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CMIVFX Photorealistic Digital Painting

Posted by Users on 2011/08/01
Posted in: 2D, 3D, CG Releases, Downloads, Learning, Tutorials, Videos. Tagged: , , .

PAINTING ESSENTIALS
Discover how to set up Adobe Photoshop ready to use as a digital artist. Explore the preferences, settings and various aspects of the applications interface that are crucial when painting. Learn the significance of using a graphics tablet when painting digitally and explore the settings for the paint brushes including those that relate to using the graphics tablet. Learn how to set up your working environment to display the original photograph side by side with a blank canvas of the correct size.

ACCURATE DRAWING
Explore a few new techniques to help you draw more accurately. Lear n how a technique called ‘negative space’ can help you position objects correctly within a painting. Discover some tools within the application that helps to improve accuracy. This will involve the use of a digital grid system and guides to help identify important measurements. Watch at the end as the artist completes the final stages of the drawing so that it is ready to be colored.

ACCURATE COLOR MIXING
Identify ways to simplify the process of mixing color in Adobe Photoshop. Begin by understanding how to use the color selector to discover the shade you need. Then look at using the color panel for making subtle changes to a color. See how to use the swatches panel to save any colors you will need to use again. Finally be guided by the artist as he mixes and paints in the basic colors for the painting project of Kristin Kreuk.


HIGHLIGHTS AND SHADOWS
Discover techniques for adding in highlights and shadow areas in a painting. Learn and understand the significance of highlights and shadows and how they will improve the believability and realistic quality of the digital paintings. The artist will reveal some of the best techniques for introducing such areas into the painting project and will guide you through adding the necessary highlights and shadows to the painting project of Kristin Kreuk.


FINE DETAILS
Discover the crucial part to transforming a project from the mundane to a masterpiece. In this vital section learn about the long process of adding essential details to a painting project and see how this stage can take an ordinary painting and convert it into a realistic image. The artist again will guide you through the process as he focuses on the eye area of the Kristin Kreuk painting. See how the artist paints in individual eyelashes and pours in the skin taking the painting towards a photo-realistic finish. Finally watch as the remaining areas in the painting are completed and in a speeded up video, see everything come together to reveal the finished painting.


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CMIVFX Automotive Rendering Techniques

Posted by Users on 2011/08/01
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3D MOCKUP IN MAYA
Starting off in Maya we will quickly show a very rough car model that will be the foundation for the design. The car is done with traditional polygon techniques which are not covered in this tutorial. The car was modeled in just a few hours and is very rough, but serves the overall purpose of a sketch model.

THE SKETCH MODEL
By toggling between a standard polygon mesh and a smooth mesh preview you will get an instant preview of the final surfaces. This technique is very useful when making sketch models. Sketch models are important in the process as it allows for easy straight-on modeling and evaluation. Using a polygon modeler like Maya makes the process both faster but also more flexible then it would be with Nurbs.
RENDERING IN HYPER SHOT
Export the entire model to an .OBJ file and then import into Hyper Shot. Learn how to apply materials, change the environment, set up the camera for a successful rendering. Hyper Shot is indeed a great application for fast renderings and this section aims to reveal how it can be used in a slightly more advanced way and efficient way.

EXPERIMENTING
Different camera angles are evaluated and once the camera is locked down. Multiple renderings can be created using the same exact camera. Different materials and environments are tried out and this material will later be composited together in Photoshop.
IMAGE ASSEMBLY
The renderings are now brought into Photoshop for assembly and initial color corrections. Bits and pieces from different renderings are put together using layers and blend modes. Some initial color correction can be made to make sure that the overall palette is consistent and coherent. By using adjustment layers it is possible to work in a non-destructive manner and really tune the levels and colors.

COLOR CORRECTION IN PHOTOSHOP
Learn how to work with the path-tool to create sharp and accurate design element such as cut-lines, vents and body creases. Utilizing a set of brushes in combination with selections created with the path-tool a painted look is achieved. This technique allows for both precision rendering as well as for a more painterly style.

