Visual Effects Cinematography - Softcover

Perisic, Zoran

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240803515 ISBN 13: 9780240803517

Publisher: Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

Visual effects are an important aspect of film creation, with new technologies and techniques being developed every day. Nevertheless, many of the effects we see on screen are not computer generated; they are done inside the camera or with projection, techniques that have been around for many years. Visual Effects Cinematography examines both traditional and modern visual effects techniques, illustrating how the new techniques have built upon the old in a way that is especially valuable to students. This book examines in detail the various types of equipment used and how they work, and then goes on to discuss the process of planning the shoot.



The most important aspect of visual effects cinematography is the creative problem-solving that happens early in the production, to select the technique that will provide a particular effect and plan the shooting to accommodate the needs of specific scenes. Written by an effects director associated with such blockbuster films as Superman and 2001: A Space Odyssey, this book analyzes the most effective approach to a variety of visual effects problems, detailing the various options available to the filmmaker. Script breakdown, the use of storyboards, and shot planning are covered as part of this creative planning process.

Topics covered in this book include: elements that make up the visual effects shot; methods of compositing visual effects elements; types of mattes and methods of generating them; visual effects tools and planning; types of cameras and their corresponding in-camera effects; projectors and projection

Over 100 illustrations support the technical information contained within these pages. Students, cinematographers, and directors will gain valuable insight into the art and process of visual

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Review

This book addresses the major aspects of Visual Effects production in a concrete, well defined fashion. It is clear and well organized.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0240803515
• ISBN 13: 9780240803517
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 290