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A '''matte painting''' is a [[special effect]]s device.
A '''matte painting''' is a [[special effect]]s device.


== Procedure ==
== Procedure ==
If action requires a larger, more elaborate, or simply different environment than is available for filming, said environment could be produced by creating a painting of the scene with a certain area left blank. The blank area is later filled in with the actual filmed footage, creating the illusion that the action is taking place within the painted environment.
If action requires a larger, more elaborate, or simply different environment than is available for filming, said environment could be produced by creating a painting of the scene with a certain area left blank. The blank area is later filled in with the actual filmed footage, creating the illusion that the action is taking place within the painted environment.


The procedure evolved to include the use of photographs, and later digital artwork and [[CGI]], in place of traditional paintings. The term "matte painting" is traditionally still applied, with the artists being referred to as [[digital matte painter]]s.
The procedure evolved to include the use of photographs and later digital artwork and [[CGI]], not just traditional paintings. The term "matte painting" is still used. The artists are called [[digital matte painter]]s.


== Notable examples ==
== Notable examples ==
* In ''[[Rose (TV story)|Rose]]'', when the Doctor first appears at Rose's flat, the background is a matte painting. [[Russell T Davies]] said that it looked so terrible that in special effects, they blurred the background so it looked slightly better. {{Fact}}
* ''[[Silence in the Library (TV story)|Silence in the Library]]'' won a prestigious [[Video Effects Society]] award for its digital matte paintings by [[Simon Wicker]], [[Charlie Bennett]], [[Arianna Lago]], and [[Tim Barter]]. It was the only [[visual effect]]s award won by ''[[Doctor Who]]'' during the [[Russell T Davies]] era, despite several nominations.
* ''[[Silence in the Library]]'' won a prestigious [[Video Effects Society]] award for its digital matte paintings by [[Simon Wicker]], [[Charlie Bennett]], [[Arianna Lago]], and [[Tim Barter]]. It was the only [[visual effect]]s award won by ''[[Doctor Who]]'' during the [[Russell T Davies]] era, despite several nominations.


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Latest revision as of 17:04, 21 October 2024

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A matte painting is a special effects device.

Procedure[[edit] | [edit source]]

If action requires a larger, more elaborate, or simply different environment than is available for filming, said environment could be produced by creating a painting of the scene with a certain area left blank. The blank area is later filled in with the actual filmed footage, creating the illusion that the action is taking place within the painted environment.

The procedure evolved to include the use of photographs and later digital artwork and CGI, not just traditional paintings. The term "matte painting" is still used. The artists are called digital matte painters.

Notable examples[[edit] | [edit source]]