In today’s feature film industry, productions are in constant need of digital set extensions. On this third DVD in a series, Chris Stoski shows how digital set extensions are achieved. The lecture uses two examples to demonstrate matching simple and complex lighting in the plate photography, dealing with difficult lighting changes, matching the camera angle of the plate with 3D software, and adding camera movement in a compositing environment. The lecture results in the creation of two beautiful moving shots. In addition to Adobe Photoshop®, Chris uses Autodesk 3ds Max and Apple Shake to create these examples, but the techniques can be implemented with other popular 3D and compositing software as well. This DVD is designed for all skill levels.

• Plate Analysis
• Perspective Matching
• 3D Modeling
• Lighting
• Composition
• Motion Picture Plates
• Digital Painting
• Compositing
• Animation

1. Working with the Plate
2. Painting the Set Extension
3. Compositing the Final Shot
4. Concept Sketch and Camera Matching
5. Painting, Modeling and Lighting
6. Test Composites and Modeling
7. Sign Animation and Compositing
8. Final Compositing and Painting

• Product Code: CST03
• ISBN: 1-59762-910-3
• UPC: 805366016548
• Duration: 167 minutes
• Formats: DVD-ROM, Mac or PC only

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Chris Stoski

Lead Digital Matte Artist
Industrial Light & Magic

Chris Stoski is one of the leading matte painters and concept artists in the visual effects industry. His clients and employers include Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm, Matte World Digital, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, Dreamworks, Touchstone Pictures and The Cartoon Network to name a few. Recently he authored a book entitled “d’artiste: Matte Painting” in conjunction with Dylan Cole and Alp Altiner, and published by Ballistic Publishing. His film credits include Star Wars Episode III, The Ring, The Last Samurai and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. He currently works for ILM as a Lead Digital Matte Artist.