DETAILS
Utilizing the path-tool, details and color trims are created in a fast and creative manner. The front is given some extra attention as well as a number of other key elements. Headlamps and splitters are designed and painted in using different tools.

FINAL TOUCHES
Learn to fine tune the project by continuing the work all over the rendering, adding details and sharpness, paying extra attention to textures. Utilizing a variety of techniques, learn to add sharpness, key lines and highlights to accentuate. The final step before completion is the introduction of overlay textures that really make the project come alive. By using a variety of textures, the original colors are mixed and blended in a very artistic manner. This technique is somewhat of a signature to the artist and really takes the rendering to a whole new level.

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Syntheyes 2011 WIN64 & CMIVFX Complete Syntheyes Training

Posted by Users on 2011/07/20
Posted in: 2D, 3D, CG Releases, Downloads, Learning, Softwares, Tutorials, Videos, Windows. Tagged: , , .



SynthEyes 2011 offers a complete high-end feature set, including tracking, set reconstruction, stabilization, and motion capture. It handles camera tracking, object tracking, object tracking from reference meshes, camera+object tracking, multiple-shot tracking, tripod (nodal, 2.5-D) tracking, mixed tripod and translating shots, stereoscopic shots, nodal stereoscopic shots, zooms, lens distortion, light solving. It can handle shots of any resolution?DV, HD, film, IMAX, with 8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit float data, and can be used on shots with thousands of frames. A nifty feature simplifies and speeds tracking for green-screen shots. The image preprocessor can help remove grain, compression artifacts, off-centering, or varying lighting; improve low-contrast shots; or shoe-horn shots into available RAM for quicker handling.
Textures can be extracted for a mesh from the image sequence, producing higher resolution and lower noise than any individual image.

SynthEyes offers complete control over the tracking process for challenging shots, including an efficient workflow for supervised trackers, combined automated/supervised tracking, offset tracking, incremental solving, a hard and soft path locking system, distance constraints for low-perspective shots, and cross-camera constraints for stereo. You can set up a coordinate system with tracker constraints, camera constraints, by aligning to a mesh, a line-based single-frame alignment system, or manually.

 

SynthEyes exports to about 25 different 2-D and 3-D programs. The Sizzle scripting language lets you customize the standard exports, or add your own imports, exports, or tools. You can customize the color scheme, keyboard mapping, and viewport configurations.


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For starters we’ll use a simple shot and do the most obvious thing when you first open Syntheyes: A completely automatic track. In a matter of literally seconds you’ll have a pretty usable result, that will quickly improve by using some simple clean-up techniques. Orient the scene in 3d-space and insert 3D-objects into your scene to test if everything works, export your camera-solution and voil? – you have a decent matchmove in just a few minutes.

Solving a shaky handheld shot
Life not often makes it easy for you, and so you’ll often be confronted with things like motion-blur, camera-shake and lens-distortion. So for the more difficult shots we’ll have to bring the big guns in. Automatic tracker cleanup, manual control over each tracker-curve in the graphs-editor and fine-tune trackers can really improve your camera solution. To solve fast and shaky hand-held footage with lots of motion-blur it’s best to use supervised tracking to give you the most control over each tracker. If you’re footage was shot with a lens that has barrel-distortion then you have another problem that can make things more complicated. Tracks will have lots of errors, and 3D objects will not fit to the footage not matter what. Luckily Syntheyes has a clever way to get rid of lens-distortion. Or even to re-distort the CGI, if the director wants to work with the original footage later in compositing.

Modeling with Syntheyes
With the tracking-features and resulting 3d-points you can not only define the camera, but also re-model the scene, just use the points to define a mesh! And if there are not enough features for you to re-create the scene, insert zero weighted trackers (ZWT) that don’t affect the camera solution but will position themselves in the correct place in your 3d environment. And if you need more organic shapes to be rebuilt, add thousands of 3d-points all at once to build your mesh. You can even texture that mesh by using camera-projection right within Syntheyes, to test if camera-mapping will work later in your 3d- or compositing-application.

