--- 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: "₱8098" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/6233581-the-art-and-science-of-digital-compositing-techniques-for-visual store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # The Art and Science of Digital Compositing: Techniques for Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics) **Price:** ₱8098 **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?** ₱8098 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/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 desertcart.com: The Art and Science of Digital Compositing: Techniques for Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics): 9780123706386: Brinkmann, Ron: Books 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 | #575,800 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #219 in Game Programming #370 in Video Direction & Production (Books) #493 in Movie Direction & Production | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 120 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the composite ing Bible re-done *by C***A on June 23, 2011* Hi I'm a 3D Artist finishing college at sva and I do my own compositing and to me this book is a must own. Pros: This book will teach anyone how to do professional composites. You will learn concepts over application effects which isn't reall useful for non compositers but if you want to do your own composites and get them done right you need to get down and dirty and understand compositing. That's where this book shines you get all the detials relevant to all software applications. This book is the perfect guide to getting professional work done fast and clear def recommended for production based artist. Cons: If your not into conpositing this thimg is pretty much an alien language that takes a long time to grasp. ## 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.ph/products/6233581-the-art-and-science-of-digital-compositing-techniques-for-visual](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/6233581-the-art-and-science-of-digital-compositing-techniques-for-visual) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*