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camera, and a previously recorded background scene played back from a time base corrected tape playback. These background scenes might be computer generated, or stock footage, or scenes previously recorded for time or distance reasons.
In either case the final, finished composite matte shot is recorded then and there, with no additional work needed in post.
The great assurance of seeing exactly what the final frame looks like in realtime as it is being recorded, is a vast if not crucial benefit to the video producer on a rational budget--especially considering how often filmed matte shots fail, and need to be re-shot to correct defects when the matting process is performed entirely in the film domain.
Key Trade Secrets For The Impatient...
Realizing that most people are impatient--especially in this business, we're now going to give you all the deepest trade secrets of shooting for maximum impact in Ultimatte composites.
1. Imagination comes first, and is the most important factor.
Nothing beats a deep, primal, good idea.
2. It's not the equipment that does the work, it's the people.
It's experience, not chips and wires, that makes the magic.
3. Thorough prior planning is absolutely crucial to success.
In any highly technical shoot, you just can't wing it
without putting a torpedo into your budget.
Now for some details...
We'd first like to draw a distinction among several different Ultimatte styles or situations. Your idea can be surrealistic, placing live actors in a cartoon world, or a computer-generated imagery background.
In our opinion, Ultimatte is at its most powerful in forming absolutely realistic final scenes. Maximum use of all the visual tricks of lighting mood
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