Creating Visual FX has been an interest of mine since I was introduced to the art while learning the 3D modelling and animation software Blender3D; the free open source software package used by amature and professional artists.

My skills were significantly improved when I purchased the Visual Effects for Directors and Hot Moves: The Science Of Awesome training DVDs from Hollywood Camera Work. Most of my early work is based on the freely available green screen and tracking plates provided on their site.

Window set extension matchmove and compositing | The Robinsons

Visual FX

Window set extension matchmove and compositing

23/01/10 18:41

This shot calls for an outdoor scene to be added for the window. It required a green screen matte that would retain the glass reflections from the room. Although you won’t be able to see in the online video, the faint room reflections were composited back into the HD output. The matchmove worked very well as there were plenty of features that provided excellent parallax.
I added some sound effects to give it more life.
Check out the results....

The source video sequence for this shot is from Hollywood Camera Work.