Behind deep blue Building the computer that defeated the world chess champion

On May 11,1997, as millions worldwide watched a stunning victory unfold on television, a machine shocked the chess world by defeating the defending world champion, Garry Kasparov. Written by the man who started the adventure, Behind Deep Blue reveals wha...

 Compact Blue-Green Lasers

William Risk, Timothy Gosnell and Arto Nurmikko have brought together their diverse expertise from industry and academia to write the first fully comprehensive book on the generation and application of blue-green lasers. This volume describes the theory a...

  After Effects and Photoshop

Nothing beats the tight synergy of After Effects and Photoshop for creating professional-level effects, and nothing beats this book for showing you how Hollywood professionals really use these programs. In this second edition to his bestselling book, T...

  Learning Maya7 Foundation A Hands-on Introduction to Key Tools and Techniques in Maya Based on the Award-Winning Short Film Blue

Learning Maya 7 / Foundation is your key to unlocking the power of Maya, directly from the makers of the world's most powerful 3D animation and effects software. Get hands-on experience with the innovative tools and powerful techniques available in Maya C...