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PIXOMONDO Powers LED Stage of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” with HDRI Sequences from MattePaint
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PIXOMONDO Powers LED Stage of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” with HDRI Sequences from MattePaint

Discover the magic of Pixomondo's work on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and read how the Story and VFX evolved through the production.

  • MattePaint Team
    MattePaint Team
MattePaint Team 14 Feb 2023 • 6 min read
PIXOMONDO shines light on the world of “Halo” with MattePaint HDRIs
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PIXOMONDO shines light on the world of “Halo” with MattePaint HDRIs

Learn how Pixomondo brought the world of Halo to life and how MattePaint HDRIs lay the foundation for the overall look of the environments and story.

  • MattePaint Team
    MattePaint Team
MattePaint Team 6 Sep 2022 • 7 min read
The History of Matte Painting
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The History of Matte Painting

Matte painting was invented around 100 years ago, and while the technique's have changed drastically since then, there are still many fundamentals of matte painting which play a key part in today's pipeline.

  • Samuel Cleall
Samuel Cleall 29 Jul 2022 • 9 min read
Announcing The Online MattePaint Course
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Announcing The Online MattePaint Course

The MattePaint Course is an intensive, 12 week online course in matte painting run by MattePaint CEO and Co-founder, Conrad Allan, and Environment Supervisor Oleksiy Golovchenko.

  • MattePaint Team
    MattePaint Team
MattePaint Team 28 Jul 2021 • 16 min read
Upcoming Changes to MattePaint Subscriptions.
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Upcoming Changes to MattePaint Subscriptions.

We're improving the plans at MattePaint, see what's changing on August 1st!

  • MattePaint Team
    MattePaint Team
MattePaint Team 19 Jul 2021 • 3 min read
MattePaint 4.0 Breaks New Ground for Industry Professionals.
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MattePaint 4.0 Breaks New Ground for Industry Professionals.

MattePaint 4.0 Launches with ground-breaking new RAW format, 50k sequenced 360° HDRI's, masked skies and more!

  • MattePaint Team
    MattePaint Team
MattePaint Team 22 Jun 2021 • 5 min read
MattePainting.org becomes part of the MattePaint Family!
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MattePainting.org becomes part of the MattePaint Family!

With sadness, we farewell the faithful mattepainting.org, which held the banner of our craft for over 15 years.

  • Conrad Allan
    Conrad Allan
Conrad Allan 9 May 2021 • 3 min read
5 Best books on composition for environment artists and matte painters.
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5 Best books on composition for environment artists and matte painters.

With so much information out there, what are these are our top picks for improving your composition.

  • MattePaint Team
    MattePaint Team
MattePaint Team 22 Apr 2021 • 3 min read
Where does Unreal engine fit in the matte painting pipeline?
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Where does Unreal engine fit in the matte painting pipeline?

We take a look at where Unreal Engine fits into a VFX pipeline. How will the latest releases and features of Unreal affect the film production pipelines?

  • Oleksiy Golovchenko
    Oleksiy Golovchenko
Oleksiy Golovchenko 15 Apr 2021 • 8 min read
Importance of having personal projects in your portfolio
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Importance of having personal projects in your portfolio

When it comes to getting a professional VFX position, personal work plays a supporting role to any professional experience you have, but it's still a very important role! Learn how to present your personal work.

  • Oleksiy Golovchenko
    Oleksiy Golovchenko
Oleksiy Golovchenko 8 Apr 2021 • 6 min read
Photography for matte painters and environment artists.
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Photography for matte painters and environment artists.

A knowledge of photography is an important part of an artist's arsenal. It helps you understand light, perspective, framing, and most importantly, what makes something look photographic!

  • MattePaint Team
    MattePaint Team
MattePaint Team 1 Apr 2021 • 5 min read
I got my first VFX gig, now what?!
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I got my first VFX gig, now what?!

The purpose of this article is to give some tips to artists after they’ve got their first international gig booked. Especially for those who are planning to relocate from another country. Doing that myself almost 8 years ago I know it's not easy and I wish I knew some things before I moved.

  • Oleksiy Golovchenko
    Oleksiy Golovchenko
Oleksiy Golovchenko 25 Mar 2021 • 8 min read
10 Tools all Matte Painters need to know to get into the industry.
Beginner Series

10 Tools all Matte Painters need to know to get into the industry.

The VFX industry is constantly evolving and expanding. Discover the key software packages used by VFX studios around the world.

