ever meet’ ELIZABETH DAY, How To Fail podcast
‘You will love the stories, you will learn how to honour your health and your body, and in the end, you’ll love life that much more. Dr Gladys […] writes one of those rare gems of a story that teaches as much as it inspires’ Dr Edith Eger, New York Times bestselling Author of The Choice and The Gift
__________There’s really no one quite like Dr Gladys McGarey.
Age 8 years old, she met Gandhi in India who instilled in her life lessons about love.
She began her medical practice at a time when women couldn’t own their own bank accounts, and accumulated thousands of patients.
At 85 she travelled to Afghanistan to teach rural woman safer birthing practices, resulting in a 47% decrease in infant mortality rates in the area.
Dr. Gladys McGarey revolutionised holistic medicine. Now, aged 102 and still practising as a doctor, she shares her powerful secrets so you can live your own life with joy, vitality and purpose at any age – just as she has.
In a voice that is both practical and inspiring, Dr Gladys shares life-changing stories of miraculous healing from her thousands of patients of all ages, as well as her own experiences as a mother of six, and her survival of both heartbreak and illness, as heard on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.
Dr. Gladys will change the way you think not only about health and healing but what leads to a life filled with joy and satisfaction.
__________‘I want everyone to pick up this book and read it. [Dr Gladys is] an inspiration to me and to many people in the world’ Deepak Chopra
‘Incredibly insightful. Very special. Full of wisdom. I can’t think of a single person that this book won’t help’ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
‘If you want to know the secret to living a truly good life then I don’t imagine there’s anyone you’d be better off hearing from’ Jane Garvey, Times Radio
‘Amazing. Leaves you feeling like you’ve taken something away. This book is moving as well as being filled with practical wisdom. Beautifully written’ Nadiya Hussain
‘Refreshingly simple and practical. The good doctor’s sound advice feels achievable, and readers will feel inspired and energized’ Booklist
‘Dr. Gladys is a global pioneer who has helped transform our very definition of health and healing. Her extraordinary book will offer millions of readers the simple yet revolutionary secrets to discover true health and happiness at any age’ Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever and The Pegan Diet
‘Gladys McGarey’s approach is just what the doctor ordered. She inhabits the real world where body, brain, and spirit are inseparable, and her century of wisdom is infused with science, medicine, and soul’ Dr. Robert Waldinger, Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and New York Times bestselling author of The Good Life
‘Dr. Gladys is as illuminating as she is engaging. Her combination of medical knowledge and lived experience will be an empowering guide for legions’ Sara Gottfried MD, New York Times bestselling author of Women, Food, and Hormones
‘Truly one of the most inspirational women you’ll ever meet’ Elizabeth Day, How to Fail Podcast
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There’s a Bear in Your Book: A soothing bedtime story from Tom Fletcher (Who’s in Your Book?)
Help Sleepy Bear get ready for bed in this interactive story from bestselling author Tom Fletcher – now available as a board book!
OH, LOOK! A bear has wandered into your book!
And – what’s that noise? He’s yawning! He looks like he’s ready for bed.
Can you help him drift off to sleep?This warm, gentle adventure combines interactive fun with a night-time routine to help little ones wind down before they go to bed – and is now available as a board book.
Who’s in Your Book?
Interactive adventures for big imaginationsAlso in this series:
There’s a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and fun
There’s a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibility
There’s an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusion
There’s an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviour
There’s a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindness
There’s a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up fun
There’s a Unicorn in Your Book: explores soothing your worries through sharing themRead more
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Variable Valve Timings: Memoirs of a car tragic
‘What defines the car-saddo condition is not being able to recall a time when the toy-car-era of your life actually ended. Because for us sufferers, it never does.’
Nobody knows cars like Chris Harris does. He calls it ‘unhinged geekery’, but the rest of the world call it infectious enthusiasm, adrenalin fuelled escapism and rigorous journalistic integrity.
And then there are his famous skills at the wheel, from city cars to rally cars, not forgetting the Guinness World Record 3.4km sideways in an electric car.
And now for the first time, Harris takes us down the road of his life-long obssession with the automobile – along surprising diversions, around hazards and obstructions, down the fast lane collecting Gs and back to the lock-up to prep the stock.
From the six-year-old who could recite the stats from What Car? magazine to the YouTube car guru whose honest reviews got him banned by Ferrari. From the Scalextric track of his childhood, to podiums as a racing driver out in the world. From behind his garage doors to the floodlit Top Gear studio.
Variable Valve Timings brings you an incredibly engaging story of adventure and petrolhead joy, told with wit, warmth and disarming honesty. This book is a true one-off, just like Chris.
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 Handbook: The Ultimate Mastery Guide to Effortlessly Learn the Latest Tools, Techniques and Tricks in Photoshop Elements 2024
Photoshop Elements 2024 is a potent photo-handling and editing software. With its extensive toolkit, cutting-edge features, and intuitive interface, it’s a great option for pros looking to enhance their design skills and produce outstanding shots. Professionals in a range of industries can improve their graphic design business and create exceptional visual content with Photoshop Elements 2024.
This thorough guide is a step-by-step tool created to assist you in mastering Photoshop Elements 2024. It has been shown to boost graphic work and increase productivity, and it comes highly recommended. By following this guide, you will acquire the knowledge and expertise required to handle Photoshop Elements 2024 with ease, as well as learn about the most recent features of the image editing program. This book is jam-packed with comprehensive instructions that will walk you through each process, feature, tool, and function of Photoshop Elements with ease. By the time you finish the book, you will understand how to improve and polish every kind of image to make it look faultless and appealing.
With the recent use of reels on various social media platforms, this one-of-a-kind book will also teach you how to create both photo reels and video stories with which you will be able to share important moments you have captured and merged together.
This guide will teach you the following:- Get acquainted with the user interface and workspace
- Exploring exciting new features of Photoshop Elements 2024 and maximizing them effectively
- Delve into the essential concepts of photo editing
- Learn about image resolution, color modes, and file formats
- Master the art of making photos attractive and appealing
- Discover the power of Photoshop Elements 2024’s editing tools
- Learn how to capture and compose stunning photographs
- Discover how to import, organize, and tag your images
- Arrange, merge, link, and unlink layers
- Gain insights into working with layers, filters, and adjustments.
- Take advantage of the “Guided Edit” mode for a wide range of photo enhancements.
- Utilize the Quick mode and the instant fix editor for swift actions
- Create a streamlined workflow for easy access to your photos
- Dive into advanced editing techniques and creative effects
- Master the art of photo restoration, retouching, and special effects
- Work effectively with the use of Elements Organizer.
This book offers detailed instructions, useful guidance, and creative inspiration for both novice and seasoned users seeking to improve their abilities. With its thorough explanations and practical methodology, you’ll quickly become comfortable interacting and using Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024.
