Exploring digital cinematography /
Jason Donati.
- Clifton Park, NY : Thomson / Delmar Learning, c2008.
- xiii, 339 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (12 cm.)
- Design exploration series .
- Design exploration series. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 333) and index.
The digital cinematographer -- Visual storytelling -- Directing the camera, a traditional filmmaking perspective -- The virtual camera -- Introduction to light and color -- Traditional lighting techniques -- Virtual lighting -- Wrapping it up, materials and textures.
Successful animators - the ones who land the exciting jobs and who win the industry awards - must be more than simply a talented artist, a great filmmaker, or a skilled technologist. They need to be all three. For the first time, aspiring animators - and those in the field looking to move up - have a resource to help them develop this entire skill set with Exploring Digital Cinematography. Award-winning animator Jason Donati examines such key concepts as CG directing, lighting, and texturing from the three different perspectives of art, film, and technology. Beginning with a solid foundation of art and filmmaking knowledge, this groundbreaking book then translates key production techniques, including depth of field, camera blocking, and three-point lighting, into the 3D world. This unique approach bridges the gap between traditional live-action cinematography and cutting-edge 3D animation, giving readers all the skills they need to realize their full 3D animation potential.--BOOK JACKET.