The Art and Science of Digital Compositing
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The Art and Science of Digital Compositing

  1. 364 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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The Art and Science of Digital Compositing

About this book

Computer-generated visual effects are now used extensively in feature films, commercials, music videos, and multimedia. The backbone of this process, the final and most important step, is known as digital compositing. The Art and Science of Digital Compositing is a comprehensive reference that provides a complete overview of the technical and the artistic nature of this process. This book covers a wide range of topics from basic image creation, representation, and manipulation, to a look at the visual cues that are necessary to create a believable composite. Designed as both an introduction to the field as well as a valuable technical reference, this book should be of interest to both novices and professionals alike. Written by a working professional in the visual effects industry, the book provides over 250 different images and illustrations (including a 40-page color insert) as well as a complete glossary of compositing and visual-effects terminology. Also included are in-depth case studies from well-known films such as Speed, Independence Day, and Titanic.Balances fundamental "hard science" topics with the more qualitative/artistic challenges which face anyone involved in a digital composition projectProvides examples and illustrations from motion picture workCD-ROM contains additional composition examples, illustrations, and development softwareIncludes 32 pages of colour

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Contents
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1. Introduction to Digital Compositing
  7. Chapter 2. The Digital Representation of Visual Information
  8. Chapter 3. Basic Image Manipulation
  9. Chapter 4. Basic Image Compositing
  10. Chapter 5. Matte Creation and Manipulation
  11. Chapter 6. Time and Temporal Manipulations
  12. Chapter 7. Image Tracking and Stabilization
  13. Chapter 8. Interface Interactions
  14. Chapter 9. Image Viewing and Analysis Tools
  15. Chapter 10. Formats: Media, Resolution, and Aspect Ratios
  16. Chapter 11. Quality and Efficiency
  17. Chapter 12. Learning to See
  18. Chapter 13. Creating Elements
  19. Chapter 14. Integration Techniques
  20. Chapter 15. Advanced Topics
  21. Chapter 16. Case Studies
  22. Appendix A: Digital Compositing Software: Tools and Features
  23. Appendix B: Digital Compositing Software: Manufacturers
  24. Appendix C: Digital Image File Formats
  25. Appendix D: Common Film and Video Formats
  26. Bibliography
  27. Glossary
  28. Index