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your only alternative. Sometimes this is accomplished by shooting an additional "HiCon", or high-contrast silhouette element, provided by the Ultimatte device, and using this to provide a "hold-back mask" to be used in the editing system's switcher to assemble the final matte.
We feel better-looking final results are achieved not by doing this HiCon process, but by using the Ultimatte in post directly. Fine edges, environmental shadows, smoke, fine hair detail, glass, and specular reflections are all far better rendered more realistically with an Ultimatte actually there in the edit session. Adjustments and subtle shadings are still possible in this mode. As far as budget is concerned, this method will often be less expensive, since you will move faster in the original shooting process. You do have to be certain you shoot the elements correctly for this to succeed; but that's usually only a matter of having an Ultimatte expert on-set, witnessing the proceedings, and advising the D.P.
That's A Wrap
We think the eye of the viewer is getting tired of A.D.O.'d tumbling executives and products flying all about in corporate programs. Wiggle-cam has now been fully explored in the world of commercials.
The time is ripe for an old special effect to be the latest thing. Its appeal is its ability to create new realities without limit. Whether it's blue screen shot and processed all in film, or video to video Ultimatte To Go, or video or film elements matted at edit time with all the added power of electronic post, the process is simple and the rules for success are clear.
And now you know what you must do.
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