Matchmoving: The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking

This work helps you to master the art and science of Matchmoving. Written by a matchmoving expert, this book is much more than a technical primer. It helps you think like a pro so that you can find the right solution for your matchmoves, no matter how tricky. You'll also find coverage of tasks that commonly go hand-in-hand with matchmoving, along with advice on the contributions you can make on the set of a live-action shoot. Whether you're a student or professional, "Matchmoving: The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking" gives you the knowledge and perspective you need to quickly and successfully solve every matchmove. It's coverage includes: understanding how matchmove programs work; perspective matching; getting optimal 2D tracking data; calibrating/solving cameras; using automatic tracking; fitting matchmoves into a CG set; mastering matchamation techniques; modeling from matchmoves; troubleshooting bad matchmoves; and, multi-purposing matchmove data.