Jeff Foster - the PixelPainter » compositing http://pixelpainter.com Green Screen, Motion Graphics, Animation, VFX and Adobe Video & Imaging Training Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:02:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 On the BuZZ! http://pixelpainter.com/on-the-buzz/ http://pixelpainter.com/on-the-buzz/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:52:37 +0000 Jeff http://pixelpainter.com/?p=839 On May 13, 2010 I had the pleasure of joining Digital Production BuZZ Radio hosts, Larry Jordan and Mike Horton, for an interview to discuss my latest book “The Green Screen Handbook”. It was a short but informative exchange and they have provided an edited version of the night’s show that features just my interview. You can listen to the stream here: Jeff Foster on the Digital BuZZ 4/13/2010

If you’ve never listened to this live streaming weekly show, be sure to check out the schedule from their web site here. Every Thursday night, Larry and Mike have a fantastic lineup of industry pros, leaders and educators to give you inspiration and knowledge. Highly recommended if you’re a student or a seasoned pro!

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“The Green Screen Handbook” (Sybex/Wiley, pub) is finally shipping from the warehouse and hitting the bookshelves. *Note that we are NOW accepting online orders from the PixelPainter Online Store at a 30% discount off retail!

A sneak preview of the book was presented in a live Users Conference session I gave at Macworld 2010 in San Francisco in Feb, 2010. A live green screen shoot is scheduled for the Post-Production Conference at NAB 2010 in April, where I will be sharing some of the material and techniques from the book.

FrontCover - Green Screen Handbook

Product Description

Make movies and videos with green screen composting technology with The Green Screen Handbook: Real-World Production Techniques. This unique guide is a comprehensive how-to of professional production techniques, step-by-step instruction, and tips that can save you time and money. Learn when to use green screens instead of blue, find out how the pros operate in professional studios, and get amazing results—even on a shoestring budget.

Topics include matting and keying basics; setups using fabric, portable background panels, or paint; lighting and digital camera essentials; broadcast TV hardware switchers; professional HD and major motion picture compositing; multiple-colored screen composites (background, foregrounds, and objects); directing storyboards and talent; working with virtual sets; motion tracking; and much more.

  • See how to plan, set up, and execute your shots to reduce fixes in post
  • Choose the right keying process for your project
  • Master basic shooting setups and live broadcast keying
  • Understand proper lighting and how to match subjects to the background
  • Create a working storyboard and learn how to select and direct talent
  • Composite your footage and fix problem shots
  • Work creatively with virtual sets, motion tracking, and match moving
  • Master techniques that apply to all compositing software and plug-ins

The DVD includes sample footage and all project files to accompany the chapters in the book.

(click on book cover thumbnails to see larger images)

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Order your signed copy NOW from the Online Store and Save 30% Off Retail!


**UPDATE: Check out THIS NEW PAGE for more info about the book and to see the new 1-minute promo video!

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This video segment is from “Learning After Effects CS4″ and shows you the difference between simple “chroma keying” and a real matte extraction/creation tool. Keylight is a plug-in that ships with After Effects CS4 and is an industry standard for compositing/VFX work done with After Effects. The example shown can be found in its entirety along with all the source footage and project files so you can follow along with the DVD.

Click the image below to view the video hosted on Adobe TV:

Check out the other Adobe TV videos from these DVD titles by clicking here and be sure to check out the DVDs in our online store and save 50%!

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