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“The art and science of digital compositing techniques for visual effects, animation and motion graphics by Ron Brinkmann”

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This book contains a wide range of topics that will aid my work, including an overview of the technical and artistic nature of digital compositing. It covers basic image creation, and looks at the visual cues that are necessary to create a believable composite.

“Digital visual effects in cinema the seduction of reality by Stephen Prince”

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This text also looks at the key entities needed to create a realistic composite, comparing largely grossing Hollywood films and discussing ther techniques. Stephen Prince offers a detailed exploration of not only stereoscopic 3D, but also image capture and even lighting technologies, all relevant to my final project.

“Editing and special/visual effects/ edited by Charlie Keil and Kristen Whissel”

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As well as focusing on other visual effect techniques such as stop motion and split screen cameras, this book traces the development of technologies used in the industry to create CGI and digital visual effects. This read would bode both interesting and educational on this appropriate subject.

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