Start today to realize your creative potential and develop into an expert picture editor and photographer.
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Alter Ego: Avatars and their Creators
Portraits of online gamers from around the world are paired with images of their 3D alter egos, with profiles of both real and virtual characters. The book is both an entertainment, and a serious look at a phenomenon that is shaping the way that humans interact. With an introduction by Julian Dibbell, and a glossary of terms.Read more
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Timing for Animation, 40th Anniversary Edition
Timing for Animation has been one of the pillars of animation since it was first published in 1981. Now this 40th anniversary edition captures the focus of the original and enhances this new edition with fresh images, techniques, and advice from world-renowned animators. Not only does the text explore timing in traditional animation, but also timing in digital works.
Vibrant illustrations and clear directions line the pages to help depict the various methods and procedures to bring your animation to life. Examples include timing for digital production, digital storyboarding in 2D, digital storyboarding in 3D, and the use of After Effects, as well as interactive games, television, animals, and more. Learn how animated scenes should be arranged in relation to each other, how much space should be used, and how long each drawing should be shown for maximum dramatic effect.
All you need to breathe life into your animation is at your fingertips with Timing for Animation.
Key Features:
- Fully revised and updated with modern examples and techniques
- Explores the fundamentals of timing, physics, and animation
- Perfect for the animation novice and the expert
Get straight to the good stuff with simple, no-nonsense instruction on the key techniques like stretch and squash, animated cycles, overlapping, and anticipation.
Trying to time weight, mood, and power can make or break an animation—get it right the first time with these tried and tested techniques.
Authors
Harold Whitaker was a BAFTA-nominated professional animator and educator for 40 years; many of his students number among today’s most outstanding animation artists.
John Halas, known as “The father of British animation” and formerly of Halas & Batchelor Animation Studio, produced more than 2,000 animation films, including the legendary Animal Farm (1954) and the award-winning Dilemma (1981). He was also the founder and president of the International Animated Film Association (ASIFA) and former Chairman of the British Federation of Film Societies.
Tom Sito is Professor of Animation at the University of Southern California and has written numerous books and articles on animation. Tom’s screen credits include Shrek (2001) and the Disney classics Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), and The Lion King (1994). In 1998, Tom was named by Animation Magazine as one of the 100 Most Important People in Animation.
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Unreal Engine 5 Character Creation, Animation, and Cinematics: Create custom 3D assets and bring them to life in Unreal Engine 5 using MetaHuman, Lumen, and Nanite
Get to grips with the base workflow and create your own cinematic scenes in UE5 by learning to develop the main elements, animate, and combine them into a complete rendered movie scene with the help of key images printed in color
Key Features
- Perform your entire rigging and animation workflow inside Unreal Engine 5 using Control Rig tools
- Create hand-keyed animations and clean up motion capture natively in Unreal Engine
- Learn the basics of creating 3D assets and customizing a MetaHuman for your movie needs
Book Description
Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) offers beginners and seasoned professionals the ability to create detailed movie scenes with realistic human characters using MetaHuman and combine it with custom props and environments. It also comes with built-in industry standard animation tools to develop such scenes in a fraction of the time compared to old methods. This book takes you through the entire 3D movie production pipeline using free (open – source) software.
By following the step-by-step, beginner-friendly tutorials in this book, you’ll learn how to create your own custom 3D assets in Blender and texture these 3D assets in Quixel Mixer. Next, you’ll take these completed 3D assets into Unreal Engine 5 and use them to build a virtual 3D movie set for your 3D movie. You’ll also populate your 3D movie set by using Quixel MegaScans assets and create and customize your own photorealistic human character using MetaHuman Creator and UE5. As you advance, you’ll discover how to rig, skin, and animate these 3D assets and characters using Blender and UE5’s new Control Rig. Finally, you’ll explore the process of setting up your movie cameras and animation sequences and rendering your 3D movie using UE5’s Sequencer.
By the end of this Unreal Engine book, you’ll have learned how to combine different elements in UE5 to make your own movies and cinematics.
What you will learn
- Create, customize, and use a MetaHuman in a cinematic scene in UE5
- Model and texture custom 3D assets for your movie using Blender and Quixel Mixer
- Use Nanite with Quixel Megascans assets to build 3D movie sets
- Rig and animate characters and 3D assets inside UE5 using Control Rig tools
- Combine your 3D assets in Sequencer, include the final effects, and render out a high-quality movie scene
- Light your 3D movie set using Lumen lighting in UE5
Who this book is for
This book is for beginners to Unreal Engine or 3D animation and art in general who want to learn the entire process of creating 3D movies with Unreal Engine 5. Experienced 3D artists and animators new to UE5 will also find this book invaluable as it covers cutting-edge techniques for making real-time 3D movies using Unreal Engine, Blender, Quixel Mixer, and Quixel Bridge. Although prior experience with 3D software is not necessary, it will be helpful in understanding the concepts more easily.
Table of Contents
- An Introduction to Blender’s 3D Modeling and Sculpting Tools
- Modeling a Robot Drone Character
- Let’s Sculpt an Alien Plant!
- UV Maps and Texture Baking
- Texturing Your Models inside Quixel Mixer
- Exploring Unreal Engine 5
- Setting Up Materials in UE 5
- Using MetaHuman to Create a Photorealistic Human for UE5
- Building a Virtual 3D Movie Set in UE5
- Adding Lighting and Atmospheric Visual Effects in UE5
- Alien Plant Joint Setup in Blender
- Alien Plant Skinning in Blender
- Robot Joint Setup and Skinning in Blender
- Making a Custom Rig for Our Alien Plant with Control Rig
- Creating a Control Rig with Basic IK Controls for a Robot in UE5
(N.B. Please use the Look Inside option to see further chapters)
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So You Want to Vlog?: How to start from scratch, find your voice & share your stories
So, you’re an aspiring vlogger? Your new favorite content creator, Andrea Valeria of “It’s a Travel O.D.,” has broken down the vlogging process for you, without taking herself too seriously or getting overly technical. From naming your vlog, refining your style, and advancing your skills—to the satisfaction of publishing your very first video—you now have a vlogging mentor (and maybe your first viewer!). In this vlogging guide, you’ll learn: -What exactly is a vlog? -Finding your space in the vlogging world -What you need to get started vlogging -How to tell an engaging story through video -Shooting and editing techniques for newbies Get started on your first vlog. Then return to this book for mentorship when you come up with questions or need a little encouragement.Read more
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I’m a pretty big deal… on Instagram: Cute Social Media Fan Notebook, Perfect Gift Idea For IG Influencer
120 page lined notebook
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Special Effects: An Oral History; Interviews with 37 Masters: Interviews with 37 masters spanning 100 years
Spanning a century of film technology from the early innovations of George M li s to the most recent Matrix films, a tribute to the use of illusion in movies features interviews with thirty-seven international special effects masters and more than 1,000 illustrations, in a volume complemented by a list of recommended DVD films. 15,000 first printinRead more
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Clockwork Game Design
Only by finding and focusing on a core mechanism can you further your pursuit of elegance in strategy game design.
