Create something new with Mattepaint.
Join the MattePaint Academy today and learn from Industry Professionals
Learn with the Academy.
Tutorials
Watch tutorials ranging from 5 minutes to 2 hours created by industry artists and tailored specifically for professional workflows.
Feedback
Become part of a community of experienced artists through our Discord community and get 1-on-1, live feedback when you need it!!
Resources
Tutorials, photography, packs, PSD’s and more! You’ll find everything you need in one place.
“Thank you for building this amazing resource! The assets have inspired me to the next level. Amazing team, great tutorials... everything is amazing!”
Yung Sheng Tseng ~ Matte Painter, Luma Pictures
The MattePaint Academy
Thrive in our community and engage meaningfully with other artists. Accelerate your skills through the MattePaint Academy.
Discord Community
Engage and connect with other artists in a meaningful way. Join our discord community and become part of the Tribe!
1-on-1 Mentoring
Take your art to the next level. Book a mentoring session with one of our industry professionals.
Live Feedback Sessions
Hosted twice a week, join us on Twitch and Discord as we review the latest work submitted by artists in the Academy.
Organic Learning
Learn at your own pace and learn what is relevant to you. Our Library grows based on your requests!
“Amazing mentors, all the doubts I had were solved. They know how to make a class interesting and gave me so many amazing professional tips!”
Camilo Brushinsky, Mattepaint Academy
Connect with Industry Artists.
Community
Connect with a community of professional artists helping the next generation to land their dream job.
Mentorship
Book 1-on-1 mentoring and small-group sessions with industry artists every week!
Industry Network
Connect with people ‘on the ground’ and learn inside information, current industry standards, upcoming jobs and more.
Industry Leader in Reference Photography.
Join over 10,000 artists in Visual Effects, Film, Games and Architecture who rely on MattePaint!
panoramic shots
Cutting-edge panoramic photography, shot in HDR.
endless selection
Continually growing library of 50,000+ production quality images.
ultra quality
Enormous resolution, mutiple exposure values, minimal grain and blur.
own your images
Download images at your desired resolution and exposure. Re-download for free, anytime.
Our Network
Build your world today.
Monthly Credits
Use credits to download images, image packs and tutorials, every included under one system.
Sample Images
Download any image for free before your purchase, or use the sample resolution for free!
1-On-1 Mentoring
For a limited time, get 2 hours of personal mentoring with our founder, Conrad Allan, with an Artist-Pro Yearly Subscription!
Lite
- 200 credits/mo
- 1200px Sample images
- Academy Access
- 1 Exposure Level
Plus
- 400 credits/mo
- 1600px Sample images*
- Academy Access
- 1 Exposure Level
Pro
- 800 credits/mo
- 1600px Sample images*
- Academy Access
- Access all Exposures
- 2hrs of 1-on-1 mentoring*
Frequently Asked Questions.
What Subscription Is Right For Me?
If you're not sure, we recommend an Artist-Plus subscription for new users as it comes with all features, Academy access and rollover of credits. If you need more credits, you can always upgrade.
read moreWhat Payment Methods Do You Offer?
We support the following payment methods:
Credit Card / Debit Card / PayPal
Do you offer educational discounts?
Yes, we work with educational institutions and freelance educators to create tailored offerings and discounts for students.
read moreDo I keep my unused credits
Yes, unused credits will roll over to the next month with Artist-Plus and Artist-Pro plans. Your accrued credits will remain active even if you decide to cancel your plan.
read moreCan I use your materials in my Film / Animation / Game
Yes, using our images in these projects is allowed when the end product constitutes a new copyrighted Work. This means using our images in Stock Videos are not allowed.
read moreWill you help promote me and my work to Studios?
Yes, our primary focus with the MattePaint Academy is to get our students into the industry. We are regularly in contact with studios and recruiters and are constantly working with them to fill positions.
read moreHow do we compare?
Lowest Prices, Highest Quality.
- Based on 1yr Pro subscription
MattePaint
$0.65 USD / image
Adobe Stock
$2.65 USD / image
Shutterstock
$2.90 USD / image
iStockPhoto
$2.90 USD / image
Own Your Images
Download images at your desired resolution and exposure. Re-download for free, anytime.
Panoramic Shots
Cutting-edge panoramic photography, shot in HDR.
Powerful Search
A.I. Powered search, categories and advanced filters.
“ The weekly challenges are the best motivation I've found, I wish I had found it sooner! ”
Lasma Zeimule
MattePaint StudentBuild Your World.
Experience the Worlds highest quality reference photography and see for yourself why the industry relies on MattePaint.