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Digital Compositing with Blackmagic Fusion

Essential Techniques
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Digital Compositing with Blackmagic Fusion: Essential Techniques by Lee Lanier offers a thorough introduction to node-based compositing using Blackmagic Fusion. The book guides readers through the essential components, tools, and workflows required for creating complex digital composites. It includes practical mini-tutorials, extended chapter tutorials, and an eResource with video sequences and 3D renders to practise the techniques immediately.

Key topics covered include node networks, colour space, transformations, masking, rotoscoping, animation, green screen keying, the Fusion 3D environment, colour grading, filters, motion tracking, particle simulation, and stereoscopic workflows.
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This title is ideal for aspiring and intermediate digital compositors, visual effects artists, and multimedia professionals seeking to master Blackmagic Fusion. It suits readers who prefer a hands-on approach with practical tutorials and those wishing to build a solid foundation in compositing workflows.

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Create complex composites with Blackmagic Fusion. Learn the basics of node-based compositing and get up to speed quickly so you can undertake your own compositing projects.

In Digital Compositing with Blackmagic Fusion: Essential Techniques, industry veteran Lee Lanier covers the most important components, tools, and workflows any serious compositor needs to know. Practise your knowledge and skill as you read the book with the included mini-tutorials and longer chapter tutorials. An accompanying eResource features video image sequences, 3D renders, and other tutorial materials, allowing you to immediately practise the discussed techniques.

Critical topics in this book include:

  • Tool / Node networks
  • Colour space and colour channels
  • Transformations
  • Masking and rotoscoping
  • Keyframing and animation splines
  • Green screen keying
  • The Fusion 3D environment
  • Colour grading and colour manipulation
  • Filter tools
  • Motion tracking
  • Particle simulation
  • Stereoscopic workflow

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138668287

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 250 Illustrations, color

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 660g

Pages: 246

About the Author

Lee Lanier has worked as a professional computer animator and VFX (visual effects) artist since 1994. He has more than 70 features, shorts, music videos, trailers, and commercials to his credit. Lee has written ten high-end software books that have sold more than 30,000 copies, has authored VFX training videos for lynda.com, has taught VFX compositing at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Hollywood, and is a member of VES (Visual Effects Society). A strong supporter of the arts, Lee co-founded the Dam Short Film Festivalโ€”Nevadaโ€™s largest film festivalโ€”and continues to serve as its executive director. He also co-manages the Boulder City branch of Dr. Sketchyโ€™s Anti-Art School, curates several art gallery spaces, and is an avid painter. You can see his work at beezlebugbit.com and diabolica-art.com.

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