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In Which Screens are Burnt - Part 1

In Which Screens are Burnt - Part 1

Tags
ShotsScreen Burn-In
Author
Ganz
Date
September 4, 2024
Post No.

Chroma 0277

URL
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Who doesn't enjoy a good challenge with glowing screens?

At Alpha Chromatica Education (ACE), we prefer to challenge our students beyond the basic screen replacements on cellphones. Screen burn-ins are a staple exercise for many compositors, but we push boundaries by selecting plates that offer more intricate scenarios and creative challenges.

Instead of simply replacing screens where the entire display is visible, we guide our students to tackle more complex situations. Here are some of the challenges our students face in their screen burn-ins:

  1. Reflections
  2. Refraction
  3. Glass Distortion
  4. Environmental Lighting
  5. Screen Glow
  6. Depth of Field
  7. Motion Blur
  8. Subtle Screen Flicker
  9. Parallax Issues
  10. Video Feed Distortion
  11. Grain Matching
  12. Contaminated Roto Edges

Each of these issues requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure that the burn-in looks seamless and believable within the context of the scene.

A unique challenge in this particular plate is the subtle flickering illumination on the child's hair as the camera dollies in through a smudgy window, adding layers of complexity to the task.

While it might be easier to focus on simpler shots, our mission is to prove to studio leads and supervisors that our students are truly production-ready.

P.S. Have you ever watched a shot and didn't realize the actor was staring at a blank screen during production?