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Whether you're a novice compositor or a well-versed one moving over
from After Effects or Shake, this is THE book for you to learn the
ins and outs of the powerful compositing software, Nuke. In
addition to covering all of the menus, buttons, and other
software-specific topics, it also offers critical lessons in
compositing theory, including working in 2.5D and stereoscopic 3D.
Through a tutorial-based approach, augmented by video footage and
image files provided on the downloadable resources, this book will
have you up and running in Nuke in just hours. The book features
over 300 4-color images, industry insider sidebars, as well as an
entire chapter dedicated to real-world Nuke case studies. The
downloadable resources files are available at
http://www.focalpress.com/books/details/9780240820354/.
Create vibrant visual effects with Adobe After Effects. Gain the
tips, tricks, and applied knowledge you need to carry out essential
visual effects tasks and bring your digital compositing to the next
level. In Compositing Visual Effects in After Effects, industry
veteran Lee Lanier covers all the common After Effects techniques
any serious visual effects artist needs to know, combining the
latest, professionally-vetted studio practices and workflows with
multi-chapter projects and hands-on lessons. Engaging, full-color
tutorials cover: Altering resolutions and frame rates Channel and
color space manipulation Rotoscoping and masking Matchmoving and
motion tracking Keying green screen Working in the 3D environment
and integrating 3D render passes Particle simulation Color grading
and distressing Expressions and project management The companion
website (www.focalpress.com/cw/lanier) features video image
sequences, 3D renders, matte paintings, and other tutorial
materials, allowing you to immediately apply the techniques taught
in the book.
Aesthetic 3D Lighting: History, Theory, and Application delves into
the history, the theory, and the practical and aesthetic
application of lighting in the fine arts and 3D animation. In this
book, animation industry veteran and lighting expert Lee Lanier
examines the importance of lighting and its ability to communicate
information to the viewer. Lee examines the history of lighting as
applied to the fine arts, film, photography, and 3D animation. He
discusses the use of light color, light location and direction, and
light shadow types to recreate specific locations and to generate
moods. He includes guides for successful lighting in 3D animation.
Software-agnostic examples lead you through useful 3D lighting
set-ups. Chapter-long case studies step you through more complex 3D
lighting projects in Autodesk Maya. An accompanying eResource
(www.routledge.com/9781138737570) features 3D model files, scene
files, and texture bitmaps, allowing you to practice the discussed
techniques in Autodesk Maya and many other 3D programs. The
lighting techniques covered in this book include: History of
lighting as used in the fine arts The scientific mechanisms of
light Light types and light application in 3D programs Light
qualities including shadows variations Basic and advanced 3D
lighting approaches 1-, 2-, 3-point, naturalistic, and stylistic
lighting techniques Replication of real-world lighting scenarios
and locations Overview of advanced 3D lighting and rendering
systems
Your one-stop guide to creating mind-blowing visual effects in
Autodesk Maya. Full-color, step-by-step tutorials detail
industry-staple visual effects techniques such as fur and hair
growth, fire and water simulation, soft and hard body dynamics,
cloth construction, and so much more. Maya guru Lee Lanier starts
you off with the basics and then moves into more advanced
tehcniques such as creature animation, patch modeling, effects
scripting, render pass set-up, and others. The companion website
features a treasure trove of project files, image sequences,
texture bitmaps, and model FBXs, allowing you to immediately apply
the techniques learned in the book.
In Advanced Visual Effects Compositing: Techniques for Working with
Problematic Footage, learn to tackle difficult visual effect
composites in layer-based and node-based compositing programs. In
this book, industry veteran and compositing expert Lee Lanier
offers tips, tricks, techniques, and workflows for difficult visual
effects shots, including poorly shot green screen, moving shots
with no visible motion tracking marks, shots requiring
three-dimensional (3D) elements that lack 3D renders, poor-quality
stock footage, and incorrectly lit shots. Lanier details the common
problems of visual effects shots and offers practical solutions
using examples from Adobe After Effects and Blackmagic Design
Fusion. An accompanying eResource (www.routledge.com/9781138668348)
features video image sequences, 3D renders, and other tutorial
materials, allowing you to practice the discussed techniques. The
visual effects challenges covered in this book include: Chroma
keying Motion tracking Relighting in the composite Repairing plates
Replicating damage Adding depth with 2.5D Working with stock
footage
Create complex composites with Blackmagic Fusion. Learn the basics
of node-based compositing and get up to speed quickly so you can
undertake your own compositing projects. In Digital Compositing
with Blackmagic Fusion: Essential Techniques, industry veteran Lee
Lanier covers the most important components, tools, and workflows
any serious compositor needs to know. Practice your knowledge and
skill as you read the book with the included mini-tutorials and
longer chapter tutorials. An accompanying eResource features video
image sequences, 3D renders, and other tutorial materials, allowing
you to immediately practice the discussed techniques. Critical
topics in this book include: Tool / Node networks Color space and
color channels Transformations Masking and rotoscoping Keyframing
and animation splines Green screen keying The Fusion 3D environment
Color grading and color manipulation Filter tools Motion tracking
Particle simulation Stereoscopic workflow
Create complex composites with Blackmagic Fusion. Learn the basics
of node-based compositing and get up to speed quickly so you can
undertake your own compositing projects. In Digital Compositing
with Blackmagic Fusion: Essential Techniques, industry veteran Lee
Lanier covers the most important components, tools, and workflows
any serious compositor needs to know. Practice your knowledge and
skill as you read the book with the included mini-tutorials and
longer chapter tutorials. An accompanying eResource features video
image sequences, 3D renders, and other tutorial materials, allowing
you to immediately practice the discussed techniques. Critical
topics in this book include: Tool / Node networks Color space and
color channels Transformations Masking and rotoscoping Keyframing
and animation splines Green screen keying The Fusion 3D environment
Color grading and color manipulation Filter tools Motion tracking
Particle simulation Stereoscopic workflow
Create vibrant visual effects with Adobe After Effects. Gain the
tips, tricks, and applied knowledge you need to carry out essential
visual effects tasks and bring your digital compositing to the next
level. In Compositing Visual Effects in After Effects, industry
veteran Lee Lanier covers all the common After Effects techniques
any serious visual effects artist needs to know, combining the
latest, professionally-vetted studio practices and workflows with
multi-chapter projects and hands-on lessons. Engaging, full-color
tutorials cover: Altering resolutions and frame rates Channel and
color space manipulation Rotoscoping and masking Matchmoving and
motion tracking Keying green screen Working in the 3D environment
and integrating 3D render passes Particle simulation Color grading
and distressing Expressions and project management The companion
website (www.focalpress.com/cw/lanier) features video image
sequences, 3D renders, matte paintings, and other tutorial
materials, allowing you to immediately apply the techniques taught
in the book.
