Global

Instructor:
Eric HANSON
Formats: (Mac or PC only)
DVD-ROM
System Requirements


This series introduces the essential techniques for creating digital sets and backgrounds, an area of visual effects growing in prominence. In this first disc of a series of three, visual effects designer Eric Hanson reviews architectural design principles then leads into setting up a scene with a tracked camera and live-action plate. Next, Eric illustrates efficient set modeling techniques using both NURBS and polygons. Finally, the lesson provides a broad review of camerawork, from motion control to camera projection. Throughout the disc, Eric uses a sample scene of an urban environment to highlight all essential steps. The lecture is designed for all advancing intermediate Maya artists.

Over 2 hours of lecture.

Topics Covered:

Architectural Design
3D Tracking Issues
Worldspace Issues
Multi-node Camera Setup
NURBS Technique
Polygon Technique
Perspective Correction
Camera Projection


Chapters:

01. Essentials of Architectural Design
02. Setting Up Your Scene
03. 3D Tracking Setup and Issues
04. Set Modeling Technique w/ NURBS
05. Set Modeling Technique w/ Polygons
06. Misc Modeling Tricks
07. Final Project Design Layout
08. Camerawork Technique


Instructor Bio:

ERIC HANSON is a visual effects designer specializing in the creation of digital environments and effects for feature films. Having worked with leading effects houses such as Digital Domain, Sony Imageworks, Dream Quest Images, and Walt Disney Feature Animation, his work can be seen in The Day After Tomorrow, Cast Away, Hollow Man, Mission to Mars, Bicentennial Man, Atlantis, Fantasia 2000 and The Fifth Element, as well as many special-venue films. Eric is also an active instructor, leading courses on effects techniques at Gnomon School of VFX and the USC School of Cinema/TV. Eric is a member of the Visual Effects Society and attended the University of Texas at Austin. He recently published the second edition of his book on Maya techniques for Peachpit Press entitled, �Maya 6 Killer Tips�. He wishes he could sleep more.