Driven by consumer-market applications that enjoy steadily increasing economic importance, graphics hardware and rendering algorithms are a central focus of computer graphics research. Video-Based Rendering is an approach that aims to overcome the current bottleneck in the process - the time-consuming modeling process - and has applications in areas such as computer games, special effects, and interactive TV. This book offers an in-depth introduction to video-based rendering, a rapidly developing new interdisciplinary topic employing techniques from computer graphics, computer vision, and telecommunication engineering. Providing an overview of the state-of-the-art of video-based rendering and details of the fundamental VBR algorithms, the author discusses the advantages, the potential, as well as the limitations of the approach in the context of different application scenarios.

Now that video is on practically every screen around us, working with video is an essential skill for a creative professional. Becoming proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro CC can help you deliver video for a wide range of projects, from web-friendly smartphone video to high-definition content for room-sized screens. Learn Adobe Premiere Pro CC by building cool creative projects that teach you how to: * Develop a promotional video that includes a voiceover, a title, and a logo * Combine an interview with secondary clips using slow-motion effects and rolling credits * Create an action scene by editing multiple video formats and multicam video in the same timeline * Make a weather report using green screen effects and animated graphics * Build a video slide show quickly using a folder of still images and motion effects * This study guide uses 8 hours of video integrated with text to help you gain real-world skills that will get you started in your career in video post-production. It lays the foundation for taking the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification exam and helps prepare you for an entry-level position in a competitive job market. Purchasing this book gives you access to valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book's "Getting Started" section to unlock access to: * Web Edition containing instructional video embedded in the complete text of the book with interactive review questions along with product updates * Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects in the book