The visual effects producer : understanding the art and business of VFX / Charles Finance, Susan Zwerman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Finance, Charles L.

Contributor:

Zwerman, Susan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cinematography--Special effects.

Cinematography.

Digital video.

Digital cinematography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (413 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : Boston : Elsevier/Focal Press, c2010.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Go behind the scene of the behind the scenes to learn how the business of producing the dazzling visual effects we see in movies and on TV works. With decades of combined VFX production and supervisory experience in Hollywood, the authors share their experience with you, illuminating standard industry practices and tips on: * preproduction planning * scheduling * budgeting * evaluating vendors and the bidding process * effective data management * working on-set, off-set, or overseas * dealing with changes in post-production * legal issues (contracts, insurance, business ethics), an

Contents:

Front Cover; The Visual Effects Producer; Copyright Page; Contents; Introduction; Part I: VISUAL EFFECTS IN REVIEW; Chapter 1 The ""Good"" Old Days: Visual Effects before Computers; Stop-Motion Animation; Puppets and Animatronics; Matte Paintings; Miniatures; In-Camera Miniatures; Hanging Miniatures with Live Action; Miniatures with Composited Elements; Front and Rear Projection; Forced Perspective with Live Action; Blue- or Greenscreen Composites; Motion Control; In-Camera Practical Effects; Special (Mechanical) Effects and Visual Effects; Chapter 2 Digital Effects: The 15-minute Version

Two-Dimensional (2D) vs. Three-Dimensional (3D) CGI2D CGI; 3D CGI; Creating a Digital Image; Building Digital Models; Texturing, Painting, and Lighting; CG Characters; Animation; Rendering; Compositing; Miniatures vs. Digital Models; Part II: PREPRODUCTION AND PREP; Chapter 3 Who You Gonna Call? The VFX Team; The Visual Effects Supervisor; The Visual Effects Producer; First In-Last Out; What Does the VFX Producer Do?; VFX Producer''s Abilities and Personal Qualities; VFX Producers and Guild Membership; The VFX Producer and Marketing; Visual Effects Production Coordinator

Visual Effects Data CoordinatorVisual Effects PA, Runner, and Similar Support Positions; Freelance Visual Effects Crew; First Assistant Director (AD); Visual Effects DP; Blue or Green Screen DP; Motion Control Technician; Miniature Pyrotechnicians; Other Special VFX Crew; Chapter 4 Basic VFX Technologies and Equipment; Blue and Green Screens; Lighting for Blue- or Greenscreen Photography; Motion Control; When to Use Motion Control; EncodaCam; VistaVision Cameras; High-Speed Photography; Digital Video Assist with Compositing Capability; Motion Capture; SpaceCam, Wescam, Flying-Cam

Cyberscanning and Structured Light ScanningSet Surveys; Lighting References and HDRI (High Dynamic Range Imaging); LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging); Renting Equipment; Chapter 5 Breakdowns; Production Breakdowns; The First Go-Around: Generating a VFX Breakdown; Getting Started; Marking Up the Script; Numbering Visual Effects Shots; Constructing a Digital Cost Breakdown Spreadsheet; Estimating Digital Shot Costs; A Sampling of Ancillary Digital Costs; Facility Visual Effects Supervision and Management; Preliminary Bids: Getting a Handle on the Digital Shot Costs

Budget Guidelines for Digital WorkCasting and Evaluating Potential Vendors; Practical Steps in Checking Out a Vendor; The Importance of Artists; Bidding Guidelines: Comparing Apples to Apples; Following Up; Budgeting Miniatures; Chapter 6 Scheduling and Budgeting Production Support; The Production Support Breakdown Sheet; Using Movie Magic Scheduling; VFX Breakdown Sheets; Preparing the VFX Breakdown; Stand-Alone VFX Elements; Scheduling the Shooting of Your Effects; Collaborating with the 1st Unit; Communication-Key to Smooth Sailing; Scheduling 1st Unit Shooting; Working with a Strip Board

Separating 1st Unit and VFX Unit Shooting

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612329883

9781136135491

1136135499

9781136135507

1136135502

9781282329881

128232988X

9780240813127

024081312X

OCLC:

500579627