Solving Tripod shots – with 3d environment?
The common problem with tripod shots is that it is impossible to get any usable 3d information out of just a camera-pan. The solution of the camera movement might be good, still it can be hard to position it in a reasonable and exact way in 3d-space. That problem can quickly be solved with Syntheye’s lens-tools. Use any straight perspective lines in one frame of your tripod-shot to setup a coordinate system that let’s you position objects in your scene more easily – that makes life easier for the 3d-artist! You can even use that method on still images.

A moving camera – and a moving object!
Although primarily a camera-tracker, Syntheyes does a really good job at object-tracking. The last chapter of this tutorial shows you how to track camera and objects in one scene altogether, how to setup their coordinate systems and how to orient them in 3d-space. You can really do amazing things with this great software. Make sure you have some time and your favorite compositing and 3d application at hand! You’ll want to try out all these goodies immediately!

 

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CMIVFX – Ultimate Learning System Volume 2

Posted by Users on 2011/07/02
Posted in: 3D, CG Releases, Downloads, Learning, Softwares, Tutorials, Videos. Tagged: , , .


Ultimate Learning System Vol 2

Like any good craft, you need the right tools in your hand to bring your ideas to life. Since the begging of computer graphics, people search for the right elements to start their own projects. In this volume we will talk about the robust tool set inside Cinema4D and how they can help you turn your ideas to reality. Geometry, lights, deformers, bones and sound setup workflow’s are all covered topics accompanied by in-depth notes with real life tips and tricks. The Tool Sets from Cinema 4D are one of the most extensive libraries in the Computer Graphics Market. We will show you how to create whatever your heart desires. Master the tools to orchestrate gorgeous 3D artwork. To build a strong house that can stand up to strong wind, you must have a strong, deep base. The same idea applie to workflow. Here you will find precious information that can build you into a strong C4D artist.


Primitives and Splines
One of the most used tools are the Primitives. Cubes, cones, cylinders, mountains and several other options are explained with care. Learn how to use them to start virtually anything you want also discover the secret of using the amazing splines options ranging from simple circles to complex image guided splines that can help you model with precision. KEYWORDS: Cinema 4D Training, C4D, Bodypaint, Maxon

NURBs and Polygons
NURBs are one of those special weapons that can amplify your horizon and allow you to create some very organic shapes with limited operations. Learn how to sharpen your modeling skills by using NURBs as a start off point. Understand how to move everything into polygon mode and how it can help you add that extra something special to your creations.

Arrays
Duplicate geometry with style and precision. Create complex boolean operations. Learn how to create metaballs and know how they work while understanding the workflow of adding symmetry to your models. Work with custom work planes and learn how they can help you achieve unique performance when modeling or animating.

Cameras
How do I enable depth of field and how to control it? What is the best way to animate a camera in a scene and what are the differences from the camera modes that we have inside Cinema4D? All those questions and more are answered here. Also, learn tricks that can help you control your cameras in a more accurate way.

Lights
Lights are in the top 10 most important features of computer graphics for sure. To really master lighting, is something that takes time and experience. We want to show you why lights in C4D is a very accommodating system for lighting artists. We explain how they work in detail, and show you what the singular styles of lights are so you can achieve scenes like never before.

Standard Deformers
Bend, twist, explode, melt and do countless other combinations using the extensive list of deformers. Get the knowledge you need to use them in your favor, to help you model or animate in an intuitive. We will talk about the tricks to stack tools properly in an organized manner. Apply them to anything you want ranging from splines to complex geometry by following a few important steps.

Bone Deformers
Bones are the the most important element of a character. It will allow them and special objects to move organically and realistically, but there are a few tricks to get them working properly and to behave in a predictable way. In this section we cover all the needed information for skeletal type deformations.

Sound Design
Using audio files as guides for timing and style can bring a new flavor to your animations. We are going to create together a scene from scratch in which we will model, rig, and add custom controllers to apply all our new knowledge. Then you will see in first hand how the sound can be used to improve accuracy when you are animating.


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CMIVFX Camera Based Motion Capture

Posted by Users on 2011/06/24
Posted in: 3D, CG Releases, Downloads, Learning, Tutorials, Videos. Tagged: , , .



