ABSTRACT
We have pulled our fi nest matte, refi ned it, and despilled the foreground layer. Now it is time to bring everything together in the composite. This chapter examines the three steps within the compositing operation itself in detail, with an eye towards what goes on inside of the typical compositing node. After you have a clear understanding of the compositing operation, there are production tips on how to refi ne and improve the overall appearance of all composites with edge blending and light wrapping. The soft comp/ hard comp technique to elegantly solve edge problems from diffi cult matte extraction situations is described.
