http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Composites.html While in the film industry, digital compositing is ultimately about working with images - about how digital image data is stored and represented - it is actually much much more. There is both an art and science to digital compositing, in essence it transforms into a compositing philosophy. This series (latest five shown on this page) is just my personal journey into and through this field; never emerging, just constantly learning.<br/>Below is a list of just a few compositions created and the overall approach used. Sharing the creation philosophy, along with the results, is the Da Vincian way. If you are interesting in seeing a more complete set, please take some time to see Live The Dream Films Vimeo site. The site contains over 80 composition of different characteristics and more are being added every week. iWeb 3.0.2 http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Composites_files/horse%20race.jpg http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Composites.html 60 no While in the film industry, digital compositing is ultimately about working with images - about how digital image data is stored and represented - it is actually much much more. There is both an art and science to digital compositing, in essence it transf While in the film industry, digital compositing is ultimately about working with images - about how digital image data is stored and represented - it is actually much much more. There is both an art and science to digital compositing, in essence it transforms into a compositing philosophy. This series (latest five shown on this page) is just my personal journey into and through this field; never emerging, just constantly learning. Below is a list of just a few compositions created and the overall approach used. Sharing the creation philosophy, along with the results, is the Da Vincian way. If you are interesting in seeing a more complete set, please take some time to see Live The Dream Films Vimeo site. The site contains over 80 composition of different characteristics and more are being added every week. en http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Entries/2009/4/20_Escape_From_New_York_City_-_Redux.html b4dcacc9-652e-49d3-b419-8372d20ccbb4 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:31:18 -0400 <a href="http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Media/jsmith0475%20internet.mov"><img src="http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Media/jsmith0475%20internet_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:174px; height:116px;"/></a>Two men wrongly accused of a brutal murder find themselves desperately trying to escape the confines of a twenty first century penal colony. <br/><br/>No, this is not part of any future redo of that “classic” film, but it does demonstrate just how much atmosphere can be given to a couple of actors walking up a ramp in front of a greenscreen. This was truly one of my more enjoyable fxphd class projects. no 00:00:04 Two men wrongly accused of a brutal murder find themselves desperately trying to escape the confines of a twenty first century penal colony. No, this is not part of any future redo of that “classic” film, but it does demonstrate ju Two men wrongly accused of a brutal murder find themselves desperately trying to escape the confines of a twenty first century penal colony. No, this is not part of any future redo of that “classic” film, but it does demonstrate just how much atmosphere can be given to a couple of actors walking up a ramp in front of a greenscreen. This was truly one of my more enjoyable fxphd class projects. http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Entries/2009/3/29_Trains_-_A_Distorted_View.html dc7cb15e-b41d-4017-965a-26b52eae80ce Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:36:51 -0400 <a href="http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Media/syntheyes_distortion_jas.mov"><img src="http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Media/syntheyes_distortion_jas_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:207px; height:116px;"/></a>Most rail transport in the United States is based on freight train shipment. People, products, cars, and even trucks are ship throughout the US via the the train. Filming on a train, however, can be quite a challenge. Getting that illusive shot often requires a wide angle lens, often causing sever distortion. <br/>When shots are distorted, like this one, placing CGI in the sequence requires an augmented workflow. This is composition is mostly about the workflow when dealing with distorted sequences and less about <a href="http://www.ssontech.com/">Syntheye</a> tracking. no 00:00:15 Most rail transport in the United States is based on freight train shipment. People, products, cars, and even trucks are ship throughout the US via the the train. Filming on a train, however, can be quite a challenge. Getting that illusive shot often requ Most rail transport in the United States is based on freight train shipment. People, products, cars, and even trucks are ship throughout the US via the the train. Filming on a train, however, can be quite a challenge. Getting that illusive shot often requires a wide angle lens, often causing sever distortion. When shots are distorted, like this one, placing CGI in the sequence requires an augmented workflow. This is composition is mostly about the workflow when dealing with distorted sequences and less about Syntheye tracking. http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Entries/2009/2/21_Fight_Scene%21.html 105c1ad8-dc16-4ff7-b429-0313539cf721 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:14:37 -0500 <a href="http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Media/Fight%20Scene%20Final-H.264%20LAN%20Streaming-7.mov"><img src="http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Media/Fight%20Scene%20Final-H.264%20LAN%20Streaming-2_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:216px; height:116px;"/></a>Fight scenes are truly one of the most difficult sequences to choreograph, film, and composite. This brief scene not only highlights the talent of these two superb martial artists, but the nature of cutting together complex action sequences. no 00:00:49 Fight scenes are truly one of the most difficult sequences to choreograph, film, and composite. This brief scene not only highlights the talent of these two superb martial artists, but the nature of cutting together complex action sequences. Fight scenes are truly one of the most difficult sequences to choreograph, film, and composite. This brief scene not only highlights the talent of these two superb martial artists, but the nature of cutting together complex action sequences. http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Entries/2009/2/15_Kids_Club.html 74a80dcd-c61d-4986-9da3-a50806ef03aa Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:59:27 -0500 <a href="http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Media/c4d201_class4_jsmith0475-8.mov"><img src="http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Media/c4d201_class4_jsmith0475-1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:207px; height:116px;"/></a>Kids Club is an exciting and dynamic imaginary world where kids can be kids. This bumper is just the portal key to an otherwise unaccessible world that fuses entertainment and enlightenment. no 00:00:05 Kids Club is an exciting and dynamic imaginary world where kids can be kids. This bumper is just the portal key to an otherwise unaccessible world that fuses entertainment and enlightenment. Kids Club is an exciting and dynamic imaginary world where kids can be kids. This bumper is just the portal key to an otherwise unaccessible world that fuses entertainment and enlightenment. http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Entries/2009/2/1_Spores_Invade_School.html aa5b9f5e-b074-48d1-b282-c8e317f9ad20 Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:41:05 -0500 <a href="http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Media/spheres-15.mov"><img src="http://www.livethedreamfilms.com/home/Composites/Media/spheres-1_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:174px; height:116px;"/></a>School yards can be a very dangerous place to work and play, especially during cold and flue season. In what appears to be a normal everyday school yard, these deadly spores are on patrol looking for their next victim. Could it be you?<br/><br/>While not exactly a true to life <a href="http://www.scifi.com/">Scifi</a>, this was another visual effects exploration that encompassed a lot of work flow elements. no 00:00:08 School yards can be a very dangerous place to work and play, especially during cold and flue season. In what appears to be a normal everyday school yard, these deadly spores are on patrol looking for their next victim. Could it be you? While not School yards can be a very dangerous place to work and play, especially during cold and flue season. In what appears to be a normal everyday school yard, these deadly spores are on patrol looking for their next victim. Could it be you? While not exactly a true to life Scifi, this was another visual effects exploration that encompassed a lot of work flow elements.