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.
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.
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.
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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.
