Matchmoving
The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking
1st Edition
Published on 18. March 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-7821-4403-1 (ISBN)
Description
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
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
More details
Series
Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Mixed media
Dimensions
Height: 22.9 cm
Width: 19.2 cm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
608 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7821-4403-1 (9780782144031)
Schweitzer Classification
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Book
11/2012
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Person
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.
Content
Introduction.
Chapter 1: The Basics of Matchmoving.
Chapter 2: Matchmoving Software.
Chapter 3: 2D Tracking.
Chapter 4: 3D Calibration.
Chapter 5: Automatic Tracking.
Chapter 6: Cameras.
Chapter 7: Set Fitting.
Chapter 8: Being on Set.
Chapter 9: Matchamation.
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting and Advanced Techniques.
Chapter 11: Modeling from Matchmoves and Image-Based Modeling.
Chapter 12: Multipurposing Matchmove Data.
Appendix A: Resources.
Appendix B: Matchmoving Software and Useful Links.
Appendix C: Film Formats.
Glossary.
Index.
Chapter 1: The Basics of Matchmoving.
Chapter 2: Matchmoving Software.
Chapter 3: 2D Tracking.
Chapter 4: 3D Calibration.
Chapter 5: Automatic Tracking.
Chapter 6: Cameras.
Chapter 7: Set Fitting.
Chapter 8: Being on Set.
Chapter 9: Matchamation.
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting and Advanced Techniques.
Chapter 11: Modeling from Matchmoves and Image-Based Modeling.
Chapter 12: Multipurposing Matchmove Data.
Appendix A: Resources.
Appendix B: Matchmoving Software and Useful Links.
Appendix C: Film Formats.
Glossary.
Index.