Higher Art Colleges Computer Art Series Textbook, Volume 30, Combustion Master: Combustion Master

Author: He Bing
Publisher: Beijing Hope Electronic Publishing House
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This is a specialized book dedicated to introducing the currently most popular video compositing tool, Combustion. The author has extensive experience in 3D animation and video production, with a deep understanding of traditional and computer-based video production. They have extensive practical experience with various computer video production software, and this book is a summary of their experiences in using Combustion for video compositing. The book comprehensively introduces the powerful features of Combustion 1.02, divided into 12 lessons, including an introduction to Combustion, window commands, 2D and 3D compositing functions, mask usage, advanced animation control, drawing functions, color correction and key setting methods, special effects applications, tracking and stabilization, integration with 3dsmax, and output knowledge.
Throughout the chapters, the book closely ties the content to 18 exciting examples, explaining the step-by-step production process. These examples include Cloud Hero, Amazing Opening, Spinning Kaleidoscope, Jumping Magic Box, Tracking Magic Box, Water Village, Rocking Frog, Patrol, Volcano, Red Ferrari, Burning Treasure, Pendulum Notes, World in the Eye, Computer Monitor, Spinning Car, Midnight Racing, Shaking Rhino, and Visitor from Outer Space. These examples guide you through the operations step by step, offering an easy-to-understand learning experience.
Each chapter concludes with review questions to facilitate teaching and self-study. The book also provides three appendices: an introduction to special effects compositing software on other PC platforms, Combustion shortcuts, and answers to the review questions. The accompanying CD contains all the example files and final composite effects.
This tutorial is not only suitable as a textbook for computer art programs in higher art institutions but also for professionals engaged in video editing and compositing, multimedia production personnel, web designers, and computer enthusiasts preparing to enter the fields of video production and 3D animation design. It can also be used as a teaching material for relevant courses in higher education institutions and social training programs.