Bluescreen Compositing: A Practical Guide for Video & Moviemaking (Dv Expert Series) (Paperback)

~ John Jackman (Author)

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Book Description

Master the art and technique of blue and greenscreen compositing

Product 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.

* 4 color illustrations detail the art and technique of compositing
* Complete guide to studio set-up, keying and troubleshooting
* DVD packed with real-world examples and tutorial lessons

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Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; Pap/Dvdr edition (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578202833
• ISBN-13: 978-1578202836
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #639,411 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very understandable, April 4, 2008

By	W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Jackman takes us thru the steps in doing professional bluescreen usage for movies. Easy explanations, with accompanying descriptions of the typical equipment needed. It does not seem hard at all.

Numerous tips are given, about how to arrange lighting, what the people being filmed should wear, etc. In general, given a choice of furniture and ambient lighting, the colours of clothing need to be optimally chosen.

The book also shows how to do simple post editing. Using Adobe After Effects as the editor. Nowadays, this can help you do a lot of cleanup and enhancements on your video and stills.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool Read, December 30, 2008

By	S. San Filipo "MCSE" (Rosamond, Ca.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book to be a bit pricey but regardless of that it is a cool read. The book will help you understand plates and (garbage) mattes. It has tutorials and reviews on several keying programs and NLEs. It also includes a disc with various sample blue and green screen files. I think this book is great for novices. Have fun.

Steve.