During our adventure, dealing with pure data will enable us not to just transfer the data between different parts of our production line, but to manipulate this data, and customize it the way we need to suit our use, AND MAYBE ( as in our course ) to invent a new solution for an old problem using two cameras to capture human movement and automatically transfer the data into a custom character in 3D, without the need of expensive motion capture device or other solution.

We can also, create our own data file format and extension to package special kind of data for use in other programs or to save this data out to disk. We will create tools to save our character and camera’s animation in .CSM file or other custom file format to use that animation in other program ( Max, Maya and Endorphin in this course ) or to save it to disk, or even to send it by internet for general use, such as usual BVH and CSM motion capture files.

You don’t have to be skilled rigger, match mover, Max scripture or Mel genius to understand and to practice doing and creating these tools in this course. We started from scratch just like you will. (We do not hide anything from you) The learning structure used in these videos, gears all users up to be able to follow its contents from start to beginning. This is one of the few videos made that allow a novice or experienced TD’s and mid level 3D artist the ability to learn on the same level.

Capturing ( character tracking ) a woman movements with two cameras :

In this chapter, we will talk about character tracking using two different cameras with angle differences. ( the conditions and the best solution ) Then we will go through the process of tracking the movement of a woman from two additional HDV cameras, using Autodesk MatchMover step by step (solid tracking method ), then we will create a coordinate system, and export the tracks of the woman and the cameras into 3DMax. Following that, we then setup the 3D scene to receive match-mover data correctly.

Building a CSM ( character studio motion capture data file ) from scratch:

In this section of the video we will explain Motion capture file structure ( CSM mainly ), and how to extract information from this kind of files, then we will go through the process of applying those files into characters in 3d ( Character Studio in this case ). (NOTE: The process that we show can be used in other file formats in almost the same manor. Your not locked to 3DMax)

Baking and Application

In this portion of the video we will build a custom CSM exporter to save the MatchMover tracks as .CSM file, then we will use this file to Automatically control our character in character studio transforming track data into typical motion capture file ready to use on any character. During this process, we will build a custom baking keys utility for our tracks.

All the material ( live footage ( Red, 35 mm, and HD ), and motion control flair data ) used in this course, are used in real commercials, to transfer all real production conditions through this long course.
We are not assuming ideal conditions which can work for specific lab work, but we preferred to bring real stuff, real problems, such as daily VFX work so that you too can fix those problems during the course, and to mimic real production line circumstances, step by step.


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CMIVFX Modo: Automotive Visualization

Posted by Users on 2011/06/22
Posted in: 3D, CG Releases, Downloads, Learning, Softwares, Tutorials, Videos. Tagged: , , , , .




Introduction
In this part of the video, you will be introduced to the 3 different projects that you?ll be producing and what assets were used within the training, particularly the car model and the HDRI + Backplates pack. There will be a brief description of how to install scripts, the Gamma 2.2 workflow and how to map useful commands to hot keys in order to speed up your work.

Mesh Considerations
Modo can import several file formats. Choosing the right one, considering the situation, is very important to get you the right results. The three file formats that will be discussed are OBJ, FBX and Collada. Each one operates differently depending on the situations and will be tested with our geometry. Sometimes, moving data through different packages might generate unclean geometry, requiring minor fixing would be necessary for getting good results. Since the imported model is very detailed, having some degree of complexity, proper organization is paramount for the rigging process. You?ll learn how to rig this model using the new Schematic View in order to better pose your model.

Studio 01 Setup, Clay Rendering
A studio environment is very fast to setup in Modo. You?ll learn how to achieve this quickly to correctly visualize your model with a simple light rig. you will also go through creating material presets for later reuse and how to render several types of clay shots to showcase the model geometry through the help of a simple composite in After Effects.

Studio 02 Setup, Photo-realistic Rendering
In this chapter, you?ll learn how to take advantage of the Render Tree to modify the previous environment, maintaining its essence and updating the light rig. You will go through creating new material presets for later reuse and to properly use reflectors to illuminate and enhance the look of your model. (Very similar to a live photography set) Many Render Outputs will be later compositing in After Effects.
Using HDRI and Back-plates?In this chapter you?ll learn how to integrate your model with a photo backplate, using an HDR image for lighting and nice reflections to help achieve this effect. You will need several Render Outputs to enhance in the final After Effects Compositing stage.


