Digital Matte Painting Handbook

Name: Digital Matte Painting Handbook
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ISBN: 9780470922422

ISBN-10: 0470922427

ISBN-13: 9780470922422

Edition: 2011

Authors: David B. Mattingly

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The only how-to guide dedicated to mastering the technique of digital matte painting!Matte painting affords seamless integration between an artist's painting with live action film footage and allows for greater flexibility and creative input in the appearance of movie settings. This unique book reveals a variety of tools and techniques that are both industry and classroom tested and will enhance your existing skill set. Veteran author and instructor David Mattingly walks you through the process of creating a matte painting, starting with rough concept sketches, working out the perspective drawing, adding light and shadow, and texturing all of the elements in the painting. You'll gradually…

Book details

List price: $33.99
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 4/8/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.838
Language: English



Foreword


Introduction



What Is a Matte Painting?



Photoshop Workspace, Tools, and Custom Brushes



Composition and Concept



Perspective Basics



Perspective Drawing



Form



Texturing and Color Correction



Preparing your files for Camera Projection in Maya



Building Geometry for Camera Projection in Maya



Projecting Textures in Maya



Lighting Techniques



Changing Seasons



Getting Started in After Effects



Working Over a Moving Plate



Using After Effects' True 3D space


Appendix About the Companion DVD


Index