Image Based Modeling: Essentials
3D Modeling from Photographs with Greg Downing
Instructor:
Greg Downing
Formats: (Mac or PC only)
DVD-ROM
In the first DVD of this image modeling series, Greg
Downing teaches you how to transform your film or digital photographs into
highly realistic 3D models. Image modeling, known as photogrammetry, is a
general tool that is useful for visual effects, videogames, visualizations that
require digitizing real sets, props, or in some cases, characters. Once the
objects are image modeled, any 3D manipulation is possible: adding, removing or
destroying parts of a scene, adding effects such as fog, or camera moves that
would be impossible with a real movie camera. Greg shows how to photograph for
photogrammetry, and introduces how to calibrate, model and texture with Realviz
ImageModeler. He finally shows how to import the textured models into the 3D
application of your choice.
Over 3 1/2 hours of lecture.
Product Code: GDO02
Topics Covered:
Photography for Photogrammetry
Calibrating the Cameras
Modeling Using ImageModeler
Image Based Texturing Using ImageModeler
Exporting your Work to a 3D Package
Chapters:
01. Introduction to the Projects
02. Camera Basics
03. Photography
04. Choosing Images
05. Interface and Loading Images
06. Calibration
07. Worldspace and Scale
08. Modeling
09. Texturing
10. Exporting
11. Conclusion
Instructor BIO:
GREG DOWNING specializes in image-based 3D
technologies. His photographic work has been displayed in some of the nation’s
most prestigious museums including: the American Museum of Natural History, the
Cincinnati Art Museum, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Much of Greg’s
technical background comes from his work in development at Realviz on
ImageModeler, Stitcher and Sceneweaver. He has worked in film production as a
Lighting Technical Director at Rhythm & Hues. Greg teaches at the Gnomon School
of Visual Effects, has presented at professional conferences for both visual
effects artists and photographers, and has been published in numerous 3D
industry magazines.
The Minimum System Requirements are:
1GHz or faster processor
512 MB RAM
64 MB Video RAM
DVD-ROM Drive
5 GB of hard disk space
1280 x 1024 display
The Minimum Operating System Requirements are:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional,
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Apple® Mac® OS X 10.2
This DVD-ROM also requires the QuickTime Movie Player (Version 5.0.5 or higher),
and Acrobat Reader (Version 5.0 or higher) in order to view its contents.
