- pt. 1. Exploring the matting process.
- Mattes and compositing defined
- Digital matting methods and tools
- Basic shooting setups
- Basic compositing techniques
- Simple setups on a budget
- Green screens in live broadcasts
- How the pros do it
- pt. 2. Setting the scene.
- Choosing the right matting process for your project
- Proper lighting techniques
- Matching your subjects to the background
- digital cameras and camcorders
- Storyboarding and directing your talent
- Interacting with the background and objects
- pt. 3. Composing the footage.
- Getting a great matte
- Color balancing the subject and background
- Fixing problem green screen shots
- Working with virtual sets
- Motion tracking and matchmoving
- Complex composites
- Appendix A: Products and services mentioned in this book
- Appendix B: About the companion website.