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CMIVFX Softimage Tutorial Pack

Posted by Users on 2011/06/21
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cmiVFX launches its next highly anticipated Softimage Training Video?. or should we say “More than just” Training Video.
This visual adventure goes way beyond button clicks and tool locations, by captivating the viewers creative side. This video creation was designed to showcase talent at work. Featuring Ubisoft’s very own 3D Modeler, Sebastien Giroux, the journey begins with a simple polygon, and turns into a complex mechanical warrior right before your eyes. Edited for time, so that your not waiting around for answers to your questions, we trimmed all the fat and added a killer soundtrack to inspire the mood even further. When it comes to training, AND entertainment, there is clearly only one choice. cmiVFX! Say it to yourself or scream it from a mountain top. It just feels right!


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In a sea of XSI training materials, only one brand rises above to cater to real world problems in a production environment. cmiVFX created this new ICE video to fill a void in the Softimage | XSI training vertical market. While doing so, we sought the help of ICE Master, Thiago Costa, who is currently dealing with ICE on several projects in a professional production pipeline. This very exciting release is a must have for any and all XSI users and should be the primary tool for anyone migrating from other procedural based FX software packages. When it comes to high end CG and VFX training, there is only once choice… cmiVFX


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Within this training video Thiago Costa explores the development of a toolset that deals with scalar data in ICE, by showing it in the context of a weightmap tool. He will guide you through his exploration process and implementation of how to use per-point values to capture and store data between different sources, to diffuse data across the mesh, work with time information and much more.

This training video takes focus on this specific toolset that goes from the basic to intermediate level of how to build an ICE system.


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CMIVFX 3DS Max Matte Painting Extraction

Posted by Users on 2011/06/20
Posted in: 3D, CG Releases, Downloads, Learning, Tutorials, Videos. Tagged: , , .
 

Have you ever wanted to know how to convert a still image to an animation and be able to “fly through” it in 3d? Learn how to set up beautiful camera projections inside of Autodesk 3DS Max. Practice the techniques and theory about camera mapping and you will understand how to s
olve complex 2d to 3d conversions for a wide variety of shots. With this training video you will get the solid foundation you are looking for, from beginning to advanced knowledge about how to utilize Matte Painting Extraction techniques. The use of this video will translate skills to almost any CG Animation package

Basics
Camera mapping is a topic that you can create as little or as much detail that you want based on the distance from the camera you are required to use. As you learn from this video you will be able to make increasingly complex projections, but as with everything else, you have to start with the basics. We walk you through the basic steps involved and create a simple projection, so you can get the hang of it. This part is for getting you started and to show you the most useful tools in 3DS Max.

Texture Extraction
Now it’s time to start on the advanced project which has a much more complex projection. We will go through every step from having just a still image frame to a complete animation. In photoshop we are going to extract different parts of the photograph and you will learn the theory behind texture extraction. (This is very important)

Modeling
Aligning the camera and creating geometry for objects in the image is key to creating a successful projection. Start with simple splines and primitives to build your scene from scratch using the image as reference. Learn some helpful tips and tricks for modeling that will both speed up your workflow and improve the final result.

Texturing
The very heart of this tutorial is the mapping process itself. Learn the methods of projecting textures and how to set them up for the optimal result. We will go through the process of aligning how the textures are projected.
Troubleshooting is one of the most important skills needed for creating stunning projections, since problems that need to be solved always come up one way or another. When the projection is completed we add a camera and animate it.

Rendering
The last step in 3DS Max is of course rendering everything out to disk for later compositing. Learn how to deal with complications when rendering the z-depth pass. We will work our way around a difficult problem plaguing all CG application with the z-depth pass and show you how to deal with it. Set up custom falloff materials and use them in combination with the automatic z-depth pass to get the optimal result.

