1st Edition
Digital Compositing with Blackmagic Fusion Essential Techniques
1. Working with Nodes 2. Manipulating Channels 3. Combining Inputs 4. Transforming and Motion Tracking 5. Keyframing 6. Masking and Rotoscoping 7. Altering Inputs with Filters 8. Working with Keyer and Paint Tools 9. Working in the 3D Environment 10. Color Grading, Repair, and Distressing 11. Rendering and Project Management
Biography
Lee Lanier has worked as a professional computer animator and VFX (visual effects) artist since 1994. He has more than 70 features, shorts, music videos, trailers, and commercials to his credit. Lee has written ten high-end software books that have sold more than 30,000 copies, has authored VFX training videos for lynda.com, has taught VFX compositing at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Hollywood, and is a member of VES (Visual Effects Society). A strong supporter of the arts, Lee co-founded the Dam Short Film Festival—Nevada’s largest film festival—and continues to serve as its executive director. He also co-manages the Boulder City branch of Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, curates several art gallery spaces, and is an avid painter. You can see his work at beezlebugbit.com and diabolica-art.com.






