Author: Eran Dinur
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000880109
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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Book Description
The Filmmaker’s Guide to Visual Effects offers a practical, detailed guide to visual effects for non-VFX specialists working in film and television. In contemporary filmmaking and television production, visual effects are used extensively in a wide variety of genres and formats to contribute to visual storytelling, help deal with production limitations, and reduce budget costs. Yet, for many directors, producers, editors, and cinematographers, visual effects remain an often misunderstood aspect of media production. In this book, award-winning VFX supervisor and instructor Eran Dinur introduces readers to visual effects from the filmmaker’s perspective, providing a comprehensive guide to conceiving, designing, budgeting, planning, shooting, and reviewing VFX, from pre-production through post-production. The book will help readers: Learn what it takes for editors, cinematographers, directors, producers, gaffers, and other filmmakers to work more effectively with the visual effects team during pre-production, on the set, and in post; use visual effects as a narrative aid; reduce production costs; and solve problems on location Achieve a deeper understanding of 3D, 2D, and 2.5D workflows; the various VFX crafts from matchmove to compositing; and essential concepts like photorealism, parallax, roto, and extraction; become familiar with traditional VFX workflows as well as virtual production; and learn how to plan effectively for the cost and complexity of VFX shots See visual effects concepts brought to life in practical, highly illustrated examples drawn from the real-world experiences of industry professionals and discover how to better integrate visual effects into your own projects
Author: Eran Dinur
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1317353188
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Book Description
The Filmmaker’s Guide to Visual Effects offers a practical, detailed guide to visual effects for non-VFX specialists working in film and television. In contemporary filmmaking and television production, visual effects are used extensively in a wide variety of genres and formats to contribute to visual storytelling, help deal with production limitations, and reduce budget costs. Yet for many directors, producers, editors, and cinematographers, visual effects remain an often misunderstood aspect of media production. In this book, award-winning VFX supervisor and instructor Eran Dinur introduces readers to visual effects from the filmmaker’s perspective, providing a comprehensive guide to conceiving, designing, budgeting, planning, shooting, and reviewing VFX, from pre-production through post-production. The book will help readers: Learn what it takes for editors, cinematographers, directors, producers, gaffers, and other filmmakers to work more effectively with the visual effects team during pre-production, on the set and in post, use visual effects as a narrative aid, reduce production costs, and solve problems on location; Achieve a deeper understanding of 3D, 2D, and 2.5D workflows; the various VFX crafts from matchmove to compositing; essential concepts like photorealism, parallax, roto, and extraction; become familiar with the most common types of VFX, their role in filmmaking, and learn how to plan effectively for the cost and complexity of VFX shots; See visual effects concepts brought to life in practical, highly illustrated examples drawn from the real-world experiences of industry professionals, and discover how to better integrate visual effects into your own projects.
Author: Mark Sawicki
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1136066624
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 309
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Book Description
Don't waste valuable time and budget fixing your footage in post! Shoot the effects you want effectively and creatively the first time. This full-color step-by step guide to visual effects cinematography empowers you to plan out and execute visual effects shots on a budget, without falling into the common pitfall of using high-end computer graphics to "fix it in post. Learn how to effectively photograph foreground miniatures, matte paintings, green screen set ups, miniatures, crowd replication, explosions, and so much more to create elements that will composite together flawlessly. Filming the Fantastic focuses on the art and craft of visual effects using real case scenarios from a visual effects cameraman. These lessons from the front line will give you ideas and insight so you can translate your skills into any situation, no matter what camera or software package you are using and no matter if you are using film or digital technology. Learn how to film your fantastic visual effects with this book!
Author: Shaina Holmes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781003295747
Category : Cinematography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Book Description
"Information Classification: General Visual Effects for Indie Filmmakers This book provides independent filmmakers and VFX artists with tools to work collaboratively and effectively on their low-budget films. Experts Shaina Holmes and Laurie Powers Going define common VFX needs and demystify the process of incorporating VFX into all stages of production. The book covers every step of the process, including when to consider using VFX, basics of 2D and 3D methodology, budgeting, virtual production, on-set supervision, and more. It provides tips and tricks to common VFX questions, such as color management and file types, along with practical solutions for the production team while on-set working with VFX scenes. The incorporation of testimonials from indie filmmakers and VFX/post production professionals brings a voice to both sides of the table and provides real-world scenarios for the techniques described. The book offers realistic lower budget alternative solutions to achieving big budget vision. This book is ideal for students on a micro budget and independent filmmakers on low to mid budgets working with visual effects for photorealistic film, TV, and short form projects"--
Author: Jeffrey Okun, VES
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351009397
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 909
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Book Description
The award-winning VES Handbook of Visual Effects remains the most complete guide to visual effects techniques and best practices available today. This new edition has been updated to include the latest, industry-standard techniques, technologies, and workflows for the ever-evolving fast paced world of visual effects. The Visual Effects Society (VES) tasked the original authors to update their areas of expertise, such as AR/VR Moviemaking, Color Management, Cameras, VFX Editorial, Stereoscopic and the Digital Intermediate, as well as provide detailed chapters on interactive games and full animation. Additionally, 56 contributors share their best methods, tips, tricks, and shortcuts developed through decades of trial and error and real-world, hands-on experience. This third edition has been expanded to feature lessons on 2.5D/3D Compositing; 3D Scanning; Digital Cinematography; Editorial Workflow in Animated and Visual Effects Features; Gaming updates; General Geometry Instancing; Lens Mapping for VFX; Native Stereo; Real-Time VFX and Camera Tracking; Shot/Element Pulls and Delivery to VFX; Techvis; VFX Elements and Stereo; Virtual Production; and VR/AR (Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality). A must-have for anyone working in or aspiring to work in visual effects, The VES Handbook of Visual Effects, Third Edition covers essential techniques and solutions for all VFX artists, producers, and supervisors, from pre-production to digital character creation, compositing of both live-action and CG elements, photorealistic techniques, and much more. With subjects and techniques clearly and definitively presented in beautiful four-color, this handbook is a vital resource for any serious VFX artist.
