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Digital Art
Course Introduction: New Ways of Learning
Online courses and certificate programs are established and respected as a valid...
How to Save Your Files in Vectornator
We all have painful stories of losing hours of progress because a computer crashes....
How to Become a Freelance Designer
Budding freelance designers seeking self-employment are uniquely positioned, as...
8 Early Animation Devices That Made History
Modern animation wouldn’t even exist without these pioneering devices.
How to Turn a Photo into a Vector Design
This time, we’ll show you how to turn—as the title suggests—a photo into a vector...
Vectornator Academy: Become a Master of Design
Introducing Vectornator Academy, our new educational video hub catered to Vectornator...
Why the World’s Love for Moominvalley Runs Deep
If you’re currently asking yourself what a Moomin is, or wondering how they came...
The Queer History of Art
Historically, the depiction of erotic love has always been one of art's main subjects....
A Brief History of Disney
How one man's big dream became an even bigger reality. Learn more about Walter Disney...
The Best Video Channels for Motion Graphics Inspiration
Video channels can introduce you to new motion design trends and techniques and...
The 10 Best Motion Design Resources to Up Your Game
Whether you’re looking for tutorials or inspiration, these resources have your back....
10 of the Best Motion Design Courses for Beginners
Looking to get started in motion design? Here are the best motion design online...
How to Create an Animated YouTube Intro
Everything you need to know about this vital video component.
Introducing Auto Trace Illustration Mode
While we previously launched Auto Trace with two different modes for different use...
The Best YouTube Intro Makers on the Planet
All the tools you’ll need to create your own personalized Youtube intro.
How to Manage Layers in Vectornator
Other than keeping your artwork nicely organized, the Vectornator Layers Tab includes...
Compositing and Painting over a Redshift Render with Guido...
Learn how to composite and paint over a Redshift Render with Filmmaker and Senior...
MattePaint 4.0 Breaks New Ground for Industry Professionals.
MattePaint 4.0 Launches with ground-breaking new RAW format, 50k sequenced 360°...
Photography for matte painters and environment artists.
A knowledge of photography is an important part of an artist's arsenal. It helps...
How to Nail Your First Job Interview in VFX
Learn what it takes to nail your first job interview for VFX What to prioritize...
How to Create Concept Fan Art with Concept Artist Jakhangir...
Learn how to create epic Concept Fan Art based on your favorite Movies and Games...
How to ask for constructive feedback
Asking the right question about your art in order to get a right answer can be tricky....
Why you should always use 16bit in Photoshop
Working in 16bit will give you more control over your artwork and produces a much...
Upcoming Changes to MattePaint Subscriptions.
We're improving the plans at MattePaint, see what's changing on August 1st!
Importance of having personal projects in your portfolio
When it comes to getting a professional VFX position, personal work plays a supporting...
Discover Photoshop's hidden right-click menus
Photoshop has a comprehensive and customizable interface, allowing you to arrange...
The 2020 MattePaint Cyberpunk Digital Matte Painting Contest
The #MattePaintContest is back with our most exciting Contest ever! Celebrate the...
5 best books on composition for environment artists and...
With so much information out there, what are these are our top picks for improving...
5 Extra Tools all Matte Painters need to know to get into...
The VFX industry is constantly evolving and expanding. Discover the key software...
Cyberpunk 2020 Contest Winners!
we joined the world in celebrating the release of Cyberpunk 2077 and hosted our...
How to Create a Landscape with Crystal Clear Turquoise...
Learn how to Create a Landscape with Crystal Clear Turquoise Water with Environmental...
The MattePaint Course
The MattePaint Course is an intensive, 12 week online course in matte painting run...
Where does Unreal engine fit in the matte painting pipeline?
We take a look at where Unreal Engine fits into a VFX pipeline. How will the latest...
How to Set up a 3D Maya scene with REDSHIFT with Guido...
Learn how to create a 3D scene in Maya using the Redshift renderer with Filmmaker...
mattepainting.org joins the MattePaint family.
With sadness, we farewell the faithful mattepainting.org, which held the banner...
I got my first VFX gig, now what?!
The purpose of this article is to give some tips to artists after they’ve got their...
How to Match Perspectives in Matte Painting
Part 2 of the basics of matte painting. Learn how to approach different perspectives...
How to create stunning God Rays in your work with Ian Vicknair
Learn the techniques used to created realistic God Rays and create dramatic lighting...
The History of Matte Painting
Matte painting was invented around 100 years ago, and while the technique's have...
Digital Matte Painting for Beginners
When you start learning a new discipline without guidance it is sometimes tricky...