Clockwork Game Design is the most functional and directly applicable theory for game design. It details the clockwork game design pattern, which focuses on building around fundamental functionality. You can then use this understanding to prescribe a system for building and refining your rulesets. A game can achieve clarity of purpose by starting with a strong core, then removing elements that conflict with that core while adding elements that support it.
Filled with examples and exercises detailing how to put the clockwork game design pattern into use, this book is a must-have manual for designing games.
- A hands-on, practical book that outlines a very specific approach to designing games
- Develop the mechanics that make your game great, and limit or remove factors that disrupt the core concept
- Practice designing games through the featured exercises and illustrations
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ADOBE PREMIERE PRO 2023: An Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners
Unleash your Creativity and Master the art of Video Editing with “Adobe Premiere Pro 2023 – An Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners.” Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced editor, this book is designed to help you achieve your video editing goals with ease. It provides step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations to help you navigate through Premiere Pro and create high-quality videos effortlessly.Inside the book, you will learn how to navigate through Premiere Pro’s interface, organize media files, edit video and audio tracks, create and customize transitions and effects, utilize color grading and correction tools, work with text and titles, add music and sound effects, and record and edit voiceovers.
Additionally, you will learn how to apply keyframes and motion graphics to your videos, export your finished projects, use proxies, third-party plugins, masks, and tracking, as well as edit for social media platforms, and troubleshoot common issues.
Don’t let video editing intimidate you any longer – pick up this illustrated step-by-step guide and start creating Amazing videos today!
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Learn Adobe Animate CC for Multiplatform Animations: Adobe Certified Associate Exam Preparation (Adobe Certified Associate (ACA))
Knowing the industry-standard animation and interactivity tool Adobe Animate CC can help you get a foothold in the exciting web design and mobile app-development world. Learn Animate CC by building cool creative projects that will teach you how to:
- Design and animate vector artwork
- Compose an animated greeting card using HTML5
- Build a promotional video with text and images animated in 3D
- Build an interactive poem generator using JavaScript
- Construct a working digital clock using ActionScript
- Design and code an interactive quiz for mobile devices
This study guide uses video integrated with text to help you gain real-world skills that will get you started in your career designing and building multiplatform animations using Adobe Animate CC and lays the foundation for taking the Adobe Certified Associate certification exam in that field. A mix of 7 project-based lessons, 10 hours of practical videos, and interactive quizzes prepares you for an entry-level position in a competitive job market.
Purchasing this book gives you access to valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book’s “Getting Started” section to unlock access to:
- Web Edition containing instructional video embedded in the complete text of the book with interactive review questions along with product updates
- Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects in the book
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Lighting for Animation: The Art of Visual Storytelling
Lighting for Animation is designed with one goal in mind – to make you a better artist. Over the course of the book, Jasmine Katatikarn and Michael Tanzillo (Senior Lighting TDs, Blue Sky Studios) will train your eye to analyze your work more critically, and teach you approaches and techniques to improve your craft. Focusing on the main philosophies and core concepts utilized by industry professionals, this book builds the foundation for a successful career as a lighting artist in visual effects and computer animation. Inside you’ll find in-depth instruction on:
• Creating mood and storytelling through lighting
• Using light to create visual shaping
• Directing the viewer’s eye with light and color
• Gathering and utilizing reference images
• Successfully lighting and rendering workflows
• Render layers and how they can be used most effectively
• Specific lighting scenarios, including character lighting, environment lighting, and lighting an animated sequence
• Material properties and their work with lighting
• Compositing techniques essential for a lighter
• A guide on how to start your career and achieve success as a lighting artist
This book is not designed to teach software packages—there are websites, instructional manuals, online demos, and traditional courses available to teach you how to operate specific computer programs. That type of training will teach you how to create an image; this book will teach you the technical skills you need to make that image beautiful.
Key Features
- Stunning examples from a variety of films serve to inspire and inform your creative choices.
- Unique approach focuses on using lighting as a storytelling tool, rather than just telling you which buttons to press.
- Comprehensive companion website contains lighting exercises, assets, challenges, and further resources to help you expand your skillset.
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The Muvipix.com Guide to Adobe Premiere Elements 2024: The tools, and how to use them, to make movies on your personal computer
From the basics of video editing with Premiere Elements, like capturing your media and building a timeline, to advanced functions, like creating customized effects and building projects for social media, videomaker support site Muvipix co-founder Steve Grisetti will show you:* How to use the Motion Tracking tool, Candid Moments and the Smart Trim tools to edit and enhance your videos.
* How to navigate the streamlined Quick View editing space.
* How to create and upload videos directly to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
* How to use the new Color Match tool.
* How to create automatic Highlight Reels.
* The magic of keyframing, Premiere Elements’ most versatile and powerful tool for creating motion paths and special effects.
* How to use the options in the program’s Export & Share workspace to create movies and share your videos online.Read more
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Basics Animation 03: Drawing for Animation
The thinking process behind drawing, characters, composition and movement, narrative and adaptation are all fully examined in the latest title “Drawing for Animation”. Drawing is a fundamental part of the preparatory stages of virtually all design-led projects. It is the core method by which ideas and concepts may be envisaged and ultimately shared with collaborators, clients and audiences. Aimed at students and those interested in entering the animation business, this book explores the pre-production work essential for producing great animation. It is supported by student exercises and includes varied contributions from pioneers in the industry, as well as contemporary practitioners.Read more
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Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing: The ultimate guide to editing video with FCP for Mac, 2nd Edition: The ultimate guide to editing video with FCP 10.6.6 for Mac
Unlock the hidden gems of video editing with Iain Anderson, Apple Certified Trainer
Bonus 1: Get the Ultimate FCP Keyboard Shortcut Cheat-Sheet for maximum speed!
Bonus 2: Get Free Digital Updates for your book, regardless of the format you purchase!
Key Features
- Covers the newest FCP features (v10.6.6, June 2023) and is extensively tested with the latest bug fixes.
- Easy-to-follow and well-organized, with clear explanations and helpful tips for beginners and experienced users.
- Updated with the latest features, including a new 360 Workflows Appendix, Object Tracking, advanced color correction techniques, and much more.
Book Description
Elevate your video editing skills with Final Cut Pro, the ultimate tool for efficient and professional editing, offering powerful new features to enhance your workflow and give your videos a stunning look.
