Planet Matte Paintings
June 5th, 2012

The matte painting challenge is going well. Today I'm going to start looking through all of the matte paintings and find a few to use for the different shots in the sequence. Once we have a few that work, I'll start comping in the background and finishing the rest of the shots. Keep up the great work, I think we'll definitely do more of these in the future! Maybe the next one will be a matte painting in the future... Yes!!

Keep going, the challenge ends June 15th!

Andrew Kramer
POSTED:
13 years ago
128 Comments
moT
13 years ago
Hey Andrew whatever happened to this? Was it abandoned? You also had mention a tutorial on "train that is repeated into the distance during a camera pan" has that also been removed from the radar with the release of Element(not to take anything away from Element, it's friggen awesome)?
paul
13 years ago
may b the next tutorial will showcase sumthing from matte painting contest.
Nikkia
13 years ago
Hi
I live in China. I'm 17.
I like VFX. And I learn many skills at here. Thank you so much Andrew Sir.
Looking forward to your new tutorial.
By the way, I'm very very like your joke in the tutorials.
Somebody be Machine Gun Headshot in coffee shop.
ShivZz
13 years ago
Hi Andrew Sir.!
i live in India
and have a great interest in VFX.!
i would like to learn VFX from you n would like to work with you
i am 16 years old now..
i expect a reply from you sir..
Thank You..
mnhsnam
13 years ago
hello all,
just want to say these are all great entries
Dan
13 years ago
How many total submissions did you guys get?
Derek
13 years ago
Well done Shimura, you followed the brief perfectly just like so many other on here, the perfect matte for Andrew to use. It really evokes the feeling of cold, alien, other world. Well done!!!!!
d10u
13 years ago
are you sure about wat u said???
Jim P
13 years ago
Indeed. A very "Prometheus" feel to it, dark and foreboding.
13 years ago
This is my

Final composition

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3sXciOIK7fc/T9qM5anw5JI/AAAAAAAAAZE/XOsBgB9q948/s1600/Bonito-CLC_WEB.jpg

References and designing

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0PuUhAsUYHk/T9qMwA18gkI/AAAAAAAAAY8/bsDxBom7qMU/s1600/referencias+clc+bonito.jpg

Thanks for the opportunity Andrew!!!
Clayton Yoshimura
Brazil
Brian
13 years ago
Is that Sam roping the steer?
Florian Baumann
13 years ago
hey andrew!

could you tell us about your system you are working on? especially the grafics card(s) would be very interesting!
thank you very much!
Rakshit Sharma
13 years ago
Andrew sir ..realy you are gr8
shadowwalker
13 years ago
grade work i love the works like this
13 years ago
And I HAve Every Sigle DVD Of Your Product
I Porchuse It
Thanks
I Want You Do Do A Tutorial About Mission Imposiblle
Any Effect In This Movie And Thanks Man You Are Greate
13 years ago
I Am Good In VFX And that's Because of You There andrew you Are Pretty Coll
And Awsome Man Thanks And I Want You phoneNember Pls Pls
And I Hope You Continue these free tutos
13 years ago
Cant wait for the next challenge! I'll make something worth the 1.3Mb of bandwidth i used while uploading my poor excuse for an attempt
13 years ago
where is my comment that i have posted?
13 years ago
Great idea. When is the tutorial coming up?
Pablo Fernández
13 years ago
Hi! I know it's a little late to post, but still wanted to show my work. I hope you like. Thanks for the challenge.
See you next time
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/33455321/Matte_Painting_1920x1080_by_Pablo_Fernandez.jpg
P.S. And remember: "Un gran poder, conlleva una gran responsabilidad..."
13 years ago
Fantastic work.
Pablo Fernández
13 years ago
Thank you very much
Nice showreel!
13 years ago
Nice job!
Pablo Fernández
13 years ago
Thanks Nice job on yours too!
13 years ago
Gah, I'm late. I hope you have had weekend off so I'm still in
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3561316/Matte_Painting_Otto_Lindqvist.jpg

Great work you guys have here!
plavimodrec
13 years ago
I had such big plans for this, but than I didn't have the time. It's sloppy work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsrBKu9YHYA&feature=youtu.be
13 years ago
When are you going to show the results of the contest, Mr. Kramer? We are all eager!
13 years ago
Here is my entry:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21969118/Matte_Painting_by_Eric_Burnett.png

