Who Should Read This Book
This book is written for a general audience, including anyone who wants to know more about matte painting or desires to be a matte artist.
You must have a basic understanding of how a computer works, but knowledge of the programs—Photoshop, Maya, and After Effects—isn’t required. Even if you’ve never used the programs before, you should be able to follow the steps in this book and satisfactorily complete the projects. I’ll teach you how to use the tools as you encounter them. If you’re an advanced user with in-depth knowledge of Photoshop and After Effects, you can skip over the more basic material in this book and concentrate on the projects.
If you’re working on your own, you don’t have to purchase the software to ...
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