Author: Bill Byrne
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 113613798X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 336
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Book Description
Build your VFX arsenal with quick-access, step-by-step instruction on how to create today's hottest digital VFX shots. This essential toolkit provides techniques for creating effects seen in movies such as 300, Spiderman 3, Predator and others, with lessons on how-to: * splatter blood or digitally lop someone's arm off * create a scene with actors running from an explosion * create the "twin effect" (same actor, same location, 2 performances) * produce space-ship dog fights Organized in a ?cookbook? style, this allows you to reference a certain effect in the index and immediately access concise instructions to create that effect. Techniques are demonstrated in each of the most popular software tools- After Effects, Final Cut Studio, Shake, Photoshop, and Combustion are all covered. Brilliant, 4-color presentation provides inspiration and stimulating visual guidance to the lessons presented, while the companion DVD contains project media files enabling you to put concepts learned into immediate practice.
Author: Farhan Qureshi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484021545
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 124
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Book Description
You as a producer or film maker hold a central role in determining a project's successful delivery. You are constantly making decisions on project that will impact every aspect of the running of the project. Unfortunately you cannot consult your entire CG and VFX team at every point you have to make a decision nor can you take them to every meeting with your client to negotiate deliverables. You as a film maker will need to make quick fast decisions on set that will have huge ramifications further down the line in your post production process. The choices you make will determine both the quality of the final piece and its timely delivery. When budgets are limited you need to know how the VFX and CG pipeline in your project works. VFX and CG Survival Guide for Producers and Film makers is the first and (currently) only book that looks at the creation and implementation of complex Visual Effects, CGI and computer animation from the unique viewpoint of a producer and film maker. This book - goes beyond theory - offers an in-depth analysis of the process involved using real life examples - examines the unique considerations faced by a producer and film maker of every part of the VFX and CG pipeline - is fully illustrated and contains a number of worked examples- will show you how to manage the VFX process regardless of what budget you are working with- covers the different considerations you need to know about across film, games, TV and live events.No other book is currently offering this. This book is built upon over twelve years of real experience in VFX and CG gained across film (Harry Potter 3, 4, and 5, Batman Begins, Poseidon, Kingdom of Heaven, Pirates!, Riddick), game (Operation Flashpoint 2, Brink, Fable), TV (numerous TV commercials and idents) and live events (including the London 2012 Olympics and product launches). The author has brought together case studies and worked examples which will help you understand, manage and deliver your project on time and on budget. Chapter Headings Part 1: Producer Essentialslooks at all the stages of the production of CG and VFX from a producer's unique perspective. This section focuses on what you need to make sure is in place so there is no delay or downtime on the project. This part shows how your decisions can increase efficiency, reduce downtime and eliminate wasted work. Part 2: Scheduling - getting shots through the pipeline and understanding dependenciesis built upon real life case studies and worked examples. Here you will be able to see how your decisions impact upon the successful delivery of the project. Part 3: Producer Practicalities looks at the day to day challenges you will face when managing people and a varied range of resources. This section will show you how to progress your project in an imperfect environment with multiple unknowns. It will show you when re-use and re-purposing can be leveraged.Part 5: Lo/No Budget VFX will show you how you can apply gold standard effects even when there is no budget available, how you can plan your shoot to minimise the cost of CG and VFX while still attaining a high production values. It will go through the choices you can make and what the cost/value relationship of those decisions will be.The book ends with Ten Golden Rules that have been developed from real world experiences over ten years working in VFX and CG. The valuable lessons this book presents will help you make more informed decisions and decipher between contradictory complex information from many different departments. Ultimately the decisions you take will determine the successful delivery of your project, this book will ensure that your decisions are informed and based on a full understanding of the project's production cycle.
Author: Mitch Mitchell
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1136054650
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 247
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Book Description
* An invaluable insight into the use of visual effects in film and television * Fully illustrated with diagrams to show you step-by-step techniques * Covers visual effects processes from front-of-camera to post-production * Integrated approach to film, video and digital techniques * Redefines the rules of photography so that they can be broken for effects * Shows the line of development from the oldest to the newest processes * A must for cinematographers, editors, designers and students of VFX alike * Everything you need to know to plan and supervise visual effects shots * Essential reading for anyone working in commercials/advertising photography or effects Written by an experienced professional, this manual is the essential guide to understanding the principles and background of modern visual effects. Visual effects are at the forefront of a digital revolution in the film and video industry and are becoming more and more important to movie language. This book teaches the practical techniques and skills required to incorporate effects successfully into both film and television production.
Author: Charles Finance
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1136135499
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 416
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Book Description
First published in 2010. Go behind the scene of the behind the scenes to learn how the business of producing the dazzling visual effects we see in movies and on TV works. With decades of combined VFX production and supervisory experience in Hollywood, the authors share their experience with you, illuminating standard industry practices and tips on:* preproduction planning * scheduling * budgeting* evaluating vendors and the bidding process * effective data management * working on-set, off-set, or overseas * dealing with changes in post-production * legal issues (contracts, insurance, business ethics), and more. Also included are interviews with established, successful Hollywood VFX Producers about their career paths and how they got to where they are now. From pre-production to final delivery, this is your complete guide to visual effects production, providing insight on VFX budgeting and scheduling (with actual forms for your own use) and common production techniques such as motion control, miniatures, and pre-visualization.
Author: A. J. Mitchell
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0240516753
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 247
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Book Description
An essential quick reference which provides the latest techniques and practices in the area of special effects.
