--- product_id: 6233581 title: "The Art and Science of Digital Compositing: Techniques for Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics)" price: "₹ 11207" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/6233581-the-art-and-science-of-digital-compositing-techniques-for-visual store_origin: IN region: India --- # The Art and Science of Digital Compositing: Techniques for Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics) **Price:** ₹ 11207 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art and Science of Digital Compositing: Techniques for Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics) - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 11207 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/6233581-the-art-and-science-of-digital-compositing-techniques-for-visual) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The classic reference, with over 25,000 copies in print, has been massively expanded and thoroughly updated to include state-of-the-art methods and 400+ all-new full color images! "At ILM, compositing is one of the most important tools we use. If you want to learn more, this excellent 2nd-edition is detailed with hundreds of secrets that will help make your comps seamless. For beginners or experts, Ron walks you through the processes of analysis and workflows - linear thinking which will help you become deft and successfully tackle any shot." -- Dennis Muren ASC, Senior Visual Effects Supervisor, Industrial Light & Magic "Ron Brinkman's book is the definitive work on digital compositing and we have depended on this book as a critical part of our in-house training program at Imageworks since the 1999 Edition. We use this book as a daily textbook and reference for our lighters, compositors and anyone working with digital imagery. It is wonderful to see a new edition being released and it will certainly be required reading for all our digital artists here at Imageworks." -- Sande Scoredos, Executive Director of Training & Artist Development, Sony Pictures Imageworks The Art and Science of Digital Compositing is the only complete overview of the technical and artistic nature of digital compositing. It covers a wide range of topics from basic image creation, representation and manipulation, to a look at the visual cues that are necessary to create a believable composite. Designed as an introduction to the field, as well as an authoritative technical reference, this book provides essential information for novices and professionals alike. 17 new case-studies provide in-depth looks at the compositing work done on films such as Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Golden Compass, The Incredibles, King Kong, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Sin City, Spider-Man 2, Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, and Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith. Includes new sections on 3D compositing, High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging, Rotoscoping, and much more! All disc-based content for this title is now available on the Web. 17 new case-studies provide in-depth looks at the compositing work done on films such as Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Golden Compass, The Incredibles, King Kong, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Sin City, Spider-Man 2, Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, and Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith. Includes new sections on 3D compositing, High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging, Rotoscoping, and much more! Review: Amazing - no other text compares - I started my career in visual effects around the same time the first edition was published and have referenced it constantly through out the 9+ years. I bought the 2nd edition for two reasons, my copy of the first edition was falling apart and nostalgia. I was not expecting much new information and was mostly just looking for an intact copy of the first edition with a few new tidbits here and there. I could not have been more wrong. The second edition has so much NEW information in it was like reading a time capsule of the technological advances of the last ten years. There is not a topic or subject used in compositing that is not covered here. Only two books have sat on my desk my entire career, the first edition and the cinematographers manual. I have read many books available on visual effects, but none compare, honestly. The main reason for that is complete software independence, not partial, complete. There is no other book that teaches you the raw knowledge you need to be an artist. Anyone can teach you how to push certain buttons of a specific app, this is the only book that clearly teaches you when to push them and why. Artists in today's marketplace need a deep core knowledge of what the software packages are doing so that they can easily switch to other packages. This is especially true in feature film compositing where the industry is at a point of impasse and there is no clear winner of the package wars, fingers crossed for NUKE ;). There is no standard tool anymore so the best way to stay employable is to know what this book teaches, the math, the science, the art. This book is chock full of examples, color photos and production examples. Whether you've been at this for a while or are new to the art, own this book. Own it for years and years and years. Yes, it's more expensive then any other book on the subject but it is worth so much more then the others that it will pay for itself very quickly. If you already have the other books, sell them, get this. Review: The gold standard reference for compositing - For anyone who wants the clearest, most comprehensive reference on digital compositing, this book is a must. Platform agnostic, all aspects of compositing are covered, with specific case studies from recent films. "The Art and Science of Digital Compositing" strikes the right balance between specific data and details and overall concept coverage. I love the fact that it's completely accessible for novices but yet has enough "meat" in it that I can return to it for refreshers and reference. The first edition never left my desk, and now the expanded 2nd edition will take up permanent residence within easy reach. You need to know the bigger picture issues of compositing, not just the button pushes of a specific package. This book is the best source of that "big picture" knowledge. