Matchmoving

Author : Tim Dobbert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118529669
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Matchmoving written by Tim Dobbert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-10-26 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get your foot in the studio door by learning the art of matchmoving Matchmoving is a technique that allows computer graphics to be inserted into live-action footage with correct position, scale, orientation, and motion. Also known as motion tracking, it's what allows movie monsters to run down Main Street and robots to run through crowds--and look real. Now this unique book from a top expert from Industrial Light and Magic teaches you the art of matchmoving. With step-by-step tutorials and pages of examples, this book first explains the basics and then shows you professional techniques, from 3D calibration and tracking, to stereoscopy, and more. Explains concepts and teaches professional techniques for successful matchmoving Authored by a top matchmove specialist from Industrial Light and Magic, who walks you through step-by-step tutorials and impressive examples Covers matchmoving basics, 2D tracking, 3D calibration and tracking, automatic tracking, cameras, integrating matchmoves, and stereoscopy Learn how studio visual effects professionals make all the right matchmoves with Matchmoving: The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking 2nd Edition.

Author : Erica Hornung
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136135731
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art and Technique of Matchmoving written by Erica Hornung and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matchmoving has become a standard visual effects procedure for almost every situation where live action materials and CG get combined. It allows virtual and real scenes that have been composited together to seamlessly appear as though they are from the same perspective. This authoritative step-by-step guide from one of the best matchmovers in the business allows you to master this technique that has been called the foundation upon which all VFX work stands. Author Erica Hornung (sr. matchmover for Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Matrix: Revolutions, and more) imparts her techniques, tips, and wisdom from the trenches that will have you matchmoving like a true professional in no time. Lessons in the most popular matchmoving software (Maya, Boujou, and others) are included, as well as tips and techniques for surveying on set, dolly moves, and operating nodal cameras. Individual chapters dedicated to object and character matchmoves show you how to matchmove for shadow casting, adding weapons and other objects, focusing on center of gravity, as well as complete CG character support. The companion DVD includes Quicktime examples of techniques shown in the book, as well as project files that allow you to master these techniques yourself by working alongside the lessons featured in the text.

Author : Tim Dobbert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 078215073X
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Matchmoving written by Tim Dobbert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-02-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the Art and Science of Matchmoving Written by a matchmoving expert, this book is much more than a technical primer. It helps you think like a pro so that you can find the right solution for your matchmoves, no matter how tricky. You'll also find coverage of tasks that commonly go hand-in-hand with matchmoving, along with advice on the contributions you can make on the set of a live-action shoot. Whether you're a student or professional, Matchmoving: The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking gives you the knowledge and perspective you need to quickly and successfully solve every matchmove. Coverage includes: Understanding how matchmove programs work Perspective matching Getting optimal 2D tracking data Calibrating/solving cameras Using automatic tracking Fitting matchmoves into a CG set Mastering matchamation techniques Modeling from matchmoves Troubleshooting bad matchmoves Multi-purposing matchmove data

Author : Richard J. Radke
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521766877
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Computer Vision for Visual Effects written by Richard J. Radke and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the fundamental computer vision principles and state-of-the-art algorithms used to create cutting-edge visual effects for movies and television. It describes classical computer vision algorithms and recent developments, features more than 200 original images, and contains in-depth interviews with Hollywood visual effects artists that tie the mathematical concepts to real-world filmmaking.

Author : Jon Gress
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0321984382
Total Pages : 553 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Digital Visual Effects and Compositing written by Jon Gress and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2015 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation Everything you need to know to become a professional VFX whizz in one thorough and comprehensive guide.

