The Integration Between Real Characters and Cartoons

This section discusses the technique of integrating real characters with cartoons in movies, focusing on the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and its impact.

Technique of Integrating Real Characters and Cartoons

• The technique of integrating real characters and cartoons has been impressive since the release of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" in 1988.

• Other films like Mary Poppins (1964), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971), and Pete's Dragon (1977) also showcased this technique.

• "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" by Robert Zemeckis was particularly influential for its use of this technique.

Creation Process of Cartoons

• Current cartoons are created using computer programs that give them volume and dimensions. Movements are generated by changing the position of character parts.

• However, the drawings in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" were hand-painted without using computers. Only shadows and highlights were retouched to enhance their three-dimensional appearance.

Planning and Storyboarding

• Before filming, plans are carefully designed through storyboards to ensure proper placement of characters within each scene.

• In video production, external monitors are used to frame shots, fix areas for later additions, and calculate timing for dialogue scenes during post-production.

Including "Mummy" in a Video Using Frame Treatment

This section explains the technique of including a character called "Mummy" in a video using frame treatment and editing in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop.

Frame Treatment Technique

• The frame treatment technique involves treating each frame separately to include or remove objects from the scene.

• The speaker plans to use this technique to include "Mummy" in their video.

Editing Process

• After importing the video into Adobe Premiere, the speaker cuts and keeps only the necessary frames using the blade tool.

• Unwanted parts are deleted below to simplify the editing process.

• The trim effect is applied to remove unused areas of the video, ensuring no loss of important content.

Exporting Frames for Editing

• To edit each frame individually in Photoshop, the video is exported as separate frames using PNG sequence with alpha settings.

• The frames are saved in a designated folder for further editing.

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This section focuses on exporting a video sequence with an alpha channel and adjusting processing options.

Exporting the Video Sequence

• To export the video sequence, go to the "Video" tab.

• Check that the option to export as a sequence and include an alpha channel is selected.

• Also select "process at maximum depth" and "use maximum processing quality".

• Press export to save the frames in a folder named "mummy without a background".

• The frames will be numbered from 0 to 45.

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This section covers removing the background using Photoshop's magic eraser tool and refining the edges.

Removing Background with Magic Eraser Tool

• Open all the frames in Photoshop.

• Use the "magic eraser" tool with a high tolerance (e.g., 80) to erase most of the background.

• Use the "eraser" tool to refine any remaining areas that need to be eliminated.

• Adjust tolerance based on background color similarity to avoid erasing unwanted areas.

• Erase interior areas of bends carefully.

Blurring Contour for Integration

• Use the "blur" tool with size 40 and hardness 75 to blur the contour of the mummy.

• Apply this technique all over the contour for better integration into a new background.

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This section explains importing edited frames as a sequence in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Importing Frames as Sequence

• Go to Adobe Premiere Pro and import files from the folder named "mummy without a background".

• Select only one frame from that folder, choose image sequence option in options, and press import.

• In the project panel, you will have your mummy sequence ready for editing in Premiere Pro's timeline.

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This section focuses on editing the mummy sequence in Adobe Premiere Pro's timeline.

Editing the Mummy Sequence

• Zoom in for better precision.

• Adjust cuts, speed, and reverse speed to make the mummy's dialogue longer or create pauses.

• Use cuts by copying and pasting and reversing the speed to achieve desired effects.

• Play with forward and backward playback to extend or pause the dialogue.

• Cut at frames where the mummy's mouth is open for smoother transitions.

• Reverse the speed of clips when needed.

• Make adjustments to ensure that the mummy returns to its initial position after finishing its dialogue.

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New Section Editing the Mummy Clip and Adding Audio

In this section, the speaker explains the process of editing the mummy clip and incorporating audio into the project.

Editing the Mummy Clip

• To begin, play the clip again to review it after the mummy finishes talking and leaves.

• Once edited, select the mummy clip and position it at the appropriate moment in the main video.

• Place it on a top layer and include only the mummy's dialogue.

Adding Audio

• Send the edited clip to Alberto Garher, a colleague who will provide voiceover for the mummy.

• Import Alberto's audio files into the project by going to "File" > "Import" and selecting the "super interesting" audio file.

• Place Alberto's audio on track 2 at exactly when the mummy begins to speak.

Finalizing and Future Use

• After finishing with the audio of the mummy, go back to the beginning of the project and enjoy watching it in its completed form.

• The fully finished shot can be saved for future use in other projects.