The second edition of this comprehensive guide covers exciting new features in FCP, teaching you how to streamline your workflow with customizable workspaces, shortcuts, and advanced trimming tools. Explore best-in-class titles and a comprehensive suite of visual effects in Final Cut Pro for dynamic videos, create a great-sounding mix with Final Cut Pro’s audio tools, and utilize the magnetic timeline, multicam editing, and advanced color correction for every project.
Whether you’re creating content for social media, YouTube, or Hollywood, Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing, Second Edition is your ultimate guide to professional video editing. Get your copy today and take your video editing skills to the next level.
What you will learn
- Organize and manage media from multiple sources
- Edit and manipulate video with an intuitive interface and powerful tools
- Streamline your workflow with customizable workspaces and keyboard shortcuts
- Sync and edit multicam interviews with ease and learn advanced trimming techniques
- Use advanced audio and color grading tools to achieve a professional-quality finish
- Work with other editors using the built-in collaboration tools
- Create stunning visual effects and complex motion graphics titles
- Export video projects in a variety of formats for delivery to multiple platforms and user devices
Who this book is for
This book is designed to help everyone: creative professionals, anyone new to video editing, and existing editors switching from other video editing systems to Final Cut Pro or stepping up from iMovie.
Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you’ll find this FCP book highly valuable. All you need to get started is a basic familiarity with macOS.
Table of Contents
- Quick start: An Introduction to FCP
- Before the Edit: Production Tips
- Bring It In: Importing Your Footage
- Sort It Out: Reviewing and Keywording
- Choose Your Favorites: Selecting, Rating, and Searching
- Build the Spine of the Story: Quick Assembly
- Cover It Up: Connections, Cutaways, and Storylines
- Neaten the edges: Trimming Techniques
- Consider Your Options: Multicam, Replacing, and Auditions
- Explore a Little: Compound Clips and Timeline Tricks
- Play with Light: Color Correction and Grading
- Refine and Smooth: Video Properties and Effects
- Blend and Warp: Video Transitions and Retiming
- Boost the Signal: Audio Sweetening
- A Few Words: Titles and Generators
- You’re Done: Exporting Your Edit and Finishing Up
- Appendix A, 360 Video Workflows
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Video Editing Made Easy with DaVinci Resolve 18: Create quick video content for your business, the web, or social media
Boost your audience on social media by leveraging DaVinci Resolve 18 and share impressive micro-content with the guidance of a certified Blackmagic Design training partner
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Key Features
- Enhance your content with creative editing, VFX composition, color grading, and sound editing techniques
- Learn techniques to generate quick video content to engage and increase your audience
- Discover the latest features and hacks of DaVinci Resolve 18 to realize your creative ideas
Book Description
Micro content dominates social media marketing, but subpar editing and low-quality videos can shrink your audience. Elevate your social media game with DaVinci Resolve – the world’s most trusted name in color grading that has been used to grade Hollywood films, TV shows, and commercials. Version 18 enables you to edit, compose VFX, mix sound, and deliver videos for different platforms, including social media and the web.
You’ll learn the basics of using DaVinci Resolve 18 to create video content, by first gaining an overview of creating a complete short video for social media distribution directly from within the “Cut” page. You’ll discover advanced editing, VFX composition, color grading, and sound editing techniques to enhance your content and fix common video content issues that occur while using consumer cameras or mobile phones.
By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to use DaVinci Resolve to edit, fix, finish, and publish short-form video content directly to social media sites such as YouTube, Twitter, and Vimeo.
What you will learn
- Explore how to edit, add effects, and post to social media using the new Cut page
- Deliver video projects swiftly to a variety of social media formats using the Cut page
- Fix problems with videos, such as stabilizing footage and syncing audio
- Enhance the quality of your videos through color correction and other visual effects techniques
- Discover how to use the Neural Engine AI in the Studio Version of DaVinci Resolve to speed up your work
- Add subtitles and dubbed audio to help your videos reach a wider audience
Who this book is for
This book is for beginner content makers looking for quick techniques to improve their skills and work. It’s also useful for experienced content makers who want to begin using DaVinci Resolve for its advanced features. The book acts as a practical training manual for social media marketers, influencers, short film makers, small business owners creating their own content, vloggers, and film/media studies students at schools, colleges, or universities.
Table of Contents
- Getting Started with Resolve – Publishing your first Cut
- Adding Titles and Motion Graphics
- Polishing the Camera Audio – Getting it in Sync
- Adding Narration, Voice Dubbing, and Subtitles
- Creating Additional Sound
- Working with Archive footage
- Stabilizing Footage
- Hiding the EditCut: Making our Edit Invisible
- Green Screen
- Split screens and Picture in Picture
- Enhancing Colour for mood or style
- Studio only techniques – so much quicker
- Glossary of Terms
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The After Effects Illusionist: All the Effects in One Complete Guide
Harness the full power of After Effects by mastering its native plug-in effects. Author Chad Perkins breaks down the creation and application of each native plug-in effect available in the After Effects toolset. He also shows you how each can be used optimally in your own media project, when and why it makes sense to use each, and how to “break the rules” by using effects in unconventional ways.
Completely updated for CS6 and revised to include coverage of Keylight and the Cycore effects, you will learn every effect from color correction to distortion to simulation and all in between, putting the full power of After Effects in your hands. Included is instruction for using, among others:
- The 3D Camera Tracker
- The Cycore effects
- Matte tools, including Keylight and Refine Matte
- Color correction tools
- A wide array of pattern generating tools
The downloadable resources include project files, allowing you work hand-in-hand with the lessons contained in the book.
Customers who buy an electronic version of the book can contact Peter Linsley (peter.linsley@taylorandfrancis.com) with their receipt and Focal Press will grant access to the companion files.
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Learn to Produce Videos with FFmpeg: In Thirty Minutes or Less
This title was superseded by the 2018 Edition of the same name, which is now available on Amazon and other online booksellers. If you purchased this version, send proof of purchase to janozer@gmail.com and I’ll send you a free PDF copy of the update ($29.95 value). Note that the changes in the book are concentrated, with new sections on Bento4 in Chapters 10 and 12, and several new sections on live transcoding and AV1 encoding in Chapter 14. Otherwise, most of the book is the same, so having a physical copy of the old edition and a PDF of the new should not be a hassle. Note that if you wait and buy a physical copy of the new edition, you won’t get a PDF copy.
This focused 120-page book teaches readers how to use FFmpeg to create full adaptive bitrate ladders and package them into HLS or DASH formats. The book also includes a primer on terms and technologies related to streaming and recommended settings for all parameters detailed in the book.
