Publisher: New Riders; 1st edition (August 31, 2005)
"The objective and technical side of the book is excellent. Curtis is not a filmmaker by training or education; what he has learned has been through trial and error and simply by doing it. And wanting to do it. So his explanations come off as buddy-tales of caution and discovery, oozing optimism for anyone interested in following their digital video dreams." - Armin Vit
"The outstanding strength of the book and the reason to plink down $34.99 ($23.09 at Amazon) to buy it , is its autobiographical element. Reading how Curtis has used New Media as a way of reconnecting with life through art will interest anyone seeking to take advantage of the low cost of DV production and to join this revolution in storytelling, whether the project be muse-inspired or market-driven. " - Brandon Hopkins
Publisher: New Riders; 1st edition (May 31, 2002)
"MTIV is not just an easy read, it's fun, warm, encouraging, and, yes, inspiring. A self-taught artist, Curtis has made MTIV the perfect Boy Scout manual for those who have stumbled on design as a new career or just languished through too many uninspired afternoons in front of the computer."
"Business is always personal with Hillman Curtis. That's the reason he's a good designer. It's also the reason to pick up his new book...". - Sam McMillian
"The book itself, a stunning piece of artwork, communicates to everyone from Web designers and movie directors, to publishers and project managers. No matter who you are or what title you hold, if you're involved in new media, you will benefit from this book". - Marc O'Brien
"I found myself constantly commenting on how on-target his observations were, and how no other book has really captured what it means to be a New Media designer like MTIV does. I highly recommend this book to those in the profession who are looking for a spark to ignite their skills". - Steve MacLaughlin
"If you are a designer you need this book. If you are interested in design you should read it. If you look at design you will enjoy this book. I dare you to read it and not have it change the way you look at design". - Gary Pool
"Now to this stunning, full-color book. What does Curtis mean by “making the invisible visible”? From the standpoint of the new media designer, it’s finding inspired ways to bring together the many disparate elements available in new media, using them to transcend literal meaning, and to communicate emotions and themes with newfound power".
MTIV (Making the Invisible Visible) is an indispensable guide for the new age of media design. This book is about how to achieve the results that bring in profits and make you a better designer.
New Riders; 1st edition (February 9, 2001)
NOTE: This book was written for use with Flash 5. It's pretty much outdated and I don't recommend buying it at this date.
Amazon.com Editors Choice 2000; Flash Web Design – computer/internet
Amazon.com Editors Choice 2000; Flash Web Design – graphics
Best Selling Design/Computer book of 2000
Currently translated into 14 languages with sales of 100 thousand copies world wide.
