Matchmoving: The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking - Softcover

Dobbert, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0782144039 ISBN 13: 9780782144031

Publisher: Sybex, 2005

Synopsis

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

About this title

About the Author

Tim Dobbert is matchmove supervisor at noted visual effects house The Orphanage. He has worked on such films as Hellboy, Spy Kids 3-D, and The Day After Tomorrow. He also teaches matchmoving at the Art Institute of San Francisco and Expressions Center.

From the Back Cover

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0782144039
• ISBN 13: 9780782144031
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288