Initial chapters focus on installing FFmpeg on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, and basics of command-line programming. Then the technology primer, and individual chapters on bitrate control, resolution, frame rate, I-, B-, P- and reference-frame settings. These are followed by chapters on H.264 and HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), which includes instruction on Apple tools Media File Segmenter, Variant Playlist Creator, and Media Stream Validator. Also covered is encoding for DASH with MP4Box. Next up are chapters on encoding HEVC with x265, and producing VP9, with the final chapter covering miscellaneous operations like concatenating multiple files, or computing PSNR with FFmpeg.
A downloadable zipped file includes all (Windows) batch files used in the book, which you can easily adapt for your own use, and a detailed Table of Contents and Index will help you find what you need. All these contents ensure that you’ll be able to Learn to Produce Videos with FFmpeg in 30 Minutes or Less.
(Note: the email in the book for the downloadable files is incorrect. Please email the request to jozer@mindspring.com. Sorry for any inconvenience).
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Adobe Photoshop 2024 Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Edit, Correct and Retouch Images with Photoshop
Unlock the Full Power of Photoshop 2024: Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Art of Image Editing
In a world where visual excellence is the standard, Photoshop reigns supreme as the ultimate tool for transforming ordinary images into extraordinary works of art. But what if you’ve never had the chance to grasp its full potential or harness its magic? Don’t fret – we’ve got the solution you’ve been longing for.
Introducing the Photoshop 2024 Masterclass, a book tailor-made for those who are looking to unleash their creative potential, whether you’re an amateur or a seasoned artist. This isn’t just a guide; it’s your ticket to photo-editing mastery.
In an age where every photographer, graphic designer, image editor, and visual artist craves precision and finesse, Adobe Photoshop 2024 stands as your trusted ally. With this cutting-edge toolkit in your arsenal, you can expand your graphic design empire and elevate your artistry to unparalleled heights. And, dear reader, you won’t want to miss out on the game-changing features Adobe Photoshop 2024 (version 25.0) brings to the table.
Our masterclass isn’t just a run-of-the-mill Photoshop book – it’s a treasure trove of knowledge and techniques that promise to supercharge your creative journey. Explore both the basics and advanced concepts through vivid, real-world examples that are guaranteed to ignite your passion and boost your productivity.
Are you a devoted photographer, a visionary graphic designer, or a creative soul eager to delve into the world of image editing? If so, prepare to embark on a transformational journey towards becoming a digital art virtuoso.
Whether you’re a novice looking to grasp the essentials or a seasoned pro yearning to harness the latest Photoshop 2024 enhancements, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s a sneak peek of what awaits you:
- ???? Unleash the full potential of Photoshop 2024 (version 25.0) with expert guidance.
- ???? Discover and master groundbreaking features like Generative AI, the contextual taskbar, and the game-changing Remove Tool.
- ???? Navigate Photoshop’s intricate web with ease, starting with the Home Screen.
- ????️ Dive into the world of pixel art with confidence.
- ???? Learn the art of monitor calibration for impeccable color accuracy.
- ???? Get up close and personal with the Zoom Tool for pixel-perfect precision.
- ???? Create, save, and breathe life into your digital canvas.
- ???? Seamlessly adapt to various Photoshop panels and workspaces.
- ???? Elevate your imagery with professional-level adjustments and enhancements.
- ✨ Effortlessly banish unwanted elements from your images with the formidable Remove Tool and finesse your retouching.
- ???? Master the intricate art of selecting subjects with complex outlines.
- ☁️ Seamlessly edit your files across devices, from desktop to mobile, with the convenience of Photoshop Cloud Documents.
- ???? Enhance your prowess in working with raw images using Camera Raw.
- ???? Breathe new life into low-resolution images with resampling and improvements.
- ????️ Effortlessly wield the power of selection tools and layer masks to transform your visuals.
- ????️ Explore the wonders of Clone Stamp and Healing Brush tools.
- ???? Push the boundaries of creativity with Adobe Filter and Liquify Filter.
This isn’t just a book; it’s your gateway to mastering the creative universe within Photoshop. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to inspiration, thanks to our user-friendly guide that makes learning Photoshop an exhilarating and straightforward journey.
Don’t let your creative potential go untapped – seize this opportunity to harness the extraordinary power of Photoshop 2024 and become the artist you’ve always aspired to be. It’s time to make magic with every pixel, stroke, and edit. Your Photoshop journey starts here.
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Game Audio Implementation: A Practical Guide Using the Unreal Engine
Game Audio Implementation offers a unique practical approach to learning all about game audio. If you’ve always wanted to hear your sound or music in a real game then this is the book for you. Each chapter is accompanied by its own game level where you can see the techniques and theories in action before working through over 70 exercises to develop your own demo level. Taking you all the way from first principles to complex interactive systems in the industry standard Unreal Engine© you’ll gain the skills to implement your sound and music along with a deep transferable knowledge of the principles you can apply across a range of other game development tools.
The accompanying website (www.gameaudioimplementation.com) includes:
- 12 downloadable demonstration games
- A unique exercise level for you to develop for your portfolio
- An up-to-date online bibliography with further reading for each chapter
- A free sound library with hundreds of game SFX
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Games As A Service: How Free to Play Design Can Make Better Games
The games industry is serious business and the role of a games designer has dramatically changed over just the last few years. Developers now have to rethink everything they know about the creative, technical and business challenges to adapt to the transition to games as a service.
Games as a Service: How Free to Play Design Can Make Better Games has been written to help designers overcome many of the fears and misconceptions surrounding freemium and social games. It provides a framework to deliver better games rather than the ‘evil’ or ‘manipulative’ experiences some designers fear with the move away from wasteful Products to sustainable, trustworthy Services.
Oscar Clark is a consultant and Evangelist for Everyplay from Applifier. He has been a pioneer in online, mobile and console social games services since 1998 including Wireplay (British Telecom), Hutchison Whampoa (3UK) and PlayStation®Home. He is a regular columnist on PocketGamer.Biz and is an outspoken speaker and moderator at countless games conferences on Games Design, Discovery, and Monetisation. He is also a notorious hat wearer.
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Elemental Magic , Volume 2: The Technique of Special Effects Animation
Design beautiful, professional-level animated effects with these detailed step-by-step tutorials from former Disney animator and animated effects expert Joseph Gilland. Filled with beautiful, full-color artwork, Elemental Magic, Volume II, breaks down the animated effect process from beginning to end-including booming explosions, gusting winds, magical incantations, and raging fires. He also breaks down the process of effects “clean-up,” as well as timing and frame rates. The companion website includes real-time footage of the author lecturing as he animates the drawings from the book. In these videos, he elucidates the entire process from blank page to final animation. See it all come to life like never before. Throughout the book, Joseph refers to and includes examples from his own professional work from feature films such as Lilo & Stitch and Tarzan.
