Computer Vision for Visual Effects - Hardcover

Radke, Richard J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521766877 ISBN 13: 9780521766876

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

Modern blockbuster movies seamlessly introduce impossible characters and action into real-world settings using digital visual effects. These effects are made possible by research from the field of computer vision, the study of how to automatically understand images. Computer Vision for Visual Effects will educate students, engineers, and researchers about the fundamental computer vision principles and state-of-the-art algorithms used to create cutting-edge visual effects for movies and television. The author describes classical computer vision algorithms used on a regular basis in Hollywood (such as blue screen matting, structure from motion, optical flow, and feature tracking) and exciting recent developments that form the basis for future effects (such as natural image matting, multi-image compositing, image retargeting, and view synthesis). He also discusses the technologies behind motion capture and three-dimensional data acquisition. More than 200 original images demonstrating principles, algorithms, and results, along with in-depth interviews with Hollywood visual effects artists, tie the mathematical concepts to real-world filmmaking.

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About the Author

Richard J. Radke is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His current research interests include computer vision problems related to modeling 3D environments with visual and range imagery, calibration and tracking problems in large camera networks and machine learning problems for radiotherapy applications. Radke is affiliated with the NSF Engineering Research Center for Subsurface Sensing and Imaging Systems; the DHS Center of Excellence on Explosives Detection, Mitigation and Response (ALERT); and Rensselaer's Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center. He received an NSF CAREER award in March 2003 and was a member of the 2007 DARPA Computer Science Study Group. Radke is a Senior Member of the IEEE and an Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Image Processing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521766877
• ISBN 13: 9780521766876
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 405