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Written by senior compositor, technical director and master trainer Steve Wright, this book condenses years of production experience into an easy-to-read and highly-informative guide suitable for both working and aspiring visual effects artists. This expanded and updated edition of Digital Compositing for Film and Video addresses the problems and difficult choices that professional compositors face on a daily basis with an elegant blend of theory, practical production techniques and workflows. It is written to be software-agnostic, so it is applicable to any brand of software. This edition features many step-by-step workflows, powerful new keying techniques and updates on the latest tech in the visual effects industry. Workflow examples for: Grain Management Lens Distortion Management Merging CGI Render Passes Blending Multiple Keys Photorealistic Color Correction Rotoscoping Production Techniques for: Keying Difficult Greenscreens Replicating Optical Lens Effects Advanced Spill Suppression Fixing Discoloured Edges Adding Interactive Lighting Managing Motion Blur With brand new information on: Working in linear ACES Color Management Light Field Cinematography Planar Tracking Creating Color Difference Keys Premultiply vs. Unpremultiply Deep Compositing VR Stitching 3D Compositing from 2D Images How Color Correction ops Effect Images Color Spaces Retiming Clips Working with Digital Cinema Images OpenColorIO A companion website offers images from the examples discussed in the book allowing readers to experiment with the material first-hand.

After a comprehensive upgrade, the Ultimatte 12 emerges as the pinnacle of real-time compositing processors, setting a new industry standard for creating photorealistic live broadcast graphics. With its state-of-the-art algorithms and refined color science, the Ultimatte 12 excels in delivering unparalleled edge handling, superior color separation, and exceptional color fidelity. Its advanced spill suppression capabilities ensure that even the most challenging dark shadows and transparent objects, such as windows, are handled with precision.Designed to elevate live broadcasting to cinematic heights, the Ultimatte 12 allows for seamless integration of talent into any environment, whether it's for weather forecasts, sports commentary, news segments, or entertainment shows. By adding an Ultimatte 12 to each camera in a multi-angle setup, you eliminate the inconsistencies often found in green screens and simplify the keying process, as each Ultimatte can be fine-tuned to its respective camera's perspective.The Ultimatte 12's built-in frame stores are a game-changer for live virtual environment generation, enabling the use of pre-rendered inputs without the need for live video sources. This feature not only enhances the realism of augmented reality foreground objects but also facilitates on-set previsualization in film production, allowing actors and directors to interact with the scene in real-time.For those with space constraints, the Ultimatte 12 is a revolutionary tool that enables the creation of expansive virtual sets within confined areas. By loading pre-rendered still frames from a 3D modeled set into the Ultimatte 12's frame stores, producers can achieve photorealistic backgrounds that surpass traditional virtual set capabilities, all without external equipment and at an accessible price point.The Ultimatte 12 4K model boasts the world's most advanced chroma keying technology, equipped with 12G-SDI connections that support both HD and Ultra HD workflows. Its automatic scene analysis feature simplifies the keying process with one-touch operation, intelligently adjusting over 100 parameters to produce high-quality keys swiftly and effortlessly.Innovative layer compositing modes in the Ultimatte 12 allow for the addition of translucent objects and broadcast graphics, preserving the integrity of tinted colors and ensuring realistic interactions between talent and virtual elements. The device's adeptness at retaining difficult colors, such as a bright yellow dress against a green screen, is unmatched, thanks to its sophisticated flare, edge, and transition processing.The Ultimatte 12's wide range of video connections caters to various compositing needs, from foreground and background inputs to holdout and garbage mattes, as well as layer inputs for superimposing additional images. Its redundant power supplies, USB-C connectivity for firmware updates, and compatibility with Ultimatte Software Control ensure reliability and ease of use in...

