Live action Week 1: Digital Matte Painting

Matte painting

Key Words:-

Color
Position/Composition
Lighting
Atmosphere
Contrasts
Shadow
Distance grows bluer, and lighter. (contrast fade)
Sense of depth

Different ways to graph attention/point of attention.

Complimentary color
Orange and teal color
FG/Mid/BG
Saturation of color(as we go back)

Brief:

1.Skyfall Matte Painting (create sense of isolation) – Create a Highland scene in the style of skyfall

2.Blade Runner – Matte Painting – Create a Futuristic urban scene.

3.Lion King – Matte Painting – Savannah Landscape.

Create using 5 and 6 images (Next week)

1.Skyfall Matte Painting (create sense of isolation) – Create a

Highland scene in the style of Skyfall.

Things to add in the scene

Temple
Mountain
Sky/sun
Rays
Lake
Trees

Software Skill (Photoshop):

Utilized advanced features and tools in Adobe Photoshop to craft a detailed and polished matte painting.
Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging software capabilities to bring creative visions to life

Mood Of the Scene

Composition:

Images Used:

BreakDowns:

I have used a strong understanding of composition principles to create a visually striking matte painting.
Carefully arranged elements to guide the viewer’s eye and evoke a specific

Implemented sophisticated lighting techniques to add depth and realism to the matte painting.
Showcased mastery in manipulating light sources, shadows, and highlights for a convincing and immersive environment.

Executed effective color grading to establish a coherent and impactful color palette.
Applied color correction techniques to enhance mood and atmosphere in the matte painting.

2.Blade Runner – Matte Painting – Create a Futuristic urban scene.

Elements in the scene

Buildings
Lighting
reflections
wires
shops
Sign boards
Follow-through the road as point of focus.
Rain
Lens flair
Night
Shadow/silhouette
cars flying
some buildings floating

Mood:

Basic Ideas

Images Used:

Breakdown:

Guided the viewer’s gaze through a carefully designed road or pathway, creating a focal point that leads deeper into the scene.

Designed and placed futuristic signage to add authenticity and contribute to the overall visual narrative.

Employed dynamic lighting effects to simulate the interplay of artificial lights, emphasizing the futuristic and cyberpunk aesthetic.

Incorporated reflective surfaces on buildings and wet surfaces to enhance realism and capture the urban atmosphere.

Introduced rain to evoke a cyberpunk atmosphere and enhance the cinematic mood of the matte painting.

Added intricate network of wires to convey a sense of complexity and connectivity within the futuristic city.

Integrated futuristic shops and storefronts, contributing to the urban realism and showcasing attention to detail.

Established a specific color palette, using dark blue and pink contrast to evoke a moody and futuristic ambiance.

Set the scene in a nighttime setting, emphasizing the contrast between dark blues and vibrant pinks to enhance the futuristic ambiance.

3.Lion King – Matte Painting – Savannah Landscape.

Basic idea : Savannah Landscape with extinct animals

Savannah Landscape:

Illustrated a vast and sweeping Savannah landscape, capturing the essence of the African wilderness.

Composition

Images Used :

Breakdowns:

Lion in Foreground:
- Placed a majestic lion as the focal point in the foreground, showcasing the regal and powerful nature of the animal.

Grass and Trees:
- Populated the landscape with realistic grass and trees, contributing to the authenticity of the savannah ecosystem.

Conveyed a sunny and warm mood through the use of vibrant colors and lighting, emphasizing the beauty of the African landscape.

Captured the essence of a bright and sunny day, with sunlight casting warm hues across the savannah.

Elephants and Group in Background:
- Included a group of elephants in the background, enhancing the sense of scale and diversity in the wildlife.

Smoke and Dust in Savannah Land:
- Introduced elements of smoke and dust to create an atmospheric effect, adding realism and depth to the savannah environment.

Carefully composed the elements to guide the viewer’s eye through the landscape, creating a harmonious and visually engaging scene.

Final Composition :

Certainly! Adding blur and depth of field are crucial elements to enhance the realism and visual appeal of a matte painting

implemented a depth of field effect, strategically blurring the background to enhance the focus on the lion in the foreground.
Used blur to simulate the natural visual phenomenon, drawing attention to the main subjects while creating a sense of realism.

Week 2 Frankenstein

This can be an environment or asset.

It needs to be a finished shot, well lit, with well-timed movement and considered composition.

Completed in 2 weeks – Dailies next week, Submission & Breakdown 27th October

(Halloween)

1. WARCRAFT

Images Used: