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 Matchmoving: The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking

 

Published by: SYBEX
Author: Dobbert, Tim
Number of pages: 304
Group: GRAPHICS - 3D
ISBN: 0782144039/9780782144031
User level: Intermediate/Advance
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Date Published: March 2005
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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