Compositing
Put together a working z-depth pass using a few tricks and effects in Adobe After Effects and use it as a map for depth of field. Learn some different uses for the z-depth pass and how to use it for different effects such as fog or simulating night.

About The Artist
Marcus Lundberg is a young Swedish 3D-artist and modeler who recently has begun working as a freelancer. He main areas are creating matte painting environments, high-poly modeling and fluid simulations. He has a big interest in visual effects and discovered it in his late teens, and it has been his big passion ever since. Making tutorials and sharing his knowledge is another one of his passions. Marcus, who considers tutorials one of the best ways to learn a program or method, enjoys teaching and passing his skills on.


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CMIVFX Mocha Pro For Production Vol 1

Posted by Users on 2011/06/17
Posted in: CG Releases, Downloads, Learning, Tutorials, Videos. Tagged: , , .

cmiVFX launches its latest training endeavor showcasing the ever popular Mocha Pro application from Imagineer Systems. We have been in communication with Imagineer for many years trying to produce a well formatted, much needed training solution for their fantastic line of products. When we saw that Mocha Pro had all the tools in one location, we knew it was time for us to start the training franchise for this line of tools. After years of taking requests and emails suggestions from our customers from around the world, we are proud to announce our very first multilingual training solution starting with the Mocha Pro training. This video will include both English and Portuguese versions of the training at no extra cost to the end user. We will be releasing more languages through out the year for many of our training videos. Many of you call us Number One in the industry for many reasons?. and now our new FREE multilingual service will be On Demand for users to enjoy. (This comes in very handy when traveling around as a freelance artist. Learn key terms in more then one language to help reduce instructional barriers in regards to the Visual Effects and Computer Graphics industry). This new service will be turned on just a few short days from the launch of the English Version of this product.


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cmiVFX Photoshop Matte Painting

Posted by Users on 2011/05/22
Posted in: 2D, 3D, CG Releases, Learning, Tutorials, Videos, Windows. Tagged: , , , .

Concept
Everything starts with an idea. In this chapter, we are going to start with a basic sketch and work our way up using reference photographs and color correction tools to create the basic feel of the painting. A very quick
and loose process, the idea of this step is to create a solid starting point. We will be looking for relevant photo references and elements to be used in the main painting, and roughly piecing them together to get the general idea on paper.

Groupings
Time is money. One of the most important things while working in Photoshop with hundreds of layers, is organization. By organizing your layers in a logical way, you will not only make your own life a lot easier, but you will also work much faster, and help the artists working down the pipeline find layers quickly and easily. This translates directly to productivity, not to mention sanity. Afterward, you will never need to use “right click” to find a specific layer among hundreds again!

Sky’s the Limit
The Sky is the limit, and masking will get you there. Learn masking techniques to extract complex shapes from photographs. You will learn how to extract a city skyline from a cloudy, low contrast photo, in 2 minutes or less. Then we will learn to quickly clean the mask of unwanted elements and add details directly to the buildings and incorporate the sky and shoreline into the snowy scene by painting.

Ships Away
Multiple techniques will be used to mask the ship and remove it from its background. We can then paint in elements that were impossible to save with the mask and begin the process of actually incorporating the ship into the scene by painting on snow and ice. We will also look at the 3D tools built right into Photoshop to put together 3d shipping containers from scratch.

Color Grading
Color correction and grading can be an extremely powerful tool. With these simple, yet far-reaching concepts, we will compose the mood of the scene. By manipulating colors and contrast, adding environmental elements like fog, a vignette, and other filters we will create the final, dramatic appearance.

Layering
Now we have to clean up our PSD file by organizing and merging down layers where possible. The purpose of a matte painting is to be added to a live plate or to be animated. Naturally, for that we need to send it to camera projection or to compositing. Since we anticipate other artists accessing and working with this file, we need to prepare it in such a way that makes everything easy to find. We will flatten and rename the layers, organize by planes, apply filters, etc. Then we’re ready to send to composite.

Compositing
Bring it to life! Here we will go over the final After Effects project to show how the animation and camera were created. You will be able to get an idea of how the project is set-up and what is needed to bring a matte painting to life as a 2D animation.



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