This book, written by experienced composer, technical director, and instructor Steve Wright, condenses years of productive experience into a readable and informative guide suitable for professionals and aspiring visual effects artists. This updated edition of Digital Compositing for Film and Video analyzes the problems and tough choices faced daily by professional compositors, combining theory, practical production techniques, and workflows.

The book is software-agnostic, making it applicable to any software brand. It includes many workflows with step-by-step instructions, robust new locking techniques, and updates on the latest technology in the visual effects industry, as well as primary content regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Visual Effects (VFX), Universal Scene Description (USD), Virtual Production, and Cryptomattes. A companion website offers images from the examples analyzed in the book, allowing readers to experiment with the material practically. This edition also includes Nuke workflows on the companion website for the first time.

Pages: 554, Dimensions: 17.4x17.4cm