Chapter Ten. Advanced VFX Techniques I: Digital Matte Painting and Environment VFX

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Although creating 3D objects, cloning, extractions, and other VFX wizardry might be impressive, something is inherently downright astounding about creating entire environments from nothing. Perhaps it’s the practical flexibility, or maybe it’s the complete god-like control you can have over creating entire worlds or even universes. Being able to create anything you see, think of, or dream can be a very liberating and inspiring facet of the art and science of VFX.

This chapter takes a look at the many different methods of creating environment and set VFX.

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