Basic CG/Video compositing

[hype]

So here's another one I did, this one showing a really basic composite of a CG element in After Effects. I think it will mostly benefit people who haven't had much experience compositing CG things into video plates.

I shot some simple video of my apartment complex (from a tripod), and then show you how to remove one of the lights on the wall with a simple still-frame patch, and then composite in a still-frame of a CG light fixture. If you've used AE for compositing before, this won't be anything new for you.

I also quickly demonstrate the field-blending technique I use to double the quality of DV footage. I also plainly demonstrate its one major drawback.

Again, it's a EXE file only because it zips with its own self-extracter - it will install NOTHING on your computer. This one is 234 Megs, I think its around 46 minutes long.
http://www.mackdadd.com/tutorials/basic ... siting.exe

Here's the final composite.
http://www.mackdadd.com/tutorials/compi ... nal_01.mov

I didn't post the footage I shot for two reasons:
1 - It would just be one more huge file for you to download, and
2 - I strongly encourage you to try it on footage you shoot yourself (or get by other means). That way, you're kinda forced to learn what it is your doing, not just copy every single mouse click.

If there's a huge outcry for me to post the footage, I will.

I'd like to do some much more advanced AE compositing tutorials as well. Some much trickier things, like how to remove things that have perspective change using the still-frame technique, or maybe some replacments (like a label replacement or a TV burn-in). Would that stuff be useful to anyone?

[iest_rob]

Duude your on fire!! Excellent man - this is also definalty something i really would like to get to know more about! Im currently downloading the two tut's and they wont be done probarbly until late tonight.

Thanks a lot Sean - this is excellent

[MikeWilson]

I've had this movie open for like... 36 hours, and i'm only having time to look at it now, but it is helpful, I sort of know how to track, but this is really helpful either way.

Soo.. when is your dvd series on motion tracking coming?

[hype]

hahaha, not anytime soon!

i think my next one is going to be REAL, honest-to-God, accurate camera matching, using measurements and all that.

then, maybe once I do that, Tyson will make a 3d tracking tutorial, using Max's built in tracker (camera matching is halfway to it!)

[mahmoudnahmad]

man your the greatest for sharing all this knowledge, may heaven shine on your face

[mechis]

Really great tute Hype. I don't think I've ever seen a tutorial like this before! Thanks!!!
~Marcus

[limiwinks]

yea i know its old, but hey its good!
i would love to see you do a more advanced tutorial for that