ROTOSCOPING (ROTO) :
Let us start with primary and very important concept in vfx work flow.
Roto is a process of extracting the areas of live action shot to compose with computer graphics (such as sky replacements ,bg changes ,effects and many more) with in the frames,Roto gives transperent areas (mattes) within the frame to allow placing special effects and/or 3d environments .
observe the following images before and after Roto .
Roto is a primary and important work in the vfx department .
but Roto will be an entry level job,it is the most junior role in the Compositing Department particularly suitable for the freshers.
This will offer a good opportunity to gain professional and practical experience and learn more about production work flow and techniques .once fresher got the good experience in junior level ,he can apply for a better post in future .
Depending on the production work flow designed by a company ,The Roto Artist should work on Fusion ,Nuke ,Silhouette, Mocha , Shake, Combustion or After Effects.having good knowledge on all the above softwares will be added advantage .
key skills to become a good Roto artist .
1.Patience.
2.Command over softwares.
3.Understanding color theory.
4.Drawing skills and fine arts back ground would be great advantage .
5.Willingness to address comments and make changes.
6.Drawing skills including good line quality .
News :Roto tutorials will be added very soon .KEEP ON FOLLOWING THE BLOG .
Let us start with primary and very important concept in vfx work flow.
Roto is a process of extracting the areas of live action shot to compose with computer graphics (such as sky replacements ,bg changes ,effects and many more) with in the frames,Roto gives transperent areas (mattes) within the frame to allow placing special effects and/or 3d environments .
observe the following images before and after Roto .
Roto is a primary and important work in the vfx department .
but Roto will be an entry level job,it is the most junior role in the Compositing Department particularly suitable for the freshers.
This will offer a good opportunity to gain professional and practical experience and learn more about production work flow and techniques .once fresher got the good experience in junior level ,he can apply for a better post in future .
Depending on the production work flow designed by a company ,The Roto Artist should work on Fusion ,Nuke ,Silhouette, Mocha , Shake, Combustion or After Effects.having good knowledge on all the above softwares will be added advantage .
key skills to become a good Roto artist .
1.Patience.
2.Command over softwares.
3.Understanding color theory.
4.Drawing skills and fine arts back ground would be great advantage .
5.Willingness to address comments and make changes.
6.Drawing skills including good line quality .
News :Roto tutorials will be added very soon .KEEP ON FOLLOWING THE BLOG .
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