This is the title to get if you've ever aspired to combine your AM creations with video or film. Taught by Sam Buntrock, who has worked for the BBC and other UK broadcast clients, this 2-disc set shows how Animation:Master animation can be integrated into a fully professional post-production environment. Sam demonstrates in detail how to combine video and animated sources into a seamless whole. Approximately 3.5 hours of high-frame-rate video, plus many project files, movies, and additional source material. Among the topics covered: Post Effects * Rotoscopes * Composites * Titles * Basic lighting techniques * Shadows * Reflections * Building a virtual set * Set metrics * Camera terminology * Correcting lens distortion * Camera matching * Match moving * Travelling mattes * Light matching ____________________________ "Sam's packed a lot of useful info into this package and really helped me to understand concepts which I've previously found difficult to follow. I'd definitely recommend these cds to anyone with more than a passing interest in combining live action with cgi."--Mike Gibson "Anyone that wants to utilize A:M to its fullest, or plans to use any live action and cg, needs to get this set." –Tony (Mega) "This is a little gem that's worth every penny - as well as showing how to do live action work, it also gives a very good demonstration of compositing."--Stuart Rogers "I am very hard to please when it comes to purchased tutorials; my money spent here was well worth the cost…excellent work all around"--Mike Cossey "They are amazing. Sam, the way you structured the video was very clear and organized…I HIGHLY recommend this product."—Somboun Souannhaphanh Note: This product is a CD-ROM set and is not downloadable. AMLIVECD $50.00Sale price: Sam discusses some of AM's built-in post effects. Sample movie featuring a 3D character on a live background, all done with A:M.