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SAE Magazine 13-3

102 Sketches - perspective and composition In order to create a good and/or believable matte painting it is essential to have a basic understanding of composition, colour, perspective and proportion. In this context the images are fundamental stylistic devices. Before beginning you should think about the compo- sition of the matte painting. What is the aim? Where and when will it appear in the film? It is opportune to create a provisional draft at this point even though it will contain less information than the final image, but still will contain the most important information. Assuming that the desired scenario takes place in the future: the central action point is a reconnais- sance vehicle undertaking an exploratory mission to distant planets. So that the whole thing doesn’t appear so futuristic the pl characteristics of the moo The round standard brush used for these sketches; c used in this context. Ston to make some elements m As the moon is significant the curve of the moon sho very high up, for example the starships and the reco foreground of the picture the necessary dynamic. A this compositional structu In addition to perspective mental aspect of an image PRODUCTION & KNOW HOW // MATTE PAINTING Matte painting – Foundations and basics a classic technique for film backgrounds

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