<P>Go behind the scene of the behind the scenes to learn how the business of producing the dazzling visual effects we see in movies and on TV works. <BR><BR>With decades of combined VFX production and supervisory experience in Hollywood, the authors share their experience with you, illuminating standard industry practices and tips on: </P><P><BR>* preproduction planning <BR>* scheduling <BR>* budgeting <BR>* evaluating vendors and the bidding process <BR>* effective data management <BR>* working on-set, off-set, or overseas<BR>* dealing with changes in post-production<BR>* legal issues (contracts, insurance, business ethics), and more </P><P><BR>Also included are interviews with established, successful Hollywood VFX Producers about their career paths and how they got to where they are now.<BR><BR>From pre-production to final delivery, this is your complete guide to visual effects production, providing insight on VFX budgeting and scheduling (with actual forms for your own use) and comm