Rotoscoping? - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

05/22/2008 07:51:56 PM · #1

Does anyone fiddle around with this technique? It's used in movies and commercials, (Charles Schwab, I think) - where they convert video to animation frame by frame.
I know some fool around with you tube and making animations. I'd like to learn how to rotoscope using CS3 Flash
...just a thought

examples

Message edited by author 2008-05-22 20:05:19.

Louis

Nikon D800

05/22/2008 08:22:16 PM · #2

This Lord of the Rings movie used the rotoscoping technique in 1978. It was interesting for a few minutes.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/22/2008 08:29:18 PM · #3

Originally posted by Louis:

This Lord of the Rings movie used the rotoscoping technique in 1978. It was interesting for a few minutes.

Indeed, you are correct. I just can't seem to figure out how to do it.
If I ever do, I'd love to have my students use the rotoball theme (link from above) to interact...catching the ball and doing something with it, then pass it on

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

05/22/2008 08:38:38 PM · #4

There is a proprietary software called Rotoshop but it is beyond the reach of all but the major movie studios
I think.

But you can do it with illustrator.

//www.illustratortechniques.com/imitating-a-scanner-darkly.html
//www.illustratorworld.com/tutorial/layers1/

or After Effects //library.creativecow.net/articles/oneil_bill/as_matte.php

Message edited by author 2008-05-22 20:40:51.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

05/22/2008 09:01:04 PM · #5

I used a different technique to try for a similar effect, to give Jar-Jar a cartoon-y feel ...

Man_Called_Horse

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

05/22/2008 09:07:53 PM · #6

Here is a good definition of Rotoscoping that may be more clear on what you are after.

Rotoscoping=
DEFINITION - For either broadcast video or Internet streaming video, rotoscoping is the rotated projection of a sequence of usually photographed action image frames so that the artist can trace from the frame or create an image to superimpose on it. It can be thought of as "painting on movies" efficiently. Prior to computers, an animation stand called a Rotoscope was used to project a sequence of action frames against a surface so that a set of animation frames could be traced or created. The same work can now be done with digital images and special computer software. Tools that provide efficient ways to rotoscope include Digital Magic and Elastic Reality. Rotoscoping is frequently used as a technique for combining (compositing) cartoon figures with realistic settings in television commercials and is also used for special effects in feature-length films.

A rotoscoping texture (sometimes called a sequence map) is the use of video within an animation, something like an animation within an animation. For example, in a cartoon animation, the television set could show a program containing another animation. Or in a background to an animation in the foreground, you could include some clouds that slowly changed during the foreground animation. The frame rate for both the main animation and the "animation within the animation" must be the same.

Louis

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

05/22/2008 09:10:21 PM · #7

Originally posted by GeneralE:

I used a different technique to try for a similar effect, to give Jar-Jar a cartoon-y feel ...

"Senior prawn"... ugghh..... ;-)

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

05/22/2008 09:16:32 PM · #8

If anyone needs a good grin, I thought this thread may be about running a vid cam down a sewer line to see what is going on in the pipe. Haw : )

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/22/2008 09:19:31 PM · #9

I think the movie A Scanner Darkly which was released lately used the same technique as you're describing?

05/22/2008 09:32:53 PM · #10

Originally posted by Makka:

I think the movie A Scanner Darkly which was released lately used the same technique as you're describing?

You are correct.
I am trying to figure out how to import a movie file to flash and draw on layers...then delete the movie file (I think) and save the animation...

05/22/2008 11:44:17 PM · #11

bump for the night folks