Week 5 Discussion

Project 2

Read the requirements for this weeks assignment. Discuss here your ideas and plan of action. Remember you need instructor approval for this project so get started early.

Week 4 Discussion

Motion Tracking in Film and Video

This week you will research how motion tracking and image stabilization is used in film and video. Provide a link/s of the movie/trailer for discussion. How these methods are used to create realism in a final composition? Why would a director ask for an effects team to composite a scene versus shooting everything as live action?

Week 3 Discussion

Work in Progress: Putting Together Elements

This week you will work on KGA#1 Project 1. What elements you will use to make up your project. Provide links of the images you will be using; thumbnails are fine . This is your chance to make clear any confusing you may have so ask questions and obtain guidance.

Week 2 Discussion

Animated Text in Film and Video


This week you will research how animated text is used in film and video. Provide a web link for discussion. Discuss how text is used to communicate with the audience through design and motion. Is it effective? Why or Why not?

Week 1 Discussion

Compositing in Movies

This week you will research where compositing is used in feature films. Upload a still image from a movie scene and break down the scene elements; background, foreground, all elements making up the composition. Describe the live action and the CG elements and how the compositor may have put the scene together; take your best guess.