Whether you're a novice compositor or a well-versed one moving over
from After Effects or Shake, this is THE book for you to learn the
ins and outs of the powerful compositing software, Nuke. In
addition to covering all of the menus, buttons, and other
software-specific topics, it also offers critical lessons in
compositing theory, including working in 2.5D and stereoscopic 3D.
Through a tutorial-based approach, augmented by video footage and
image files provided on the downloadable resources, this book will
have you up and running in Nuke in just hours. The book features
over 300 4-color images, industry insider sidebars, as well as an
entire chapter dedicated to real-world Nuke case studies. The
downloadable resources files are available at
http://www.focalpress.com/books/details/9780240820354/.
Aesthetic 3D Lighting: History, Theory, and Application delves into
the history, the theory, and the practical and aesthetic
application of lighting in the fine arts and 3D animation. In this
book, animation industry veteran and lighting expert Lee Lanier
examines the importance of lighting and its ability to communicate
information to the viewer. Lee examines the history of lighting as
applied to the fine arts, film, photography, and 3D animation. He
discusses the use of light color, light location and direction, and
light shadow types to recreate specific locations and to generate
moods. He includes guides for successful lighting in 3D animation.
Software-agnostic examples lead you through useful 3D lighting
set-ups. Chapter-long case studies step you through more complex 3D
lighting projects in Autodesk Maya. An accompanying eResource
(www.routledge.com/9781138737570) features 3D model files, scene
files, and texture bitmaps, allowing you to practice the discussed
techniques in Autodesk Maya and many other 3D programs. The
lighting techniques covered in this book include: History of
lighting as used in the fine arts The scientific mechanisms of
light Light types and light application in 3D programs Light
qualities including shadows variations Basic and advanced 3D
lighting approaches 1-, 2-, 3-point, naturalistic, and stylistic
lighting techniques Replication of real-world lighting scenarios
and locations Overview of advanced 3D lighting and rendering
systems
In Advanced Visual Effects Compositing: Techniques for Working with
Problematic Footage, learn to tackle difficult visual effect
composites in layer-based and node-based compositing programs. In
this book, industry veteran and compositing expert Lee Lanier
offers tips, tricks, techniques, and workflows for difficult visual
effects shots, including poorly shot green screen, moving shots
with no visible motion tracking marks, shots requiring
three-dimensional (3D) elements that lack 3D renders, poor-quality
stock footage, and incorrectly lit shots. Lanier details the common
problems of visual effects shots and offers practical solutions
using examples from Adobe After Effects and Blackmagic Design
Fusion. An accompanying eResource (www.routledge.com/9781138668348)
features video image sequences, 3D renders, and other tutorial
materials, allowing you to practice the discussed techniques. The
visual effects challenges covered in this book include: Chroma
keying Motion tracking Relighting in the composite Repairing plates
Replicating damage Adding depth with 2.5D Working with stock
footage
Produce mind-blowing visual effects with Autodesk Maya. Gain the
practical skills and knowledge you need to recreate phenomena
critical to visual effects work, including fire, water, smoke,
explosions, and destruction, as well as their integration with
real-world film and video. In Creating Visual Effects in Maya, Maya
master Lee Lanier has combined the latest studio techniques with
multi-chapter, hands-on projects and professionally-vetted
workflows to bolster your CG toolkit. Engaging, full-color
tutorials cover: Creating foliage, fire, and smoke with Paint
Effects Growing Maya Fur and nHair on clothing, characters, and
sets Replicating water, smoke, sparks, swarms, bubbles, and debris
with nParticles and nCloth Controlling scenes and simulations with
expressions and MEL, Python, and PyMEL scripting Adding dust, fog,
smoke, rippling water, and fireballs with Fluid Effects containers
Creating damage with Effects presets, deformers, and animated
textures Matchmoving and motion tracking with Maya and MatchMover
Creating complex destruction by combining rigid bodies, nParticles,
nCloth, and Fluid Effects Setting up, rendering, and compositing
mental ray render passes with Autodesk Composite, Adobe After
Effects, and The Foundry Nuke The companion website
(www.focalpress.com/cw/lanier) features a treasure trove of Maya,
MatchMover, After Effects, and Nuke project files, image sequences,
texture bitmaps, and MEL, Python, and PyMEL scripts, allowing you
to immediately apply the techniques taught in the book.
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