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“Eric Hanson has worked on
some of the most significant digital set films of our time. These dvds
are perfect for anybody wanting to learn proven techniques from an accomplished
industry professional .”
- Dan Abrams
3D Environments Lead Spiderman 2
Sony Imageworks
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In this continuation of the
Digital Sets series, visual effects designer Eric Hanson illustrates
a unique and powerful method to capture and re-create natural
landscapes within a 3D environment. Integrating disparate technologies
such as spherical panoramic photography, digital elevation
models, high-dynamic range imagery, and global positioning,
Eric is able to provide a reasonable substitute to nodal pan
motion picture shooting, with the added ability to modify and
enhance the landscape with the rich array of 3D techniques
available within Maya. Various case studies are shown and provided
on the DVD for the viewer to use in their own projects.
Over 4 hours of lecture.
Product Code: EHA04
Intro to Digital Elevation Models
Panoramic Rig Review
Virtual Cinematography
HDR Shooting Technique
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Panoramic Stitching Technique
DEM Displacement Mapping
Weather Modification
Creative Possibilites
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 01:
Introduction
02: Panoramic Shooting Strategies
03: HDR Shooting Strategies
04: Stitching the Panoramic Image
05: Assembling the HDR
06: Preparing the DEM
07: Maya Scene Setup
08: Final Alignment
09: Nodal Cinematography
10: Creative Opportunities
Click here to
view a sample clip from this DVD. Note that while this
clip is 640x480 the actual movie size is 1024x768 with
higher quality compression . View the stills to the right
to see the actual resolution.
ERIC HANSON is a visual effects designer specializing
in the creation of digital environments and effects for
feature films. Having worked with leading effects houses
such as Digital Domain, Sony
Imageworks, Dream Quest Images, and Walt Disney Feature
Animation, his work can be seen in The Day After Tomorrow, Cast
Away, Hollow
Man, Mission to Mars, Bicentennial Man, Atlantis, Fantasia
2000 and The Fifth Element, as well as many special-venue
films. Eric is also an active instructor, leading courses
on effects techniques at Gnomon School of VFX and the
USC School of Cinema/TV.
Eric is a member of the Visual Effects Society and attended
the University of Texas at Austin. He recently published
the second edition of his
book on Maya techniques for Peachpit Press entitled, “Maya 6 Killer
Tips”. He wishes he could sleep more.
Digital Sets 1: Design, Modeling
and Camera
Digital Sets 2: Lighting
and Texturing
Digital Sets 3: Rendering
and Compositing
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