Compositing 3D and live action

[Markp.com]

I've always wondered how to combine 3D objects and prerecorded video.

What programs/tutorials do you suggest?

I'm searching as we speak, so if I come across anything worth while, I'll also post it here.

[Vatcher]

for compositing i suggest either

after effects (www.adobe.com)

or

combustion (www.discreet.com)

I'm pretty sure these software offer plenty of tutorials to combie live with 3d

[BlinkOk]

it's very general but there is a compositing segment (not technical at all but hints at the process) included with the "pirates of the carribean" DVD

[TrenZ]

Depends on what your looking to do. I go to school for visual effects and we use everything to composite 3d with live 2d video. Each shot is unique you might only need a 3d package such as max for a shot or you might need a 2d program such as combustion or nuke. A good site to go to is www.vfxtalk.com

[Markp.com]

I want to make robots fight on the streets

[theMatrix]

Now that's what I call an animation!

For perspective-matching and light camera-matching, most 3D apps will get you where you want to go at the expense of extra effort. If you're using MAX, send me e-mail and I'll send you a tutorial I wrote long ago for 3D Cafe.

If you want to get sophisticated and have the coinage lying around, you could add SceneGenie to your pipeline. While you're at it, buy one for me

have fun!

[Markp.com]

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Mark