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #236,561 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #79 in Game Programming #149 in Video Direction & Production (Books) #230 in Movie Direction & Production | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 121 Reviews | ## Images ![The Art and Science of Digital Compositing: Techniques for Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91tRlSL18gL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing - no other text compares *by S***X on June 26, 2008* I started my career in visual effects around the same time the first edition was published and have referenced it constantly through out the 9+ years. I bought the 2nd edition for two reasons, my copy of the first edition was falling apart and nostalgia. I was not expecting much new information and was mostly just looking for an intact copy of the first edition with a few new tidbits here and there. I could not have been more wrong. The second edition has so much NEW information in it was like reading a time capsule of the technological advances of the last ten years. There is not a topic or subject used in compositing that is not covered here. Only two books have sat on my desk my entire career, the first edition and the cinematographers manual. I have read many books available on visual effects, but none compare, honestly. The main reason for that is complete software independence, not partial, complete. There is no other book that teaches you the raw knowledge you need to be an artist. Anyone can teach you how to push certain buttons of a specific app, this is the only book that clearly teaches you when to push them and why. Artists in today's marketplace need a deep core knowledge of what the software packages are doing so that they can easily switch to other packages. This is especially true in feature film compositing where the industry is at a point of impasse and there is no clear winner of the package wars, fingers crossed for NUKE ;). There is no standard tool anymore so the best way to stay employable is to know what this book teaches, the math, the science, the art. This book is chock full of examples, color photos and production examples. Whether you've been at this for a while or are new to the art, own this book. Own it for years and years and years. Yes, it's more expensive then any other book on the subject but it is worth so much more then the others that it will pay for itself very quickly. If you already have the other books, sell them, get this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The gold standard reference for compositing *by V***I on December 12, 2009* For anyone who wants the clearest, most comprehensive reference on digital compositing, this book is a must. Platform agnostic, all aspects of compositing are covered, with specific case studies from recent films. "The Art and Science of Digital Compositing" strikes the right balance between specific data and details and overall concept coverage. I love the fact that it's completely accessible for novices but yet has enough "meat" in it that I can return to it for refreshers and reference. The first edition never left my desk, and now the expanded 2nd edition will take up permanent residence within easy reach. You need to know the bigger picture issues of compositing, not just the button pushes of a specific package. This book is the best source of that "big picture" knowledge. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm a seasoned compositor... *by M***B on October 16, 2015* I am a seasoned digital compositor (30+ years in the profession!) and I have enjoyed reading this book. Mr. Brinkman's discussions of color space, bit depths, digital image representation systems and compositing order (premultiplied, straight alpha, unpremultiply etc) are among the clearest I've encountered. Although most if not all of the information in this book can be found elsewhere, it is scattered among many disparate sources, which makes it difficult for someone entering the field to get a comprehensive understanding of how digital images are created, stored and manipulated. I'd recommend this book for pretty much any level of person involved in - or aspiring to be involved in - digital compositing... not necessarily as a handbook, but more as a discussion of the theory of compositing. Many (if not most) modern software packages somewhat hide the underlying math and concepts from the user, sometimes leaving newer users wondering what causes certain visual artifacts. Many of the answers are in these pages. This information is not always easy to come by, in a practical setting. Sometimes, the techniques of applying of this information are jealously guarded, and sometimes technical "misinformation" is widely accepted as fact. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Art and Science of Digital Compositing: Techniques for Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics) - The VES Handbook of Visual Effects: Industry Standard VFX Practices and Procedures - Digital Compositing for Film and Video: Production Workflows and Techniques --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/6233581-the-art-and-science-of-digital-compositing-techniques-for-visual](https://www.desertcart.in/products/6233581-the-art-and-science-of-digital-compositing-techniques-for-visual) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*