Author : Lee Lanier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470594543
Total Pages : 761 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Professional Digital Compositing written by Lee Lanier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn professional secrets of digital compositing with this detailed guide After filming is done, digital compositors move in to manipulate color, retouch, and perform other behind-the-scenes tricks that are necessary to improve or finalize movies, games, and commercials. Now you can learn their secrets with this one-of-a-kind guide to digital compositing. Professional animator and author Lee Lanier not only draws upon his own experience, he has also combed some of Hollywood's most active post-production houses in search of the best solutions. Learn valuable techniques, tricks, and more. Covers techniques for digital compositing including transformations, plate preparation, rotoscoping, advanced render passes, particle integration, 2.5D painting, HDRI, stereoscopy and more Shows you digital compositing techniques that can be applied to a variety of software tools, including After Effects and Nuke Includes a DVD with scenes, sample bitmaps, image sequences, and more Start your animation career right with the solid instruction in postproduction you'll find in this practical guide. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : Jeff Foster
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1317673573
Total Pages : 602 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Green Screen Handbook written by Jeff Foster and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Green Screen Handbook, Second Edition is a comprehensive how-to manual that walks you through the many integral techniques required in preproduction, production, and postproduction to use green screen effectively. Step-by-step instruction and time-saving tips cover matting and keying basics; lighting and digital camera essentials; setups using fabric, portable background panels, and paint; broadcast TV hardware switchers; professional HD and major motion picture compositing; multi-colored screen composites; directing storyboards and talent; working with virtual sets; motion tracking; and much more. Additionally, this new edition has been updated to include: Coverage of the latest digital camera technologies, lighting gear, and compositing and editing software Advice on using apps for portable devices that will help you light and shoot better green screen Examples and case studies of real-world green screen and compositing projects in film and television productions An extensive companion website (www.focalpress.com/cw/foster) featuring downloadadble project files and streaming video tutorials You can’t afford to miss out! The Green Screen Handbook, Second Edition is a one-stop shop for all of your green screen solutions.

Author : Susan Zwerman
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1136136215
Total Pages : 1590 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The VES Handbook of Visual Effects written by Susan Zwerman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 1590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wisdom from the best and the brightest in the industry, this visual effects bible belongs on the shelf of anyone working in or aspiring to work in VFX. The book covers techniques and solutions all VFX artists/producers/supervisors need to know, from breaking down a script and initial bidding, to digital character creation and compositing of both live-action and CG elements. In-depth lessons on stereoscopic moviemaking, color management and digital intermediates are included, as well as chapters on interactive games and full animation authored by artists from EA and Dreamworks respectively. From predproduction to acquisition to postproduction, every aspect of the VFX production workflow is given prominent coverage. VFX legends such as John Knoll, Mike Fink, and John Erland provide you with invaluable insight and lessons from the set, equipping you with everything you need to know about the entire visual effects workflow. Simply a must-have book for anyone working in or wanting to work in the VFX industry.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Author : Lee Lanier
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1135050406
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creating Visual Effects in Maya written by Lee Lanier and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Produce mind-blowing visual effects with Autodesk Maya. Gain the practical skills and knowledge you need to recreate phenomena critical to visual effects work, including fire, water, smoke, explosions, and destruction, as well as their integration with real-world film and video. In Creating Visual Effects in Maya, Maya master Lee Lanier has combined the latest studio techniques with multi-chapter, hands-on projects and professionally-vetted workflows to bolster your CG toolkit. Engaging, full-color tutorials cover: Creating foliage, fire, and smoke with Paint Effects Growing Maya Fur and nHair on clothing, characters, and sets Replicating water, smoke, sparks, swarms, bubbles, and debris with nParticles and nCloth Controlling scenes and simulations with expressions and MEL, Python, and PyMEL scripting Adding dust, fog, smoke, rippling water, and fireballs with Fluid Effects containers Creating damage with Effects presets, deformers, and animated textures Matchmoving and motion tracking with Maya and MatchMover Creating complex destruction by combining rigid bodies, nParticles, nCloth, and Fluid Effects Setting up, rendering, and compositing mental ray render passes with Autodesk Composite, Adobe After Effects, and The Foundry Nuke The companion website (www.focalpress.com/cw/lanier) features a treasure trove of Maya, MatchMover, After Effects, and Nuke project files, image sequences, texture bitmaps, and MEL, Python, and PyMEL scripts, allowing you to immediately apply the techniques taught in the book.