  • Oleksiy Golovchenko
    Oleksiy Golovchenko
Oleksiy Golovchenko 18 Mar 2021 • 7 min read
How to ask for constructive feedback
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How to ask for constructive feedback

Asking the right question about your art in order to get a right answer can be tricky. Learn how to do that and get maximum feedback.

  • Oleksiy Golovchenko
    Oleksiy Golovchenko
Oleksiy Golovchenko 10 Mar 2021 • 6 min read
Digital Matte Painting for Beginners
Beginner Series

Digital Matte Painting for Beginners

When you start learning a new discipline without guidance it is sometimes tricky to know where to start and what to do in your first steps. This article will help you to understand where to look and why.

  • Oleksiy Golovchenko
    Oleksiy Golovchenko
Oleksiy Golovchenko 3 Mar 2021 • 9 min read
Digital Favelas 3D Winners!
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Digital Favelas 3D Winners!

Meet the winners of the Digital Favela's 3D contest!

  • MattePaint Team
    MattePaint Team
MattePaint Team 26 Feb 2021 • 2 min read
Discover Photoshop's Hidden Right-click menu's
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Discover Photoshop's Hidden Right-click menu's

Photoshop has a comprehensive and customizable interface, allowing you to arrange the software to your liking. Learn how!

  • Oleksiy Golovchenko
    Oleksiy Golovchenko
Oleksiy Golovchenko 24 Feb 2021 • 4 min read
How to Nail Your First Job Interview in VFX
Beginner Series

How to Nail Your First Job Interview in VFX

Learn what it takes to nail your first job interview for VFX What to prioritize and how to be memorable.

  • Conrad Allan
    Conrad Allan
Conrad Allan 19 Jan 2021 • 5 min read
How to Match Perspectives in Matte Painting
Beginner Series

How to Match Perspectives in Matte Painting

Part 2 of the basics of matte painting. Learn how to approach different perspectives in photos and easily align images in your work to retain the realism!

  • Conrad Allan
    Conrad Allan
Conrad Allan 12 Jan 2021 • 6 min read
Cyberpunk 2020 Contest Winners!
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Cyberpunk 2020 Contest Winners!

we joined the world in celebrating the release of Cyberpunk 2077 and hosted our most popular contest yet! 251 projects, 399 updates and over 5,000 reactions later, we have our winners!

  • MattePaint Team
    MattePaint Team
MattePaint Team 11 Jan 2021 • 6 min read
Why you should always use 16bit in Photoshop
Beginner Series

Why you should always use 16bit in Photoshop

Working in 16bit will give you more control over your artwork and produces a much better final result. Learn how to set up your work for 16bit.

  • Conrad Allan
    Conrad Allan
Conrad Allan 4 Jan 2021 • 4 min read
Compositing and Painting over a Redshift Render
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Compositing and Painting over a Redshift Render

Learn how to composite and paint over a Redshift Render with Filmmaker and Senior Visual Effects Artist at Post Panic, Guido Ekker in Part 2 of this Process Technique Tutorial.

  • MattePaint Team
    MattePaint Team
MattePaint Team 1 Dec 2020 • 7 min read
How To Create a 3D scene in Maya with Redshift
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How To Create a 3D scene in Maya with Redshift

Learn how to create a 3D scene in Maya using the Redshift renderer with Filmmaker and Senior Visual Effects Artist at Post Panic, Guido Ekker in Part 1 of this Process Technique Tutorial.

  • MattePaint Team
    MattePaint Team
MattePaint Team 20 Nov 2020 • 7 min read
MattePaint Cyberpunk Contest
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MattePaint Cyberpunk Contest

The #MattePaintContest is back with our most exciting Contest ever! Celebrate the end of one of the most iconic and challenging year's of this generation and look towards what the Future holds with the MattePaint Cyberpunk Contest!

  • Callum Rafferty
    Callum Rafferty
Callum Rafferty 17 Nov 2020 • 9 min read
How to Create Concept Fan Art
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How to Create Concept Fan Art

Learn how to create epic Concept Fan Art based on your favorite Movies and Games with Concept Artist, Jakhangir Zeynalov

  • MattePaint Team
    MattePaint Team
MattePaint Team 10 Nov 2020 • 5 min read
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