Where precision and quality meet, the DigiComp HD Digital Compositing Paint in Ultra-Flat Blue stands out. Manufactured by the reputable Rosco, this high-quality paint is designed specifically for digital compositing, ensuring clean separation of foreground and background elements. Its unique formulation offers the correct luminance and RGB values for optimal operation of all digital compositing systems.The DigiComp HD paint is enriched with single-source pigments, producing a highly-specific spectral reflectance and high-gain reflectivity. This results in a bright, narrow bandwidth of blue, making it both simple to light and easy to key. The precision of this paint reduces the need for post-production touch-ups, saving valuable time and resources.Ready to use straight from the can, this versatile paint provides even coverage in just two easy-to-apply coats. It's suitable for most porous surfaces, including wood, wallboard, sheetrock, plaster, and concrete. For the best results, it's recommended to properly clean, prime, and prepare your surface before application. Unprimed surfaces may result in uneven color coverage.The DigiComp HD paint can be applied using a 3/8" nap roller or a spray gun, ensuring a smooth and even application. It's designed to have an ultra-flat finish, eliminating any sheen or gloss that could interfere with your digital compositing work. This is a key feature that sets it apart from other paints available in the market.Available in both Green and Blue, the DigiComp HD paint is versatile and adaptable to your project's needs. The choice of color should consider both the medium you're shooting on and the major elements in the foreground.The DigiComp HD paint is ready for use directly out-of-can, ensuring convenience and ease of use. For the best results, surfaces should be clean, dry, and free from dirt and grease. It's recommended to use DigiComp HD over a white primer, such as Rosco Tough Prime White, for a flat and even surface.Stir the contents well before and during use, and ensure to check your batch numbers as different batches of paint may vary slightly in color. For a consistent color throughout your project, combine different batch numbers together. In conclusion, the DigiComp HD Digital Compositing Paint in Ultra-Flat Blue is a durable, easy-to-use, and affordable solution for all your digital compositing needs.

Bring precision and quality to your digital compositing projects with the DigiComp HD Digital Compositing Paint. This high-quality, ultra-flat paint, available in both blue and chroma blue, is expertly crafted by Rosco, a reputable brand known for its durable and versatile products. The DigiComp HD color standards are meticulously manufactured to ensure a clean, crisp separation of the foreground and background in digital compositing. This results in minimal to no post-production touch-ups, saving you valuable time and resources. The paint's unique formulation offers the correct luminance and RGB values for optimal operation of all digital compositing systems. The single-source pigments in DigiComp HD paints produce a highly-specific spectral reflectance and high-gain reflectivity. This results in a bright, narrow bandwidth of green or blue that is both simple to light and easy to key. This feature significantly reduces the time spent on rotoscoping and manipulating a dirty key caused by the spectral interference found in other generic or paint-store mixed formulations.Rosco's DigiComp HD formulations are ready for use straight out of the can, providing even coverage in two easy-to-apply coats. The paint is suitable for most porous surfaces, including wood, wallboard, sheetrock, plaster, and concrete. For the best results, it is recommended to properly clean, prime, and prepare your surface before application. All of Rosco's keying paints, including DigiComp HD, are manufactured to have an ultra-flat finish. This means there is no sheen or gloss in the finish at all, eliminating any potential issues with white or yellow appearing on camera instead of green. DigiComp HD is ready for use directly out-of-can. For surface preparation, ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dirt and grease. Use an appropriate primer and for best results, apply DigiComp HD over a white primer, such as Rosco Tough Prime White. Stir contents very well before and during use. Commercial shaking one day before use is recommended. DigiComp HD paints come ready to use straight out of the can. Using a 3/8" nap roller, apply in thin, even, uniform coats, with overlapping strokes. An appropriate airless spray (HVLP recommended) system may also be used. With DigiComp HD Digital Compositing Paint, you can bring your digital compositing projects to life with ease and precision.

