From the stunning visual effects of the Spider-Man films to the loveable characters in Stuart Little and Open Season, Sony Pictures Imageworks has raised the bar in the art and science of digital filmmaking. Marking the 15th anniversary of the only production studio that offers both award winning visual effects work and full-scale digital animation, IMAGEWORKS: Where Imagination Meets Technology gives a compelling look behind the scenes of the company responsible for such landmark films as Beowulf, Polar Express, The Aviator, Surf's Up and Castaway.
As digital production expands the limits of what is possible in films, truly groundbreaking digital effects not only suspend disbelief but emotionally resonate as well. Such is the legacy of Imageworks' creative and technical synergy--long-lasting stories and
characters that will be cherished by filmgoers and industry professionals alike. Featuring anecdotes, advice and intimate conversations with Imageworks luminaries including Tim Sarnoff, Ken Ralston and John Dykstra, this educational and thought-provoking volume is a must-have for film aficionados, students, animation fans and all seekers of truth about the movie industry's transition into digital production. Never-before-seen concept artwork,
storyboards and models are paired with lessons and techniques that teach up-and-coming industry professionals how to think like filmmakers and empower all readers to do more, see more and experience more.
Featuring anecdotes, advice and intimate conversations with Imageworks artists, this educational and thought-provoking volume is a must-have for film aficionados, students, animation fans and all seekers of truth about the movie industry's transition into digital production. Never-before-seen concept artwork, storyboards and models are paired with lessons and techniques that teach up-and-coming industry professionals how to think like filmmakers and empower all readers to do more, see more and experience more.
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Michael Goldman is an entertainment industry journalist with more than seventeen years experience covering the art and science of movie-making. A former Daily Variety editor and currently the longtime senior editor at Millimeter Magazine, he has penned dozens of articles on the production of animated and visual effects feature films, includingthe work of Sony Pictures Imageworks. Over the years, Goldman has interviewed most of the world's leading filmmakers and is the author of the books Mortal Kombat, the Movie: Behind the Scenes and
24: The Ultimate Guide, and he also served as editor of 24: Behind the Scenes. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.
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