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== Notable examples ==
== Notable examples ==
* ''[[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 (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.


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A matte painting is a special effects device.

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.

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