Experience the precision and quality of the DigiComp HD Digital Compositing Paint, an innovative product from the reputable brand, Rosco. This high-quality, ultra-flat paint is specifically designed for digital compositing, providing a clean separation of foreground and background with minimal post-production touch-ups required. The DigiComp HD paint is formulated with single-source pigments that produce a highly specific spectral reflectance and high-gain reflectivity. This results in a bright, narrow bandwidth of green, making it easy to light and key. The precise formulation of this paint not only saves valuable post-production time but also reduces the need for rotoscoping and manipulation caused by spectral interference found in other generic or paint-store mixed formulations.Ready for use straight out of the can, the DigiComp HD paint provides even coverage in two easy-to-apply coats. It's suitable for most porous surfaces, including wood, wallboard, sheetrock, plaster, and concrete. For optimal results, it's recommended to properly clean, prime, and prepare your surface before applying the DigiComp HD paints. One of the standout features of Rosco's keying paints, including DigiComp HD, is the ultra-flat finish. Unlike the "flat" finishes available from paint or hardware stores, Rosco keying paints have no sheen or gloss, preventing any white or yellow appearance on camera that could spoil your key. DigiComp HD is available in both Green and Blue, catering to different shooting needs. If you're shooting on film, blue screen is recommended due to the blue layer of the film emulsion's sensitivity. For digital/HD shooting, green screen is preferred as most digital/HD camera chips are more sensitive to green. The DigiComp HD paint is ready for use directly out-of-can, ensuring a hassle-free application process. For best results, surfaces should be clean, dry, and free from dirt and grease. The paint should be stirred well before and during use, and it's recommended to use DigiComp HD over a white primer, such as Rosco Tough Prime White. Whether you're a professional in the film, television, or theater industry, the DigiComp HD Digital Compositing Paint is a versatile and durable choice that delivers exceptional results.

Overcome the challenges of digital compositing with the high-quality DigiComp HD Digital Compositing Paint. This innovative product, developed by industry leader Rosco, is specifically designed for crisp, clean separation of foreground and background elements in post-production processes. Its ultra-flat finish and precise color standards minimize the need for post-production touch-ups, saving you valuable time and resources.The DigiComp HD paints are formulated with single-source pigments that produce a highly-specific spectral reflectance and high-gain reflectivity. This results in a bright, narrow bandwidth of green or blue that is both easy to light and simple to key. Unlike generic or paint-store mixed formulations, DigiComp HD prevents spectral interference, reducing the need for time-consuming rotoscoping and key manipulation.Ready for use straight out of the can, these professional-grade paints provide even coverage in two easy-to-apply coats. They are versatile enough for use on a variety of porous surfaces, including wood, wallboard, sheetrock, plaster, and concrete. For optimal results, it is recommended to properly clean, prime, and prepare your surface before application. The ultra-flat finish of DigiComp HD paints ensures there is no sheen or gloss, eliminating the risk of white or yellow appearances on camera that can spoil your key. This is a significant advantage over the "flat" finishes available from paint or hardware stores, which often have some sheen when lit for camera.Available in both green and blue, DigiComp HD allows you to choose the proper color based on your shooting medium and subject matter. For film shooting, blue is recommended due to the sensitivity of the blue layer of the film emulsion. For digital/HD shooting, green is preferred as most digital/HD camera chips are more sensitive to this color.DigiComp HD paints are ready for use directly out of the can, requiring no dilution. For best results, surfaces should be clean, dry, and free from dirt and grease. Use a white primer, such as Rosco Tough Prime White, for optimal color coverage. Stir contents well before and during use, and apply in thin, even, uniform coats using a 3/8" nap roller or an appropriate airless spray system. With DigiComp HD Digital Compositing Paint, you can achieve professional, durable, and versatile results in your digital compositing projects.

Ultimatte 12The all new Ultimatte 12 is more than the world's best keyer, it's an advanced real time compositing processor designed for the next generation of broadcast graphics. Ultimatte 12 features entirely new algorithms and color science that deliver true photorealistic composites.You get incredible edge handling, greater color separation, amazing color fidelity and better spill suppression than ever before, even in dark shadow areas or through transparent objects such as windows! Imagine presenting the weather, sports, news and entertainment in a cinematic quality environment, all composited in real time.Add an Ultimatte 12 to Each Camera!When you're working live with multiple cameras shooting from different angles, it's common for the green screens to suffer from variations. Plus the keyers built into live production switchers often have to be shared between cameras, which complicates keying because each camera sees the green screen a little differently.The new Ultimatte 12 eliminates these problems because you get incredible technology at an affordable price, allowing each camera to have a separate Ultimatte. That means each Ultimatte can be tuned to a specific camera's view! With a dedicated Ultimatte on each camera, your compositions can go well beyond what's possible with set design, so you can create whole new worlds!Generate Live Virtual Environments for Broadcast!Whether you're working in broadcast news, sports, film production, or magazine style entertainment programming, Ultimatte 12 has the quality for incredibly life like composites that place your talent into any scene! Plus the new Ultimatte 12 models include built in frame stores so you don't need live video sources for all inputs.You can also use Ultimatte 12 to layer computer generated augmented reality foreground objects into a scene, complete with realistic transparency that your talent can walk behind! Ultimatte 12 is also perfect for on set pre visualization in film production because it lets actors and directors watch the scene while they're shooting.Create Realistic Fixed Camera Virtual SetsNow you can create a massive broadcast set, even in small apartments or a basement! That's because all Ultimatte 12 models have frame stores so you can load pre rendered still frames from a 3D modeled broadcast set. This is a revolution in live production because you can now use a virtual set even if you don't have the space for a physical broadcast set!Plus without any external equipment! Just use multiple cameras, each with an Ultimatte 12 and a background frame loaded. As the backgrounds are pre rendered, they can be more photorealistic than a traditional virtual set. If the cameras don't move, the backgrounds will look perfect! Plus Ultimatte 12 is low cost, so you can use more cameras!Ultimatte 12 HDThe world's most advanced chroma keyer in an affordable HD model. Full Ultimatte 12 quality processing gives you next generation edge handling,...

