Contents

Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------- xi

Chapter 1: Working with Tool Networks ------------------------------------- 1

Chapter 2: Manipulating Colors, Channels, and Spaces ---------- 15

Chapter 3: Combining Inputs and Recombining Render Passes -- 37

Chapter 4: Transforming and Motion Tracking ---------------------- 59

Chapter 5: Keyframing and Adjusting Animation Splines ------- 81

Chapter 6: Masking and Rotoscoping ---------------------------------- 97

Chapter 7: Altering Outputs with Filters ---------------------------- 121

Chapter 8: Chroma Keying ---------------------------------------------- 147

Chapter 9: Working in the Fusion 3D Environment -------------- 163

Chapter 10: Repairing, Painting, and Distressing ---------------- 191

Chapter 11: Rendering, Scripting, and Customizing -------------- 205

Final Tutorial: Creating the Cover Art -------------------------------- 218

Appendix A: Additional 3D Tools and Techniques -----------------230

Appendix B: After Effects to Fusion Guide --------------------------- 232

Index --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 235