The Art and Science of Digital Compositing 2nd edition

Digital Compositing is the backbone of visual effects production and this book is the only complete overview of the technical and artistic nature of the field. It covers a wide range of topics, form basics image manipulation to the visual cues that create a believable composite. As both an introduction to the field and an authoritative technical reference, this book is essential for novices and professional's alike.

- 17 new case-studies provide in-depth looks as the compositing work done on films such as Chronicles of Nadia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Golden Compass, The Incredible, King Kong, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Sin City, Spider Man 2, and Stars Wars: Episode 3-Revenge of the Sith.
- The accompanying DVD-ROM features bonus resources, including example footage from hit films and projects that give readers hands-on experience with real industry materials
- Includes new sections on 3D compositing, High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging, Rotoscoping, and much more!