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The Art and Science of Digital Compositing (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics)

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This was our assigned textbook for a course I took in digital effects. The author has created a book with techniques and info that are not likely to become dated anytime soon, which is a good thing, but to do this he had to completely avoid application specific information. So the book will work regardless of your preference of software, but this can be frustrating too. Many times I wanted him to confirm that the tool he was describing was 'just like the ______ tool in Photoshop.' Overall the book is solid, what it really is, is a book of compositing techniques that are universal. How and why to achieve certain things.

There are chapters on motion tracking, matte creation, formats & aspect ratios. Sections on lighting, shadows, atmosphere, curve editing. There's a interesting 'case studies' section in the back, which breaks down and explain certain composites from movies like Titanic, Star Trek, Independance Day, and a few others. Definately a worthwhile book.

I have been studying digital compositing for about five years, but due to the youth of this profession, gaining knowledge had to come from experience. This is the first book I have come across that defines digital compositing and explains it's vast tool set in one collective volume. Mr. Brinkman's book will soon be the desk reference for every seasoned artist and required reading for every student of visual effects.

this book is a very good overall explanation of digital compositing, it is packged with information.

but please note that this is not a tutorial/workbook type of book, if you are looking for exercises recreating special effects you need to look elsewhere, but on the other hand if you are looking for a thorough insight into what is 'really' going on (which can often be the difference when saving an effects) then this is for you, you will know about cineon, lin/log colourspace, pre/unpre-multiplied images etc.

great book!!

Mr. Brinkmann has produced the most up-to-date resource on professional digital compositing. Any aspiring digital artist, or any digital artist wanting to improve their compositing knowledge, will find this book invaluable. Instead of focusing on specific software of hardware, Brinkmann details techniques and technology which can be applied to any mix of soft/hardware. As a professional digital artist I will gladly use this valuable reference.

This book reminds me of the material we used to buy in college. A well designed , concise and informative book, though it is general knowledge and does not cover any specific software or computer platform , it is geared at any person interested in learning and understanding the complex world of compositing. A valuable reference for many years to come.

This is one of the best books i ever seen write on this subject for anybody involved with image work for flim or tv.Ron is a true master of combining thought provoking reading with solid infomation.Mant artists young and old will gain new knowledge from this book ....excellent.

This book is an expansion upon materials the author presented at the SIGGRAPH conference. It is well written and not geared towards any one package of hardware or software. The concepts and techniques discussed are well illustrated with examples. It is a valuable addition to a new and rapidly growing field of study.

I am writing a paper to SIGGRAPH and how precious this book guide me to support my theory.. Whether you are a programmer, engineer or artist, this book gives you the answer what you are looking for in digital film....

In-Depth and Professionally Oriented, Brinkman's book explains all the key concepts of compositing, in an approachable way that will be useful for users of any brand of compositing software. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a solid introduction to the field of professional compositing for film and television effects.

I found this book of good use. Although I knew a lot of the stuff, it still gave me more brain food. This book cuts through all the incorrect jargon and explanations that exist in the industry. I was expecting it to go more in depth however. Maybe this will be the second book's aim. The CD-Rom is a waste though. It just has the pics that are in the book.