An awe-inspiring fusion of science and art; this magnificent single-volume reference features more than 130 ground-breaking anatomical illustrations by historys most brilliant artists. Dramatic and highly studied sketches dating back to the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries; these images by Leonardo da Vinci; Bartolommeo Eustachius; Andreas Vesalius; Bernard Albinus; and Pietro da Cortona have given our modern world an unsurpassed appreciation and understanding of the human body.Meticulous portraits of our amazing flesh-and-blood machinery mdash; many accompanied by the artists original; handwritten notes mdash; these time-honored renderings offer important glimpses into the human organism; both inside and out. Art lovers; as well as students of science and medicine; will thrill to these classic adaptations of muscles; limbs; skeletons; nervous and respiratory systems; and other perspectives that; centuries later; remain masterworks of anatomical artistry.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Waste of time and money and not written by someone with any amount of hands on experience with video or sound recordingBy WinterThis is written from the perspective of someone with little or no hands on experience shooting video with a DSLR or mirrorless camera or with sound recording and only a novice level understanding of computer technology as it applies to these activities. It appears that the author spoke to people and took notes and then wrote this book.As a result he provides no information or context on the benefits of using a mirrorless camera for video shooting with it superior autofocus and its electronic viewfinder so the user does not have to hold the camera out to watch a rear display (and deal with sunlight on the LCD). Everything is commented on in a very general manner that provides no actionable information for the readers. It also assumes that the reader is clueless about cameras and need to have instruction on shutter speeds and aperture and white balance and other aspects that are covered in the cameras user guide and do not need to be revisited.He mentions needing to use a tripod to keep the camera steady but provides no information as to what to look for in tripod legs or a video head. Better information found on BH Photo Video website than can be found in this book. Same applies to rigs to support a hand held camera and audio gear.Audio coverage is pathetic. If you want to get relevant and important information on sound recording for video and film production get a book like The Location Sound Bible by Ric Viers. This book provides a good example of how a professional can provide useful information and guidance to novices. He covers areas like mic placement so the talent is moving in the same direct toward or away from the mic as they are from the camera. Important aspect of filmmaking but something that is omitted entirely from Caruccis book.The lack of useful pictures or diagrams is also a major shortcoming for people learning about camera and sound rigs and how to shoot a scene. Instead there are page after page of filler material that is not of value to anyone. How important is it to know what a film producer; gaffer; best boy; etc are doing on a set for a novice planning to start shooting video.There are other sections; like the one on wedding videography that is appallingly bad. The author states that one should "Have the Right Equipment" and "Proper lighting" but provides zero information as to how to achieve this or what to look for and what options are available and the issues involves when you dont have a dedicated person to be a grip.When he talks about Capture the Necessary Moments he comes across like someone who has never videographed a wedding or even watched it being done or ever reviewed the end products to see what works and what does not. I have worked for years as a professional wedding photographer and had to coordinate my efforts with those of a second photographer and one to three video camera operators. The author does not have a clue as to what is required but added this section to make the book "complete".On the other hand a book that is excellent and provides useful information and tips and is very well illustrated to better convey what after all is a visual media topic; is Mark Brindles "The Digital Filmmaking Handbook". But Marks book and you will get your moneys worth and then some.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Tons of Good InformationBy Stan57Very logically organized and touches on all aspects of making films with DSLRs. Easy to read. The book brings up many aspects that one may easily overlook. Armed with the information in this book on such topics as having the right equipment; dealing with talent and crew; lighting; sound; editing and post-production will certainly enhance success in film making.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Useful Well Thought Out BookBy LaotouziGreat book! Explains solutions for problems I didnt even know existed until I read the book. Very helpful if you want to do You Tube presentations. Easy to read with information you didnt even know you needed to know.