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Stop-Motion Filmmaking: The Complete Guide to Fabrication and Animation (Required Reading Range)
Based on a world-class curriculum and cutting-edge industry practices, Stop-Motion Filmmaking offers step-by-step instruction in everything from puppet making and studio set-up to animation and filmmaking. Reflecting exciting advancements in the medium, animator and educator Christopher Walsh focuses closely on digital filmmaking techniques, and offers specific instruction for creating 3D designed and printed puppet components as well as hand-crafted elements. The book is enriched by exclusive online content in the form of detailed tutorials and examples, and by dynamic sidebars and inserts. Further accented by interviews with leading professionals from both the independent and major studio worlds, Stop-Motion Filmmaking is designed for dedicated students of the art form, and provides invaluable training for any serious artist who is driven to bring frame-by-frame worlds to life through puppet animation.Read more
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CTS-I Certified Technology Specialist-Installation Exam Guide
The Most Complete CTS-I Exam Study System
Published with InfoComm International, CTS-I Certified Technology Specialist-Installation Exam Guide provides comprehensive coverage of all exam objectives on the leading internationally recognized certification for audiovisual installation professionals. Each chapter features learning objectives, best practices, diagrams, photos, and chapter review questions with in-depth explanations. Designed to help you prepare for the CTS-I exam, this authoritative resource also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.
Covers all CTS-I exam objectives, including how to:
- Manage an AV project
- Interpret audiovisual documentation
- Conduct pre-installation activities
- Route, pull, and terminate cable
- Mount AV equipment
- Build and wire racks
- Install audio systems
- Install video systems
- Verify systems
- Work with networks
- Perform system closeout
Electronic content includes:
- Official CTS-I practice exam
- Links to a library of installation and AV math videos
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Draw Anime Faces and Feelings: 800 facial expressions from joy to terror, anger, surprise, sadness and more
Drawing Anime Faces and Feelings is a great book for all abilities!
Big facial expressions are essential to anime and manga. However, faces can be challenging.
With this book, improve your anime-drawing skills with instruction for facial features and expressions for a wide variety of ages, character types, hair styles and activities. With 800 different facial expressions, you’ll be able to draw your character in any emotional situation or with any reaction.
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‘Halo: The Great Journey – The Art of Building Worlds’
“‘The Art of Halo’; is the ultimate gallery of the Halo universe, with over 400 images including sketches and concept art by acclaimed artists such as Ashley Wood, detailed interiors and sweeping landscapes of Alex Chu, and Frank Capezzuto’s breathtaking spacescapes, plus commentary from the artists themselves and a Foreword from ‘the face of Halo,’ Frank O’Connor.”Read more
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The Art of Direction
Ron Ashtiani brings together twenty-five years of experience directing creative projects for games and film to share what it takes to be a successful art director in the entertainment industry today. Using his phenomenal artistic skills, art director and project management abilities, real-world examples, clear diagrams and text, he educates his readers on every element of stellar art design for both video games and movies. Providing creative and business leadership, as well as being a specialist consultant and a regular industry and educational public speaker, he is one of the most resourceful and well educated practitioners in the field of video game and movie art design and perfectly poised to teach others in the entertainment design industry.The fully-illustrated The Art of Direction will lead the reader on the journey of the art director, from how to craft an artistic vision to how to successfully manage a team of artists in bringing that vision to life and making the best creative decisions along the way.
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AirbrushTech: Learn to Custom Paint and Airbrush
Airbrush-Tech-Live was launched and went online early 2006. It welcomed all artists and encouraged them to participate in the groundbreaking new media format of Digital Interactive. Airbrush-Tech-Live was created because of a need to improve over previous publications that have been geared towards teaching various art forms. In a short amount of time, the digital magazine became one of the leading places for artists to gather and became hugely popular around the world. The Digital Magazine ran strong until 2010 when it was closed due to the collapse of the custom paint & airbrushing industry. Assembled in this book are many of the stories and educational step-by-step articles that were once a part of one the largest resource centers on the Internet for airbrush artists, fine artists, pinstripers and custom painters. The contents within are designed to quickly advance a beginner to a pro. The step-by-step articles have been written by award winning artists, Steven Craig, Denise Thurston, Mike Learn, Jason Jewett, Armando Huerta and many others. It takes many years to obtain the experience and expertise that is included in this book that will be beneficial to anyone from not having to learn by trial and error. Inside are in depth features on Professional Bodywork, Paint Repair and Color Sanding & Buffing show winning finishes. There are airbrushing tutorials for beginners, and advanced step-by-step articles for serious professionals such as how to paint special effects as faux metal grinding, wood grain, Crystal Effect and Chrome. Also inside are many illustrating lessons to have you painting like a master of the airbrush. We take a tour of the world famous Coast Airbrush Facility, teach you how to start up a money making business doing temporary airbrushed tattoos, and interviews with world renowned Artists Mike Learn and Armando Huerta. Plus… there is much, much more inside that is beneficial to anyone serious or tinkering with Custom Paint & Airbrushing.Read more
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Stress Relieving Color by Numbers for Adults Coloring Book: Amazing Patterns of Animals, Mandalas Landscape An Adult Activity Book
Looking for an antidote to stress?
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Further!Introducing our “Stress Relieving Color by Numbers for
Adults Coloring Book” This coloring book for adults will immerse you in a world of
creativity and relaxation as you bring to life captivating patterns of animals, mandalas, and
landscapes. Designed with teens, adults and seniors in mind, this activity book offers a
therapeutic escape from the pressures of everyday life.◆Features Of Color By
Numbers For Adults:- Diverse Patterns: This adult coloring book for
women and men explores a wide variety of intricate patterns, including animals, mandalas, and
landscapes, ensuring there’s something to suit every mood and preference. - Color
by Numbers: One can effortlessly follow the color-coded numbers, allowing you to create
stunning artwork without the stress of choosing colors. - Stress Relief: This
book belongs to the category of coloring books for adults relaxation that engages you in a
calming and meditative activity that helps reduce stress, anxiety, and promote
mindfulness. - High-Quality Paper: Our book is printed on premium paper,
ensuring your colors won’t bleed through, and your finished creations can be framed or
displayed. - Artistic Fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of completing
beautiful works of art, boosting your self-esteem and sense of accomplishment This adult
coloring book for men and women is meticulously created to release stress and
anxiety.
