Lectures and laboratory sessions
(1:n)1 (1:30)2

Learning on all aspects of the module will be facilitated by lectures, tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments using laboratory equipment and post production facilities will support the learning.

A coursework weighted at 100% comprising:-

40% A thread on a VLE showing the planning, gathered set information and process of 'solving' each shot assessing outcomes 1 and 2
60% Practical project consisting of a series of matchmoved visual effects shots assessing outcomes 3 and 4

- Guidelines for shooting visual effects shots e.g. use and placement of markers, recording of data
- 2D Tracking
- 3D Calibration
- Rotoscoping and `patch moves¿
- Camera settings
- Matchamation
- Creating scene geometry in a 3D package

Dobbert, Tim 2005 Matchmoving - The invisible Art of Camera Tracking, Sybex ISBN-0: 7821-4403-9

Sawicki, Mark, 2007, Filming the Fantastic: A Guide to Visual Effects Cinematography Mark, Focal Press, ISBN 0240809157

PF Track
Autodesk Maya

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