Matchmoving: The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking

Tim Dobbert0782144039, 9780782144031, 9781417576319

Matchmoving is the art and science of ensuring that computer-generated objects (i.e., buildings or monsters) look real when put into live-action footage. Here is the first and only book on the subject, written by expert Tim Dobbert who works at one of the world’s premier visual effects studios and teaches matchmoving. Inside, Tim thoroughly explains the essential matchmoving concepts and provides step-by-step tutorials that demonstrate professionally tested techniques. All examples are available on the CD, along with trial versions of top matchmoving programs. If you want to learn matchmoving without going to visual effects school, here’s your perfect solution.