Perisic, Zoran
Special Optical Effects
Author(s) Zoran Perisic
Format hardcover
Year 1980
Language(s) English
Pages 188 pages
Publisher Focal Press Limited
Description
Special Optical Effects is a highly regarded reference book by Oscar-winning visual effects artist Zoran Perišić, originally published in 1980 by Focal Press. This book is a comprehensive guide to pre-digital, in-camera, and lab-based visual effects. It is widely used by film historians and filmmakers to understand traditional cinematography techniques.
This book serves as a professional manual for creating optical illusions through mechanical and chemical means, rather than through computer software. Key methodologies detailed include: The Optical Printer: Using specialized film projectors linked to a camera to combine multiple film strips into a single composite image. Matte Creation: The fabrication of physical stencils and traveling mattes to mask sections of film for multi-exposure composites. In-Camera Effects: Implementing tricks entirely on set using split screens, bi-pack cameras, and double exposures. Process Projection: Front and rear projection techniques used to simulate large-scale background environments.
Condition: Very good. Dust jacket condition: Very good. First edition. Covers show very light wear at corners, edges, top and bottom. Interior is clean, tightly bound and free of annotations. Dust jacket shows light rubbing and minor edge wear.
1st edition
ISBN 13 : 9780240510071
