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“Tim Dobbert has released
a perfect companion to his benchmark book on
3D tracking with this new DVD series on one of the most
difficult aspects of visual effects. Ranging from matchmoving
fundamentals to object tracking to studio production tips, this series
will be essential
to those wishing to master the field .”
- Eric Hanson
Senior Producer/VFX Designer
The Gnomon Workshop
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In this DVD, Tim Dobbert walks
you through the steps involved in a typical production-level
matchmove, also known as camera tracking. In order to integrate
CG elements with live-action footage, the essential first step
is to align the 3D camera with the real-world camera. Tim demonstrates
how matchmoving software uses photogrammetry to reproduce the
camera-move and how to get the best results possible. The DVD
covers all aspects of the matchmoving pipeline from 2D tracking
and calibration, right through to placing the camera in an
environment and delivering the final scene. The lecture also
emphasizes how to trouble- shoot the tracking solution when
things don't go well and how to choose the best workflow for
the shot. Tim uses a variety of software packages for this
lecture including Maya, Boujou, MatchMover and After Effects.
180 Minutes of Lecture
Product Code: TDO01
Photogrammetry
Matchmove Pipeline
2D Tracking
Calibration
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Automatic Tracking
Set Fitting
Testing and Troubleshooting
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01: Camera Tracking and Photogrammetry
02: Matchmoving in the VFX Pipeline
03: Evaluating the Shot
04: 2D Tracking
05: Troubleshooting 2D Tracking Problems
06: Automatic Tracking
07: Calibration
08: Export Prep
09: Proxy Geometry and Final Checks
10: Set Fitting and Delivery
11: Workflow Variations
Click here to
view a sample clip from this DVD. Note that while this clip is 640x480
the actual movie size is 1024x768. View the stills to the right to see
the actual resolution.
Tim Dobbert is currently matchmove supervisor for
The Orphanage in San Francisco. He has over eight years experience in
the industry including work as a matchmover, animator and technical
director. His credits include Hellboy, Sky Captain and
the World of Tomorrow, Sin City, Harry Potter and
the Goblet of Fire, and Superman
Returns as well as numerous commercial and television projects. He is
the author of the first and only book on the subject, “Matchmoving:
The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking.” He also teaches university
classes in Matchmoving and Image-Based Content Creation, and has lectured
throughout the world.
Matchmoving: Object Tracking in Production
Matchmoving: Advanced Production Techniques
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