PROJECT PRESENTATION

2.5D Matte Painting

Mikael WidegrengsCEPT 2007

INTRODUCTION

- Matte paintings are used to create virtual movie sets or extend current sets.

- They can be either hand-painted or a composite of existing photographs.

- A technique used to add a third dimension to a flat photo or picture, allowing camera movement within it.

“2.5D”

- This makes it necessary to add animated objects inside the photo, to enhance the illusion of life (such as birds, clouds and other elements).

- To create an impressive establishing shot of an environment.

PROJECT GOALS

- Learning more about the matte painting techniques used in modern films today.

- Apply the concept of 2.5D imagery to a landscape.

PHASES

PHASE 1: Concept art.

PHASE 2: Research.

PHASE 3: Production.

PHASE 1 – Concept Art

Goal: to decide the setting and mood of the final piece.

PHASE 1 – Concept Art

Goal: to decide the setting and mood of the final piece.

PHASE 1 – Concept Art

Goal: to decide the setting and mood of the final piece.

PHASE 1 – Concept Art

Goal: to decide the setting and mood of the final piece.

PHASE 1 – Concept Art

Goal: to decide the setting and mood of the final piece.

PHASE 2 – Camera mapping / 2.5D Research

Goal: to become familiar with the use of camera mapping and 2.5D images.

Original photo

PHASE 2 – Camera mapping / 2.5D Research

Result:

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Original photo 3D scene set up to match

redbox.mov

Goal: to become familiar with the use of camera mapping and 2.5D images.

PHASE 2 – Camera mapping / 2.5D Research

Result:

->

Original photo 3D scene set up to match

Applying this technique to a landscape was one of the major goals of this project, as it’s used heavily in modern post-production.

redbox.mov

Goal: to become familiar with the use of camera mapping and 2.5D images.

Advantages

- Faster than building the entire scene in “proper” 3D.

- It’s easy.

- More direct control over the piece, from an artist’s point of view.

PHASE 3 – Production

See clip:

How it was made

FINAL RESULT

The final clip in High Definition

See also:

Mikael Widegren

gsCEPT 2007