Bluescreen Compositing

A Practical Guide for Video & Moviemaking

Bluescreen Compositing on ScienceDirect(Opens new window)
Paperback, 248 Pages
Published: APR-2007
ISBN 10: 1-57820-283-3
ISBN 13: 978-1-57820-283-6
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS


By
John Jackman, Head of Inspirita Films and contributing editor to DV Magazine

Description
Master the art and technique of blue and greenscreen compositing with this comprehensive how-to course in creating effective and realistic composited scenes in video formats. You get clear, understandable explanations of the different types of keying techniques and how they work, including real-world examples and tutorials. Topics include setting up a greenscreen studio, how to light the screen effectively, how to light the talent or foreground material, and matching lighting to the composited background plate. Complete tutorials of each of the major software keyers walk you through the process for creating a clean and accurate composite.

Audience:
Video professionals, students, independent moviemakers, hobbyists.


 
Last update: 6 Nov 2011