d'artiste Matte Painting presents the skills and techniques of leading Hollywood matte painters Alp Altiner, Dylan Cole, and Chris Stoski. The book takes readers through the matte painting techniques used to create breathtaking, photo-realistic sets and backdrops for films including Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Chris Stoski - As a Matte Painter and Art Director, Chris Stoski has worked with such distinguished companies as Michael Sechman & Associates, Matte World Digital and Industrial Light & Magic. His work is featured in films such as ‘The Last Samurai’, ‘The Ring’, ‘Jurassic Park III’, ‘Catwoman’, and ‘Star Wars: Episode III – The Revenge of the Sith’.Alp Altiner - Alp Altiner's career as an artist has led him to work at such preeminent companies such as Todd McFarlane, Image Comics, Top Cow Productions, Marvel, DC Comics, Digital Domain, Morgan Creek, Illusion Arts, Hydraulx and Engine Room.Dylan Cole - Dylan Cole is a leading matte painter and concept artist specializing in work for film, television, and video games. Graduating with a degree in fine art from UCLA, Dylan Cole has worked with Illusion Arts, Rhythm & Hues and Weta Digital.