Matchmoving : the invisible art of camera tracking

Summary: 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.

Record details

ISBN: 111835205X
ISBN: 9781118352052
ISBN: 9781299189959
ISBN: 1299189954
ISBN: 1118529278
ISBN: 9781118529270
ISBN: 1118529669
ISBN: 9781118529669
ISBN: 1118461231
ISBN: 9781118461235
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxiv, 310 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
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Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Indianapolis, Ind. : Wiley, ©2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-284) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Geometry-Tracking TutorialCommon Problems with Geometry Tracking; Advanced Object Tracking; And That's Not All; Chapter 12: Multipurposing Matchmoving Data; Creating Special Cameras; Matchmoves for Paint Work: "Patchmoves"; Matchmoves for Compositors; Matchmoves for TD Work; Not the End of the Road; Chapter 13: Stereo; Understanding Stereoscopy; Filming Stereo Footage; Viewing Stereo Footage; Matchmoving Stereo Footage; Overcoming Common Problems; So What's Next?; Appendix A: Resources; Appendix B: Matchmoving Software and Useful Links; Matchmoving Software; Other Useful Programs; Books.
Language Note:	English.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.