“…Ella sólo piensa en ser la más brillante estrella de Hollywood. Él está decidido a fundar una familia y retirarse a su rancho a cuidar ganado. …”

“…Pero a pesar de vivir una explosión de calidad y variedad insólita, la ficción televisiva norteamericana prácticamente carece de los estudios críticos que son tan comunes en la producción cinematográfica que nos llega de Hollywood. Planteando este libro, Concepción Cascajosa Virino, doctora en Comunicación Audiovisual (con Premio Extraordinario) y profesora en la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, pretende cubrir ese hueco reuniendo a un nutrido y diverso grupo de especialistas encargados de estudiar desde diferentes puntos de vista las series norteamericanas más interesantes producidas en los últimos años. …”

“…Tras rechazar un pacto fáustico con Joseph Goebbels para convertirse en el cineasta oficial del Tercer Reich, se fue a Hollywood, donde encontró una segunda vida profesional explorando el lado oscuro de América, y sus propios demonios internos, en películas magistrales como Furia, Sólo se vive una vez, La mujer del cuadro, Perversidad y Los sobornados, todas ellas indiscutibles clásicos del cine negro. …”

“…This is the first monograph about the Austro-American Composer Max Steiner (1888-1971), one of the great pioneers of film music in the so-called Golden Age of Hollywood. In the early 1930ies with his visionary energy he helped to establish symphonic film music as an integrated part in the film production process. …”

“…Applications of the Propaganda Model are featured in Part III notably new forms of media and content not previously analysed within it: the entertainment industries through the analysis of television, professional sports, Hollywood movies and videogames using quantitative and qualitative research methods. …”

“…"Toy Story (John Lasseter, 1995), Pixar's first feature-length production and Hollywood's first completely computer-generated animated film, is an international cultural phenomenon. …”

“…He spends time with monks, students, a refugee, a Marine, a former Hollywood executive, Peace Corps Volunteers, and seasoned aid workers to explore how they give, as well as with the people on the receiving end of their giving. …”

“…Readers will learn how to game the Hollywood system to their advantage, get their films accepted by respected festivals without going broke, and utilize a broad range of media and tactics to promote and distribute their work. …”

“…Documentary Storytelling is unique in offering an in-depth look at story and structure as applied not to Hollywood fiction, but to films and videos based on factual material and the drama of real life. …”

“…By explaining not just how to use various lighting techniques but why, this guide provides the grounding graphics pros need to master Hollywood lighting techniques. Learn how to pinpoint problems with your lighting and solve them to produce professional results. …”

“…It's no wonder that trained Shake artists are in high demand, and there's nowhere better to begin getting that training than with this fully updated (for Shake 4) and comprehensive Apple-approved guide (which includes a free 30-day trial version of this multi-thousand dollar software) Using step-by-step, hands-on instruction, Hollywood effects wizard Marco Paolini takes you through Shake's interface and features, including its color correction tools, tracking and stabilization capabilities, integrated procedural paint, powerful new floating point technology, advanced keyframing, blue and green screen techniques, rotoscoping tools, and more. …”

“…If you thought Angelina Jolie was responsible for Lara Croft's curves, think again! Long before the Hollywood actress brought the Tomb Raider heroine to life, Alias' 3D modeling software Maya was used to create the lovely Lara; Ms. …”

“…Master the iLife suite of tools quickly through fun, real-world projects Turn your photos into cards, picture books, calendars, or a web gallery Add motion and sound to your slideshows, then publish them online Create a polished video with transitions, music, and effects Learn "Hollywood-style" techniques for making better videos Build a soundtrack in GarageBand, and learn to score a simple movie Publish Web sites, blogs, podcasts, and DVD menus with ease. …”

“…With a true geek's unflinching honesty, Wil examines life, love, the web, and the absurdities of Hollywood in these compelling autobiographical narratives. …”

“…And that's all before you get into differences between people in terms of skin types, ethnicities, age, gender, and more! Hollywood-based photo-illustrator Lee Varis guides you step-by-step through the maze. …”

“…., an illuminating tale about a lunatic Hollywood producer), Levy describes what business strategy is before diving deep into her Competitive Analysis Matrix Tool - a methodology successful entrepreneurs employ to plan their digital futures. …”

“…But Chinese counterfeiting and piracy are hardly limited to upscale baubles and Hollywood entertainment. And Chinese counterfeiting and piracy expose every one of us to extreme health and safety risks...…”

“…He's also spent years as an Apple Certified Pro instructor in Final Cut Studio and as a systems integrator and private consultant for 24p production and editing in Hollywood. Now he brings you all of that knowledge and experience in this master class.Unlock the secrets of your 24p camera and learn how to get the maximum in post-production from Final Cut Pro 7. …”

“…Author has terrific credentials and has a feature-length script in development in Hollywood…”