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The Art and Technique of Matchmoving

Name: The Art and Technique of Matchmoving
Author: Erica Hornung

Solutions for the VFX Artist

Erica Hornung

288 pages
English
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eBook - ePub

The Art and Technique of Matchmoving

Solutions for the VFX Artist

Erica Hornung

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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 downloadable resources include 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.

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Publisher

Routledge

Year

2013

ISBN

9781136135736

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Topic

Computer Science

Subtopic

Digital Media

Index

Computer Science

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement
Foreword
Introduction What Is Matchmove, Anyway?
Chapter 1 Types of Matchmoves and Their Uses
Chapter 2 How Movies Get Made: What You Need to Know About It, and Why
Chapter 3 Use What You Know: Common Sense and the Mystery Plate
Chapter 4 So. . .You Have a Video Plate
Chapter 5 Camera Moves Considered
Chapter 6 Real-Life Shot: Lockoff Camera
Chapter 7 Real-Life Shot: Focus Pull
Chapter 8 Real-Life Shot: Camera Tilt
Chapter 9 Real-Life Shot: Handheld Camera
Chapter 10 Character Rotomation Considered
Chapter 11 Know Your Character Rig
Chapter 12 Real-Life Shot: Character and Object Rotomation
Index