David Esp Video Technical Blog

General & Surveys:

• Google: [storyboard lighting camera blocking animation software]
• Previzualization (general subject & software review)
  • http://michaelblackwoodbarnes.co.uk/?p=844
• 3D Animation Software (general review)
  • http://www.squidoo.com/3DAnimationsoftware
    • (From Google: [storyboard lighting camera blocking blender daz3d] )
• CeltX and StoryBoards
  • http://blog.celtx.com/celtx_blog/2011/05/mapping-a-storyworld-timeline.html

Specific Applications:

• MovieStorm
  • (From Google: [storyboard lighting camera blocking] )
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moviestorm
  • http://www.youtube.com/user/Moviestorm
    • MovieStorm’s YouTube Channel – Instructional videos and demo productions
  • http://www.moviestorm.co.uk/
    • Virtual studio, cameras, blocking….
    • Like a mini NLE: tracks, video, audio (library), used by some to produce films for YouTube.
    • Mainly prefab hence easy to use (but therefore restricted) – though can expand on props.
      • Pre-defined themes and characters (couldn’t find any period drama ones).
      • Pre-defined animations (high-level, vast number, video showing them all is at http://www.moviestorm.co.uk/community/index.php?page=videos&section=view&vid_id=106246)
        • e.g. “stroke chin while listening”
      • Modders Workshop (tool) allows creation of ‘props’ and a wizard allows the direct import of models from Google SketchUp version 6.
• FrameForge:
  • http://www.frameforge3d.com/watch-demo/
  • http://www.frameforge3d.com/Products/
    • FrameForge Previz Studio comes in three versions:  Core, Pro, and Stereographic 3D
    • Create a virtual 3D set in your computer with the freedom to place any number of virtual cameras in any placement, angle or height desired. Each camera features full Pan/Tilt, Dolly, Zoom, Roll and Crane control with the options to limit focal length to a specific zoom range or set of prime lenses, limit minimum and maximum heights (due to equipment limitations or physical ceilings) to accurately portray the actual range of your equipment.
    • FrameForge is not about your mastery of the pencil but more how you can explore and see what your actual equipment will see.
• Blender
  • http://monochrome.sutic.nu/2010/06/14/video-editing-with-blender.html
    • (From Google: [storyboard lighting camera blocking blender] )
    • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blender_%28software%29
    • http://www.scribd.com/doc/51402157/59/Matching-Camera-Angles-to-Storyboards (in Blender)
      • Huge virtual book
    • http://filmmakeriq.com/2011/06/blender-tutorial-camera-mapping/
      • Camera-Mapping: take a still image and convert it into 3d geometry for use in an animation. This powerful technique is used extensively by visual effects studios for feature films, commercials and television shows. It’s especially useful for faking helicopters flyovers because it costs just a fraction of the cost of hiring a real helicopter.
    • http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro/Tutorial_Links_List
      • Noob to Pro/Tutorial Links List
• Virtual Light Lab
  • http://www.westsidesystems.com/f-vll/vll.html
• DAZ 3D
  • www.daz3d.com
  • • DAZ3D’s YouTube Channel
      • http://www.youtube.com/user/WWWDAZ3DCOM
  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_thz39uV8U&feature=related
  • Google: [daz3d storyboard]
    • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6p4ecyZ95I&feature=related
      • Making a movie with DAZ & aniMate
    • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrAIgqIGqHU
  • http://greywulf.net/2008/10/first-steps-with-daz-studio-part-one/
    • First Steps with Daz Studio (Part 1)
  • http://artzone.daz3d.com/wiki/doku.php/pub/tutorials/dazstudio/studio-lighting00
    • Basic Lighting in Daz Studio
  • http://www.daz3d.com/i/tutorial/tutorial?id=1618&_m=d
    • Volumetric Lighting in Daz Studio
  • http://www.daz3d.com/i/3d-models/-/light-dome-pro?item=4758&_m=d
    • Light Dome PRO
  • http://www.daz3d.com/i/tutorial/tutorial?id=1620&_m=d
    • Multi-Pass Rendering i Daz Studio