Chapter 1
What Is a Matte Painting?
You just bought a book on matte painting, so obviously you’re interested in the craft. However, before you dive into the technical exercises, I’d like to invite you to take advantage of this chapter to learn about the history and evolution of matte painting and the giants who shaped the industry.
This exploration begins with a simple question: To what does the word matte in matte painting refer? If you’re stumped, I believe you’ll find the historical information in this opening chapter illuminating. You don’t really need to know how matte paintings were done prior to the computer age. But by studying and ...
