Here are some books that you should add to your personal reference collection if you plan to enter the field of visual effects as a profession. At the very least you should try to find them in your local library and read them. They are excellent resources that will help you in your career.

GENERAL VFX BOOKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPOSITING

 

 

 

 

 

 

TECHNICAL DIRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

MATTE PAINTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRACTICAL EFFECTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

HISTORY & APPRECIATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

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