Take your broadcast graphics to the next level with the Ultimatte 12 HD Mini Advanced Real Time Compositing Processor. This state-of-the-art device is more than just a keyer; it's a revolutionary tool designed for the future of broadcast graphics. With its new algorithms and advanced color science, the Ultimatte 12 delivers photorealistic composites, superior edge handling, and exceptional color separation. Experience unprecedented spill suppression, even in dark shadow areas or through transparent objects like windows. This makes the Ultimatte 12 perfect for presenting weather forecasts, sports updates, news broadcasts, and entertainment segments in a cinematic quality environment, all composited in real time. The Ultimatte 12 is designed to eliminate the common problem of green screen variations in live multi-camera shoots. Its affordable price and advanced technology allow each camera to have a separate Ultimatte, which can be tuned to a specific camera's view. This means your compositions can go beyond traditional set design, enabling you to create entirely new worlds. The Ultimatte 12 is also ideal for generating live virtual environments for broadcast. Whether you're working in broadcast news, sports, film production, or magazine-style entertainment programming, the Ultimatte 12 delivers lifelike composites that can place your talent into any scene. The Ultimatte 12 HD Mini model comes with HDMI connections, making it compatible with consumer cameras. It also includes built-in frame stores, eliminating the need for live video sources for all inputs. This feature allows you to layer computer-generated augmented reality foreground objects into a scene, complete with realistic transparency that your talent can walk behind. The Ultimatte 12 also excels in on-set pre-visualization in film production, allowing actors and directors to watch the scene as they're shooting. It also enables the creation of realistic fixed camera virtual sets, even in small spaces. The Ultimatte 12's advanced image processing algorithms and large internal color space ensure identical quality compositions across all models. Its automatic scene analysis feature provides one-touch keying, setting over 100 parameters automatically for great keys without extra work. The Ultimatte 12 also allows for the addition of translucent layers and broadcast graphics, and can faithfully reproduce and retain difficult colors. Its improved flare algorithms can remove green tinting and spill from anything, making it the perfect tool for creating realistic virtual environments. With a wide range of video connections and Ethernet connectivity for software control, the Ultimatte 12 is a versatile tool for any broadcast setup. Its unique feature of converting SDI camera control to HDMI allows for control of HDMI connected Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras from an ATEM SDI switcher. In summary, the Ultimatte 12 HD Mini Advanced Real Time Compositing Processor is a game-changer in the world of...

