Rotoscoping

Name: Rotoscoping
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780240817040
Price: 98.99 NZD
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Techniques and Tools for the Aspiring Artist

By Benjamin Bratt

Summary

Rotoscoping by Benjamin Bratt offers a detailed guide to mastering rotoscoping and digital painting techniques essential for seamless integration into film and video projects. Featuring vivid four-colour illustrations, the book provides step-by-step lessons on creating articulate mattes, applying digital paint to moving footage, motion tracking, and advanced workflows.

Beyond technical skills, the book explores the history and evolution of rotoscoping, the day-to-day responsibilities of a rotoscoper, and practical advice on securing employment in the field.
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This book is ideal for aspiring visual effects artists, digital painters, and film students keen to learn professional rotoscoping techniques and understand the industry's nuances.

Features step-by-step instruction on the artistic techniques of rotoscoping and digital painting with lessons on: articulate mattes; digital paint in moving footage; motion tracking; advanced rotoscoping and digital paint techniques; and, more.

Description

Master what it takes to make your rotoscoping and digital painting blend seamlessly into each shot. Through illustrious four-colour presentation, the book features step-by-step instruction on the artistic techniques of rotoscoping and digital painting with lessons on:

Articulate mattes
Digital paint in moving footage
Motion tracking
Advanced rotoscoping and digital paint techniques, and much more

It also features practical insight on the subject and industry, delving into:

The history and evolution of rotoscoping and the role of the rotoscoper
A typical day in the life of a rotoscoper
How to get a job as a rotoscoper

Rotoscoping by Benjamin Bratt provides a comprehensive guide to mastering these techniques and gaining an in-depth understanding of the industry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780240817040

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 February 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Focal Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 300

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About the Author

Benjamin Bratt is a visual effects artist based out of Dallas, Texas who has worked as a digital artist on recent movies such as Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, Race to Witch Mountain, Obsessed, and The Proposal. He is currently the lead compositor at Radium/Reel FX in Dallas. Clients include the Dallas Cowboys, Coors, Ram Truck, and more. Benjamin has also taught Visual Effects and Rotoscoping classes at the Academy of Art.