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INFB  Concept of Operations for Photorealistic Media Course INF
Lecturers : Prof. Eberhard Hasche    eMail
Term 4
Course Classification : Informatik Bachelor, Wahlpflicht-Katalog B-INF-Ergänzung CH 2
Language : Englisch Type
Type of examination : PL  Credits
Method of evaluation : term paper with oral examination 
Requirements :
Cross References :  
Previous knowledges :  
Aids and special features : Mode of asessment
Coursework with oral examination
Graded: yes
Continuous Evaluation for assignments. 
Teaching aims : The students understand that for creative goals a different approach is needed. They know the most common modern operations in graphical media. They understand the term Fuzzy Goal and are able to set the different operations together to achieve a creative result somewhere in the angle of the desired goal. They know the basic concept of each operation and can handle the main technology. They understand the advantages and disadvantages of each operation and are able to use them to achieve outputs diffeernt from those results that appeared in the first place. They have the ability to creat ideas, sort them, structure them and produce them.
The students learn the use of production proved software packages like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, The Foundation Nuke and Autodesk Maya). 
Contents :

1. The Basics of the Term Concept of Operations
2. 2D Live Action Footage Operations
  - backdrop keying
  - tracking
  - rotoscoping und planar tracking
3. 2.5D Environments Operations
  - cards and billboards
  - panorama maps
  - geometrisches 2.5d
  - camera projection
  - clean plates
4. 3D Environments
  - matchmoved greenscreen plates
  - 3d in live action footage eingefügt
5. Basics of Gamestorming
6. Handling Ideas 

Literature : Gray D., Brown S., Macanufo J.: Gamestorming - A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers O Reilly July 2010
Allen D., Connor B.: Encyclopedia of Visuel Effects - Apple Pro Training Series, Berkeley 2007
Brinkman R.: The Art and Science of Digital Compositing, San Diego 1999
Wright S.: Digital Compositing for Film and Video, Boston 2010
Digital Tutors – Online Library (Oklahoma USA)
Hollywodd Camera Works - Visual Effects for Directors (DVDs) 


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