◆Benefits Of Color By Numbers For
Adults:- Relaxation and Stress Reduction: Coloring by numbers is a
proven way to unwind, relax, and de-stress, making it an ideal activity for busy adults seeking
tranquility. - Artistic Expression: This Adult color by number coloring book
will make you enjoy the therapeutic benefits of creative expression without the pressure of
choosing colors or creating designs from scratch. - Mindfulness and Focus:
Coloring engages your mind, fostering mindfulness and improving concentration, making
it an excellent tool for mindfulness practice. - Beautiful Keepsakes: Once
completed, your colored artworks can be proudly displayed or shared, serving as a reminder of
your creative journey. - Perfect Gift for Any Occasion: Whether it’s a birthday,
New Year’s celebration, Christmas, or Halloween present, this coloring book makes a
thoughtful and versatile gift for friends and loved ones. - Ideal for Travel: Take
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the coloring adventure on the road! This activity book for adults is a fantastic companion for
long road trips and airplane journeys, offering a creative and relaxing activity to pass the time
while traveling. - Versatile Enjoyment: Whether you’re seeking a solo artistic
escape or a delightful group activity, our coloring book offers a versatile and enjoyable
experience for adults of all ages.
Escape the stresses of daily life and start on a
creative journey with our “Stress Relieving Color by Numbers for Adults Coloring
Book.”This book provides the perfect opportunity to explore, express
yourself, and find serenity through art.★Rediscover the joy of coloring
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Happy Birthday Year Journal, Happy Birthday, 11: Emoji Happy 11th Birthday Journal Notebook, Birthday Emojis Journal for 11 Year Old Girls, Writing, … Girl!: Volume 11 (Memory…
Cute Emoji Activity Journal to Write & Draw in!Journaling is One of the Best Activities Young Children can Start. A Keepsake Memory Book for Special Thoughts, Drawings, Ideas, Doodles, Stories throughout the Year. Fun Way to Document Every Birthday Year and Watch the Development of Your Child, New Interests, Friends, Activities and Hobbies. Encourage Children to Begin Now, to Develop Good Writing and Journaling Skills
- Matte finish Cover Design
- Printed on White Paper
- 60# paper stock
- Travel Size, Perfect Backpack Size 6″ x 9″, 120 Lined & Framed Pages for Writing, Drawing, Sketching, & Doodling!
- Girl Emoji Birthday Journal
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Fun, Practical & Unique Gift for the Birthday Girl!
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Airbrush How-to with Mickey Harris (Air Skool)
“With over 35 years of experience under his belt, Mickey Harris is the ideal author to share with new and experienced airbrush artists what he’s learned in a lifetime of airbrush work. Harris’ new book starts with a little history, how he and a small group of his peers began to use the airbrush without any masks to paint T-shirts, motorcycles, hot rods and human bodies. Next comes Harris’ take on what makes a good airbrush, followed by some of the strokes that make up the foundation of any good airbrush painting. The chapter titled: How to Make a Living with an Airbrush, is Mickey’s version of Business 101 for airbrush artists. The rest of the book is given over to twelve airbrushing sequences. Each one starts with a sketch and ends with a completed mural or graphic painted on a panel, a truck or maybe a hot rod. Mickey’s captions explain each image: how he mixes paint to achieve the best viscosity, how the airbrush itself is adjusted, and how he blends the colours to create those beautiful fades. Over 400 images spread across 144 pages, with Mickey’s first person captions, help make this book the next best thing to a one-on-one seminar with Mickey in his own shop. ”Read more
£14.30£25.70Airbrush How-to with Mickey Harris (Air Skool)
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50 Fabulous Animals: Adult Colouring Book 2 with Birds, Rabbits, Horses, Dogs, Cats, Wild Animals & much more (The Fabulous Collection)
If you love adult colouring books, then you will love this Animals Adult Colouring Book.
It is a fabulous collection of relaxing and easy-to-colour patterns for you to express your creativity and make masterpieces. Included are 50 animals filled with patterns or mandalas: loveable cats and dogs, jungle animals, wild birds and much more!
- Single-sided pages: every image is placed on its own black-backed page to reduce bleed-through.
- Various patterns from easy to intricate: keeping you excited and inspired to colour.
- Perfect for every skill level: you can colour every page however you want and there is no wrong way to colour.
- Perfect with your choice of colouring tools: crayon, gel pens, markers and coloured pencils.
- Premium gloss cover finish
- Large format 22cm x 28cm pages (8.5 x 11 in)
Colouring books make wonderful gifts at any time of the year or special occasion such as Birthdays, Christmas, Mothers Day and more.
Grab one today and start colouring your stresses away.
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The Art of Simon Bisley
The Art of Simon Bisley’s is one of the first complete collections showcasing and highlighting the artwork of this young artist. Feauturing over 100 of the coolest paintings from various projects. Simon Bisley’s paintings is Art to drool over and keep forever.Read more
£12.30The Art of Simon Bisley
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Animal Colouring Book For Adults: 80 Different Animals For Enjoyable Colouring
80 Animal Colouring Book For Adults
Enjoy colouring these wonderful high quality animals for the following:
- Relaxation after a long day
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness and calmness
- Have fun colouring for hours!
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101 Incredible Patterns Volume 2 | An Easy Mindfulness Coloring Book for Adults for Relaxation and Stress Relief | Easy Adult Coloring Book (101 … for Adults for Relaxation…
Discover the perfect way to unwind and relax with “101 Incredible Patterns: Volume 2,” an easy adult mindfulness coloring book. This coloring book is specifically designed for stress relief and relaxation, featuring intricate patterns that promote mindfulness and a calming state of mind.
With its high-quality paper and beautiful illustrations, this adult coloring book is perfect for both beginners and experienced colorists. This ensures that you can take your time and enjoy the creative process at your own pace.
Indulge in some much-needed “me time” as you color away your worries and feel the stress melt away. “101 Incredible Patterns: Volume 2” is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to experience the meditative benefits of coloring and achieve a sense of inner peace.
This coloring book for relaxation features a wide range of patterns, from simple to complex, providing you with endless opportunities for creative expression. Use your favorite media and let your imagination run wild!
So why wait? Get started on your journey to mindfulness and relaxation with “101 Incredible Patterns: Volume 2,” the perfect adult coloring book for anyone in need of a break. Shop now and enjoy the soothing effects of this easy adult coloring book today!
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100 Autumn Wonders: 100 Easy and Relaxing Fall Inspired Designs with Cute Animals, Charming Pumpkins, Beautiful Flowers and More!
Discover the Enchanting World of Fall with “100 Autumn Wonders” – A Delightful Coloring Journey for All Ages by the Best-Selling Brand, Coloring Book Cafe.