Before you embark on your next broadcast or film production, consider the unparalleled capabilities of the Ultimatte 12 8K Advanced Real Time Compositing Processor. This state-of-the-art device is not just the world's leading keyer; it's a sophisticated real-time compositing processor engineered for the cutting-edge demands of next-generation broadcast graphics.The Ultimatte 12 boasts revolutionary new algorithms and refined color science that consistently deliver photorealistic composites. Experience exceptional edge handling, enhanced color separation, superior color fidelity, and unprecedented spill suppression, even in challenging conditions such as dark shadows or when dealing with transparent objects like windows.Available in four impressive models, the Ultimatte 12 supports HD, Ultra HD, and native 8K, ensuring your content is future-proof and ready for the highest resolutions. Envision presenting weather forecasts, sports events, news, or entertainment segments against a cinematic-quality environment - all composited in real-time for a seamless viewer experience.For productions utilizing multiple cameras, each with varying angles, the Ultimatte 12 is a game-changer. Traditional green screens often suffer from inconsistencies, and built-in keyers in live production switchers can complicate the keying process. The Ultimatte 12 resolves these issues by allowing each camera to have its dedicated processor, fine-tuned to that specific camera's perspective. This customization enables you to push the boundaries of set design and create immersive new worlds that captivate your audience.The Ultimatte 12 is also an invaluable tool for generating live virtual environments for broadcast. Whether you're working in news, sports, film production, or entertainment programming, the Ultimatte 12 delivers life-like composites that seamlessly integrate your talent into any scene. Built-in frame stores eliminate the need for live video sources for all inputs, and the processor can layer computer-generated augmented reality objects with realistic transparency.On-set previsualization in film production is another area where the Ultimatte 12 shines, allowing actors and directors to interact with the scene in real-time. For fixed camera virtual sets, the Ultimatte 12's frame stores enable the use of pre-rendered still frames from 3D modeled sets, creating expansive broadcast environments even in confined spaces - without the need for external equipment.The Ultimatte 12 8K model is the pinnacle of chroma keying technology, featuring Quad Link 12G-SDI for HD, Ultra HD, and 8K. Its automatic scene analysis simplifies live production with one-touch keying that intelligently sets over 100 parameters, ensuring optimal keys with minimal manual intervention.Adding translucent layers and broadcast graphics is effortless with Ultimatte 12's innovative layer compositing mode. This feature allows for the inclusion of tinted objects atop the foreground image, preserving the...

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Paperback. Written by senior compositor, technical director, and master trainer Steve Wright, this book condenses years of production experience into an easy-to-read and highly informative guide suitable for both working and aspiring visual effects artists. This updated edition of Digital Compositing for Film and Video addresses the problems and difficult choices that professional compositors face daily with an elegant blend of theory, practical production techniques, and workflows. It is written to be software-agnostic, so it applies to any brand of software. It features many step-by-step workflows, powerful new keying techniques, and updates on the latest tech in the visual effects industry with all-new content on artificial intelligence (AI) for visual effects (VFX), Universal Scene Description (USD), Virtual Production, and Cryptomattes. A companion website offers images from the examples discussed in the book allowing readers to experiment with the material first-hand. This edition also adds Nuke workflows to the companion website for the first time. Written by senior compositor, technical director, and master trainer Steve Wright, this updated edition condenses years of production experience into an easy-to-read and highly informative guide suitable for both working and aspiring visual effects artists, and addresses the problems and choices that professional compositors face daily. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Unlocking the Key to Perfect Selections and Amazing Photoshop Effects for Totally Realistic Composites Compositing is one of the hottest trends in Photoshop and photography today for portrait photographers, designers of all walks of life, and even retouchers. Everywhere you look, from group photos, to school graduation or sports portraits, to magazines, movie posters, and DVD covers, chances are, you’ve seen compositing. In Photoshop Compositing Secrets, Matt Kloskowski takes you through the entire process behind creating convincing, well-executed, and captivating composites. You’ll see how to create images that run the gamut from real-world portraits for corporate, graduation, or group photos to sports portraits, templates, and collages, and even the surreal, dramatic composites that clients clamor for. You'll learn: One of the most important secrets to compositing: how to master selections in Photoshop (yes, even wispy hair), What background color, and camera and lighting setups work best for compositing, How to move a subject from one background to another, and the Photoshop lighting and shadowing techniques to make it look real, And all the Photoshop tips, tricks, and special effects you need to pull off a convincing, professional composite. No matter if you're a professional, an aspiring professional, or a hobbyist, Photoshop Compositing Secrets will sharpen your skills and open up a whole new avenue of photographic expression in an easy-to-understand way that will have you creating your own composites in no time.

