15 TIPS FOR BETTER MATTE PAINTINGS
Ever since I was a child, I’ve been attracted to distant lands; places I might never get to visit or that don’t even exist. I feel so lucky that making art is my profession. It’s such a competitive and challenging industry to be part of. Also, it’s perhaps the closest thing to childhood for me. I’m like a kid playing with his favourite toy whenever I’m working on a new piece. Even if those places don’t exist, I can be immersed in them. I can spend hours mapping out locations and being part of the adventure.
Although I studied fine art for many years, I’ve acquired digital art skills from my wonderful colleagues working in the film industry. I’ll share some of these techniques to help make you a better matte painter, but these tips are also useful if you’re a concept artist.
Today, as a digital matte painter, you need CG generalist skills such as 3D modelling, texturing, lighting, as well as a strong understanding of compositing and experience in 2D painting. Digital matte painting involves working with live action footage, digital still photography, rendered CG elements and digital painting