Includes 100 Hand-Drawn Illustrations
This exceptional collection lets you revel in the joy of the season, featuring a delightful selection of fluffy animals, whimsical flowers, intricate fungi, and quintessential Fall scenes. With illustrations ranging from charming pumpkins to playful squirrels and from serene landscapes to cozy interiors, this book transports you to an Autumnal wonderland that you can bring to life in your own special way.Easy-to-Color Designs: Perfect for beginners, seniors, and those with low vision, the book offers a beautiful assortment of simple, hand-drawn illustrations inspired by the Autumn season. Perfect for art therapy.
Diverse Themes: From charming pumpkins and adorable animals to intricate flowers and fungi, “100 Autumn Wonders” offers a comprehensive celebration of all things Fall.
High-Quality, Single-Sided Paper: Crafted to enhance your coloring experience, the book features quality paper that prevents bleed-through, making it suitable for a range of coloring mediums.
Bonus Features: Alongside the main illustrations, the book includes a bonus color test page and thumbnails of every design, allowing you to practice and perfect your skills.
Perfect Gift: With its seasonal charm and stress-relieving benefits, this adult coloring book makes for a delightful Autumn gift for adults, teens, seniors, and children alike.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dive into an Autumnal wonderland of coloring bliss. Capture the essence of the season and share the joy of creativity!
Included in this book:
CUTE AUTUMN: Discover an adorable selection of fluffy animals, lovely flowers, and Fall-inspired scenes with this large print collection of heartwarming illustrations. This book seeks to inspire you to cherish the Autumn season and welcome this one-of-a-kind time of year as you experience the stress-relieving benefits of coloring.
WHIMSICAL AUTUMN: Discover a whimsical collection of adorable animals, beautiful flowers, relaxing landscapes, and Fall-inspired scenes of heartwarming illustrations.
SWEET AUTUMN: This stunning Fall-themed coloring book is filled to the brim with cute woodland wildlife, falling leaves, pumpkins, acorns, and so much more. Inside, you’ll be taken on a relaxing journey to meet adorable animals as they frolic in the forest, enjoy the Autumn harvest, and prepare for the coming winter.
COUNTRY AUTUMN: This delightful coloring book will take you on a seasonal adventure as you breathe life into fun scenes of rustic farmhouses, Autumn feasts, Thanksgiving dinners, and so much more!
Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” to grab your copy of “100 Autumn Wonders” today!
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The New Scratchboard: Materials and Techniques for Today’s Artist
This volume begins with a look at the history of scratch art from petroglyphs, sgraffito and scrimshaw to the state of the medium today, with an emphasis on how surfaces, tools and techniques have enlarged the artistic vocabulary of artists working with scratchboard. The main focus of the book is an in-depth, step-by-step description of the three basic scratchboard techniques: the traditional scratching onto an ink-blacked surface; India ink on a white clay surface; and acrylics on a white clay surface. A final section presents a wide variety of other media that can be used on a clay surface, including airbrush, gouache, watercolour, casein, coloured pencil, tempers, coloured inks, lithography inks, encautic, oils, and printing techniques such as monotypes, offset lithography, serigraphs, and those that are computer generated.Read more
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Magic Ocean: A Creative Adult Coloring Book
Magic Ocean is a relaxing coloring book perfect for unleashing your creativity and inner artist. There are 38 original detailed illustrations by artist Karen Sue Chen of Karen Sue Studios. The intricate drawings are inspired by ocean critters, coral reefs, and zen. Let the stress relieving patterns take you to a world of relaxation and imagination. Embrace the calm and connect with your inner artist using pens, markers, crayons, or coloring pencils. The pages are printed on a single side, so there is no bleed through.
Ink illustrations in this coloring book for adults include:
- Ocean creatures
- Sea shells
- Nature designs including coral reefs
- Whales and fish
- Stress relieving patterns
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A Time for Love
The author recalls her spartan life in a National Children’s Home and the pain of being abandoned by the mother she adored. Her misery made her determined to succeed and when, as a teenager, she left home and moved to London, she found work as a model. But it was as an actress that she was to make her name, in such films as “Saturday Night and Sunday Morning”, “The Entertainer” and “Alfie”. Professional success assured, Shirley Anne Field was having fun. She remembers dinners with David Niven, Frank Sinatra and Warren Beatty and tells of her friendships with Steve McQueen, Dudley Moore and Albert Finney and of her marriage to racing-driver Charlie Crichton-Stuart. But the hurt of her childhood was never far from the surface and after receiving a telephone call in 1978, telling her that her mother was alive and wanted to see her, she finally found the love and comfort for which she had always yearned.Read more
£31.10A Time for Love
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Dad’s Army: The making of a TV legend
Dad’s Army has been an enduring highlight of the small screen since its debut on British television in 1968. The show, which follows the exploits of the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea, a fictional seaside town on the south coast of England, ran for nine series in total, comprising 80 episodes, and regularly attracted viewing figures of over 18 million at the height of its popularity. Today, it is still shown weekly on BBC 2 and was recently placed fourth in a BBC poll of Britain’s Best Sitcoms Ever. The show has permeated British society, with the characters’ signature catchphrases (particularly Captain Mainwaring’s ‘Stupid boy!’) having entered the lexicon of popular culture. Such is its appeal that in August 2008 Jonathan Ross paid tribute to Dad’s Army with an hour-long special, looking back on the show’s success and reliving its funniest moments. Yet Dad’s Army is also credited with drawing attention to the important role that Local Defence Volunteers (later known as the Home Guard) played in the Second World War, in guarding coastal areas of Britain and other important industrial and military sites such as factories and explosives stores, and in observing and reporting enemy aircraft. Bill Pertwee found fame as ARP Warden Hodges in the series and has put together a comprehensive tribute to all aspects of the show. This book includes extensive features on the two creators of Dad’s Army, Jimmy Perry and David Croft, along with biographies of the whole cast of actors who brought this British comedy classic to life, paying particular attention to such memorable figures as Arthur Lowe (Captain Mainwaring), John Le Mesurier (Sergeant Wilson), Clive Dunn (Corporal Jones) and Ian Lavender (Private Pike). As an integral part of the show itself, Bill Pertwee is uniquely positioned to give an intimate view of his co-stars, their families and the supporting production team. His colourful account includes many hilarious incidents on and off the set, such as filming for Columbia Pictures and being invited to tea at 10 Downing Street. Numerous colour photos as well as a fine selection of well-reproduced original stills supplement the informative text, and a full episode listing is included, together with articles on the many Dad’s Army spin-offs and side projects, including the highly successful stage play, movie adaptation and radio series.Read more
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The Unknown 1930s: An Alternative History of the British Cinema 1929-1939 (Cinema and Society)
A group of film historians chart a map of 1930s British cinema. They reassess the films, stars, genres, and directors omitted from accounts of the decade, and they evaluate its forgotten and recently discovered films. The book includes assessments of the British shocker and the British musical, popular 1930s genres, and views of cinema and national identity.Read more
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