7.2. Computer Vision Problems Unique to Film

7.2.1. Welcome to the set

A film set is a unique work environment. It is a place of high creativity, incredible tension, sometimes numbing boredom. The set is a place of conflict in the creation of art. The producers and their staff are responsible for keeping the show on budget and on time, and they fear and respect the set, for filming on a set is very expensive indeed. The director and crew are trying to get the best possible images and performances on film. These two forces are at odds with each other on the set, and often the computer vision people are caught in the middle!

The set is where it all begins for the digital artists responsible for what we call data integration. Data integration is ...

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