Designers, photographers, and artists are using Photoshop to create fantastic and realistic images for illustrations, fine art, and editorial content. Whether they're landscape or portrait photographers, illustrators or fine artists, masking and compositing are essential skills to master for combining images to the extent that it is impossible to tell where one image stops and the other one begins. Photoshop artist and educator Katrin Eismann takes readers through numerous step-by-step examples, highlighting the tools and techniques used for masking and combining images. Featuring work by leading artists and photographers, this book focuses on the techniques used to create compelling compositions, including making fast and accurate selections, mastering Photoshop's masking tools, and implementing the concept and photography from start to finish. The book addresses working with Photoshop's selection tools; selecting and maintaining fine details and edges; working with difficult image elements, such as cloth, hair, or translucent objects; and green-screen techniques. Katrin also addresses the creative aspects of image compositing, including how to start with a concept, plan and execute the photography, and seamlessly assemble the image. Combining technical direction and inspiration, this book will expand readers' imaginations, so they can fluidly and professionally create images with Photoshop.

Designers, photographers, and artists use Photoshop to create fantastic and realistic images for illustrations, fine art, and editorial content. Whether they're landscape or portrait photographers, illustrators or fine artists, masking and compositing are essential skills to master for combining images to the extent that it is impossible to tell where one image stops and the other one begins.   In this completely revised edition of her best-selling guide to masking and compositing, Photoshop artist and educator Katrin Eismann--along with compositing experts Sean Duggan and James Porto--takes readers through numerous step-by-step examples, highlighting the tools and techniques used for masking and combining images. Featuring work by leading artists and photographers, this book focuses on the techniques used to create compelling compositions, including making fast and accurate selections, mastering Photoshop's masking tools, and implementing the concept and photography from start to finish.   The book addresses working with Photoshop's selection tools; selecting and maintaining fine details and edges; and working with difficult image elements, such as cloth, hair, or translucent objects. All-new photographic examples, updated instruction to cover the latest version of Adobe Photoshop, and an expanded section on shooting photographs for composite work make this a must-have guide for anyone interested in photographing and creating professional composite images.   Visit www.peachpit.com/pmc2e to download dozens of the images featured in this book and practice the illustrated techniques with the same files used in the book. Also, download a full, free chapter on how to use the Pen Tool, one of the best selection tools in Photoshop.  

In Bret Malley’s world, a father is suspended in the air among his baby’s collection of toys . . . a big-box store and parking lot can be transformed into a scene of reclaimed nature . . . and an ordinary person can sculpt fire with his bare hands. And in Adobe Master Class: Advanced Compositing in Adobe Photoshop CC, Second Edition, Bret shares the techniques he uses to elevate an image from the everyday to the extraordinary, showing you how to make seemingly impossible scenarios come to life.  Designed as a comprehensive guide to compositing from start to finish, this book is divided into three sections. Section I provides an overview of Adobe Photoshop CC focusing on both basic and hidden tools and other features you need to master in order to create stunning composite imagery. Bret also shows you how to shoot high-quality photos for compositing, including tips for equipment and technique. Going beyond the mechanics of Photoshop, Section II leaps into hands-on action by guiding readers through the creation of four unique composites. These fun and informative step-by-step projects cover everything from the first planning sketches to the final finishing touches (using resources provided for download). In Section III, additional detailed project walkthroughs offer tips on everything from creating a superhuman to compositing an epic fantasy landscape. Interviews and spreads featuring established and emerging artists provide a range of inspirational imagery, creative insight, and professional know-how. 

This start-to-finish, complete guide to Nuke will give you the foundations on the state-of-the-art visual effects software used by professionals in the film and television industries. Along with the hard-won advice and techniques from expert compositor and teacher Ron Ganbar, each chapter covers a complete lesson in the fundamentals, with step-by-step instructions included so you can easily follow along and start using the program right away. The projects used throughout the book are based on real-world examples of professional productions and project files are included with each chapter so you can work through all the examples.After discovering how to use the tools and understanding the compositing workflow, youll learn about basic and advanced compositing techniques, color correction, RotoPaint, keying, and tracking, as well as more advanced topics such as CGI and the 3D engine. In addition, youll learn about: Working with nodes and process trees Using CGI passes in Nuke to control 3D render looks Camera Tracking techniques to combine 2D and 3D elements Camera Projection to turn a single frame into moving images Gizmos and all about creating your own tools in Nuke Stereoscopic compositingRon Ganbar has been a compositor since 1996 and visual effects instructor since 2001. He currently works on a variety of projects as a gun for hire as compositor, consultant, VFX supervisor, and trainer. Ron was made a Teachers Trainer by Apple for Shake in 2005 and has written, taught, and evaluated courses for the National Film and Television School, Apple, Peachpit Press, Westminster University, and others."As both a talented compositor (with years of in-the-trenches experience) and an excellent teacher, Ron Ganbar has the unique ability to make even the most difficult concepts crystal clear. If you want to get up and running with Nuke as quickly as possible then start by buying this book!" -Ron Brinkmann, author of The Art and Science of Digital Compositing

