Benjamin Bratt, author of the seminal and definitve book about the art and science of rotoscoping, came to Escape Studios in order to share his wisdom and expertise with our Visual Effects students.
Interview
We seized the opportunity for a quick interview with Ben whose experience and talent have no equal but his humility and generotisty. He also had one single great advice for our Escapees. Check it out!
The Book
It’s fair to say that Ben is an absolute VFX legend in the industry since the publication of his book which so many aspiring compositors have read. In 300 pages, he reveals the techniques and artistry of rotoscoping with verve and passion. He achieves the genuine prowess of turning a topic often seen as tedious and dry, into beauty and poetry.
Career
For the last 20 years, Ben has been working as a compositor for some of the biggest and most famous titles such as Pirate of the Caribbean, Prometheus, Harry Potter, The Jungle Book, Guardians of the Galaxies, etc… Discover this impressive body of work on his IMDB profile.
Rotoscoping
Rotoscoping is a corner stone in the world of VFX which every compositors must learn and master. The techniques enables the extraction of visual elements – such as an actor – from their original background. It’s a powerful alternative to chromakey – green or blue screens – whenever there’s no other options.
Learn VFX
Escape Studios offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses in the field of Visual Effects and provides a bridge with the industry.
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