Contents

 

 

Introduction

Chapter 1: Keying Difficult Green Screen

Chroma Keying Overview

Sidebar: The State of Chroma Keying

Green Screen Problems and Solutions

Keying Challenge A

Layer-Based Solution for Challenge A

Applying the Initial Key

Keying on Different Layers

Node-Based Solution for Challenge A

Applying the Initial Key

Keying Different Branches

Sidebar: Hybrid Rendering

Keying Challenge B

Layer-Based Solution for Challenge B

Creating a Luma Key

Node-Based Solution for Challenge B

Creating a Luma Key

Final Chroma Keying Thoughts

Chapter 2: Motion Tracking Elusive Patterns

Motion Tracking Overview

Motion Tracking Problems and Solutions

Tracking Challenge A

Layer-Based Solution for Challenge A

Transform Tracking

Applying the Tracking Data

Separating Foreground Objects with a Luma Mask

Node-Based Solution for Challenge A

Transform Tracking

Applying the Tracking Data

Separating Foreground Objects with a Luma Mask

Tracking Challenge B

Layer-Based Solution for Challenge B

3D Camera Tracking

Applying 3D Tracking Data

Sidebar: 3D Camera Tracking in Fusion

Final Motion Tracking Thoughts

Chapter 3: Relighting in the Composite

Color Grading and Relighting Overview

Lighting Problems and Solutions

Relighting Challenge

Layer-Based Solution for Relighting Challenge

Node-Based Solution for Relighting Challenge

Final Relighting Thoughts

Chapter 4: Fixing and Repairing Plates

Plate Repair and Paint Fix Overview

Paint Fix and Plate Repair Problems and Solutions

Paint Fix Challenge

Layer-Based Solution for Paint Fix Challenge

Node-Based Solution for Paint Fix Challenge

Plate Repair Challenge

Layer-Based Solution for Plate Repair Challenge

Node-Based Solution for Plate Repair Challenge

Final Fixing and Repairing Thoughts

Chapter 5: Replicating Artifacts

Film and Video Artifact Overview

Artifact Problems and Solutions

Film Artifact Challenge

Layer-Based Solution for Film Artifact Challenge

Adding Judder, Dust, Dirt, and Grain

Interlacing

Adding Film Weave and Lone Hairs and Scratches

Color Fading

Node-Based Solution for Film Artifact Challenge

Interlacing

Adding Dust, Dirt, Grain, and Weaving

Adding Lone Hairs and Scratches

Color Fading

Final Artifact Replication Thoughts

Chapter 6: Adding Depth to Flat Scenes

2D, 2.5D, and 3D Overview

Depth Solutions

Depth Challenge

Layer-Based Solution for Depth Challenge

Preparing Cards

Working in the 3D Environment

Node-Based Solution for Depth Challenge

Final Depth Thoughts

Chapter 7: Using Imperfect FX Elements

FX Elements Overview

FX Element Problems and Solutions

Stock FX Element Challenge

Layer-Based Solution for FX Element Challenge

Node-Based Solution for FX Element Challenge

Keying and Merging the Smoke

Rendering and Combining Smoke Iterations

Particle FX Challenge

Layer-Based Solution for Particle FX Challenge

Node-Based Solution for Particle FX Challenge

Final FX Element Thoughts

Chapter 8: Tackling a Complex VFX Shot

Creating the Cover Image

Reviewing the Project Assets

Preparing the Background

Stabilizing the Plate

Extending the Background

Adding the Helicopters

Stabilizing the Plates

Keying the Helicopters

Integrating the Plates

Adding the Lizard

Stabilizing the Plate

Keying the Lizard

Integrating the Lizard

Restoring the Foreground

Adding Destruction

Integrating a Matte Painting

Adding an Explosion

Taking the Final Steps

Stopping the Cars

Limiting the Reflection

Adding a Camera Move and TV Graphic

Additional Improvements

A Node-Based Workflow

Book Wrap-Up

Appendix A: Introduction to After Effects and Fusion

Fusion and After Effects Overview

Working in After Effects

Exploring Frames, Panels, Tabs, and Views

Creating and Saving a Project

Using Compositions

Importing Footage

Adding Layers and Effects

Playing Back

Working in Fusion

Exploring Panels, Tabs, and Views

Navigating within Views

Using the Menus

Setting up a Project

Choosing Critical Project Settings

Creating Tool Networks

Connecting Tools

Rearranging and Disabling Tools

Importing Footage

Sidebar: Reloading Missing Footage

Sidebar: Reconnecting Left and Right Display Views

Playing Back

Rendering a Preview

Setting Time Ranges

Setting Playback Quality

Appendix B: Source File Information

Index

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