PF Track
Autodesk Maya

None

Lectures and laboratory sessions
(1:n)1 (1:30)1 + 30 minutes surgery per week
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.

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

- 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
- Matchmation
- Creating scene geometry in a 3D package

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