Contour, however, leaps ahead. In this technology, the body of the actor is coated with phosphorescent make up so that it glows in the presence of fluorescent lights in a dark room. When the actor performs in the studio, the digital cameras placed at different angles capture the various actions of the body and hence a 3-di- registered. And now begins the real fun! These digitally captured images provide ample room of innovation for video game developers & film makers. It allows them to substitute, for example, the face of Tom Cruise for Brad Pitt, change the actor’s looks, change camera angles; and all this on the editing table and post production phase! Now directors would not require to lobby for costly retakes. And if the actors permit, not even the first take!
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Source:- IIPM Editorial, 2006
Editor:- Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri
For complete IIPM article click here
Source:- IIPM Editorial, 2006
Editor:- Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri
