A Final Note

I would be happy to critique your work on any of the projects contained in this book. Feel free to email me at david@digitalmattepaintinghandbook.com. If you want formal training, I teach a matte painting course at the School of Visual Arts and Pratt Institute. I also offer weekend seminars throughout the country, and you can find information about upcoming workshops at www.digitalmattepaintinghandbook.com.

In this book, I’ve taught you the basic skills required to be a matte painter: perspective, form, texturing, Maya camera projection, and using the After Effects workspace. I’ve given you a comprehensive introduction to digital painting, but the one ingredient required to become a great matte artist is something only you can give ...

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