In Bret Malley’s world, a father is suspended in the air among his baby’s collection of toys . . . a big-box store and parking lot can be transformed into a scene of reclaimed nature . . . and an ordinary person can sculpt fire with his bare hands. And in Adobe Master Class: Advanced Compositing in Adobe Photoshop CC, Second Edition, Bret shares the techniques he uses to elevate an image from the everyday to the extraordinary, showing you how to make seemingly impossible scenarios come to life.  Designed as a comprehensive guide to compositing from start to finish, this book is divided into three sections. Section I provides an overview of Adobe Photoshop CC focusing on both basic and hidden tools and other features you need to master in order to create stunning composite imagery. Bret also shows you how to shoot high-quality photos for compositing, including tips for equipment and technique. Going beyond the mechanics of Photoshop, Section II leaps into hands-on action by guiding readers through the creation of four unique composites. These fun and informative step-by-step projects cover everything from the first planning sketches to the final finishing touches (using resources provided for download). In Section III, additional detailed project walkthroughs offer tips on everything from creating a superhuman to compositing an epic fantasy landscape. Interviews and spreads featuring established and emerging artists provide a range of inspirational imagery, creative insight, and professional know-how. 

The Photoshop Workbook: Professional Retouching and Compositing Tips, Tricks, and Techniques reveals the creative skills that photographer and retoucher Glyn Dewis uses for his global clients. In this guide you will learn not only his step-by-step Photoshop techniques, but how and when to apply them so that you, too, can take your images to a whole new level. Glyn starts by covering the individual Photoshop skills that are the essential building blocks of his process:     ·    Mastering selections and cutouts with the Pen tool and other important tools    ·    Dodging and burning, adding textures, transforming a location, and using the “power of gray” for composites    ·    Applying lighting effects such as spotlights, beams, realistic shadows, reflections, and street lighting to images    ·    Creating special effects, including snow and debris, and turning day into night using a nondestructive workflow It’s one thing to learn the techniques, but to master them you need to understand when to apply them and in what order. In the second part of the book, Glyn brings everything together with his real-world projects. He covers six complete, start-to-finish projects—including all the images for you to download and follow along—that show you how to apply the techniques to a variety of scenarios, including character portraits, themed composites, and a landscape.  

This is the only book to focus exclusively on the creation of visual effects for After Effects, and is a one-stop resource for anyone who wants in-depth explanations that demystify the realm of visual effects and how they were created, thanks to veteran author Mark Christiansen's friendly and accessible style. A thoroughly packed, informative read, this masterful guide focuses on explaining the essential concepts, features, and techniques that are key to creating seamless movie-quality visual effects. Users who are comfortable with After Effects will find a helpful review of the fundamentals—managing footage, viewing and editing layers, animating type, and more—so they can learn how to work smarter and more efficiently. Readers of all levels will learn core techniques for effects compositing including color matching, keying, rotoscoping, motion tracking, emulating the camera, and concluding with using expressions in After Effects, written by contributor and expert Dan Ebberts. The final section of the book delves into creative explorations, demonstrating professional effects that readers might want to re-create.   Readers will also find comprehensive coverage of all that's new in CS6, including variable mask feathering, Rolling Shutter Repair, Camera Tracker, and the new ray-traced 3D rendering engine which allows users to quickly design in 3D space.   Included with the book are files used for many of the techniques in the book: Sample clips and projects include HD footage from Pixel Corps and Artbeats, as well as demos of plug-ins that you can use to experiment with in your own effects.