AccessGrid Presentation - "Visual Algorithms and their Role in Modern Digital Feature Film Production"

Discussion Forum, 2-4pm Room 1.10, Kilburn Building, The University of Manchester

An Access Grid presentation in conjunction with vizNET and the ACM SIGGRAPH University of Manchester Professional Chapter

Based around a light introduction to live-action feature-film compositing, this talk gives an overview into the real-world application of signal-processing in post-production. While human artistry itself is still the hub of 2D digital effects work, I show how it can be greatly assisted today by the use of appropriate algorithms with appropriate implementations. As the film industry is rapidly evolving, I will also identify our favourite research areas for the next generation of tools. No equations will be harmed during this discussion.