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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 takes
you through the more advanced aspects of matchmoving and camera
tracking. He discusses how to use survey data to force a camera
solution to fit a pre-built environment and how to use camera
tracking for paint work. He also covers blending, enhancing
and extending match- moved cameras. Tim shows you how to prepare
for a live-action shoot and how to get the right information
once you're on-set. There's also a section on advanced object
tracking that shows how to use an object's motion to create
a camera move. And finally, he covers the tricky problem of
lens distortion and how it affects the visual effects workflow.
Tim uses a variety of software packages for this lecture including
Maya, Boujou, MatchMover, SynthEyes and After Effects.
170 Minutes of Lecture
Product Code: TDO03
Using Survey Data
Matchmoves for Paint Work
Enhancing and Blending Cameras
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Tracking a Camera Using an Object
On-set Matchmove Tips
Dealing with Lens Distortion
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01: Using Survey Data for Camera Solutions
02: Using Matchmoves for Paint Work
03: Enhancing a Matchmoved Camera
04: Blending Multiple Matchmoved Cameras
05: Using an Object1s Motion for a Camera Move
06: On-Set Matchmove Tips
07: Lens Distortion
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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: Essential Production Techniques
Matchmoving: Object Tracking in Production
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