d'artiste: Matte Painting showcases the skills and techniques of leading Hollywood matte painters Alp Altiner, Dylan Cole and Chris Stoski. In over 70 pages of detailed tutorial this book takes readers through the matte painting techniques used to create breathtaking, photo-realistic sets and backdrops for films including ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ and the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy.

The master artists also share unique personal insights, biographical highlights and sources of inspiration. Added to personal and invited artist galleries presenting over 80 perfectly reproduced environmental backdrops this book is for film enthusiasts and artists alike.

"Matte painting does not leave any questions unanswered" Art Scene International.