Thank you very much for holding this challenge! It really brings the community together.
lustrator
13 years ago
hey wassup andrew! check out my entry for your matte paintin competition

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150985715294105&set=a.73115084104.64776.632744104&type=1&theater
13 years ago
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80493525@N04/7377423792/in/photostream Greetings Sam & Andrew... I'll be waiting for another challenge, and i'll be better in future.
jay27flow
13 years ago
This is my final result: https://vimeo.com/44134448
And some still images :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80206497@N06/7183020859/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80206497@N06/7376843794/in/photostream/
There are 2 old version, those took 3 hours, and 2 advanced versions, they took 30 hours (including the animation). One of these versions are a simplier one, the second is more alien look like.
13 years ago
here´s mine http://felipecevallosart.deviantart.com/#/d53p2tc
FELIPE CEVALLOS
13 years ago
http://vimeo.com/39425218 inspirational matte painting, love this work, hope you enjoy
13 years ago
Hey Andrew. Not sure if the moderator will post my entry in time. Just in case, this is my entry.

http://bit.ly/LgIHG7
https://vimeo.com/44117345
13 years ago
Here is my, with 3d model spaceship i made : http://rafaelcoelho3d.com.br/galeria/vc/vc-mattepainting-coelho.jpg
13 years ago
Not expecting this to win. In fact it shouldn't even be entered, but don't have enough time in my day to make it look good. I've seen alot of half arsed attempts posted, figured i may as well put mine up. The Team at video Co-pilot are awesome. Keep up the good work guys
13 years ago
cool), Andrew, we are Russian, we love your products!
13 years ago
Hey Andrew!

My entry for the matte paint contest.
To compete, I just post the url?
Or do I need to upload it somewhere?

http://www.getdesigned.nl/images/vc_matte_painting_jvdh.jpg

(great idea to start with contests)
Hello,
Here are my entries :

It comes from the East :
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/62927573/ItComesFromTheEast.jpg

SuperNova :
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/62927573/SuperNovaA.jpg

Thank you for everything VC do
13 years ago
Just saw this today. Not enough time to finish. Here's what I managed.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mt87/7188769731/in/photostream
the latest designs and thanks for viewing
13 years ago
Here's mine:
http://shamusjohnson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Matte_Painting.jpg
Any Suggestions?
13 years ago
I see your for-ground elements are out of focus but then the far away is sharply in focus. My eye tells me there should be a slight blur (subtle) out of focus effect on those far away objects. Other than that I think you did a great job seamlessly joining all the art together.
My last design I hope you like
13 years ago
Here is my submittal to the contest.

http://www.fexstudios.com/uploads/vc/Matte_Painting.jpg

(All photos used in this are mine, and if you need access to the ps file, I can send it to you. Thank you for all your work to teach us.)
brett goodwin
13 years ago
second draft http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/4305/mattepainting14.jpg
Ivan
13 years ago
www.gugl.hr/matte2.jpg
Artist
13 years ago
Next challenge... create a matte painting completely out of lens flares.
13 years ago
Here is my entry !!
Tanks Andrew, for the tuts !!

http://hercar.deviantart.com/art/matte-painting-308153965
Luccccino
13 years ago
guys, use your brain, how would he use a matte painting that already has depth of field, optical flares and all that stuff baked in??
RAJ
13 years ago
Hi sir, i am ur big fan, i have seen all your tutorials and like them so much.
sir i have a little request,i am able to understand ur tutorial due to ur basic tutorials ,can please give some basics of 3Ds MAX pleeeeeese sir.


here is my matte painting work sorry for bad camera quality but this is what i have :- http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=403665186350627&set=a.334233359960477.100391.100001214470009&type=1&theater
Bruce
13 years ago
Here is my entry for the challenge


http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8895/spacemattepainting.jpg
vivek kukreti
13 years ago
here in my work
http://s16.postimage.org/50x8jtfxx/Matte_Painting.jpg

thanks
13 years ago
like baby like
13 years ago
This looks a lot like Prometheus! inspired much? also check out the trailer for our upcoming Scifi thriller EVERYWHEN, Shot on RED ONE! just click the link in my name and enjoy it!
y otro diseño espero les guste y gracias andrew por inspirarnos a usar la creatividad
este es otro diseño
13 years ago
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/577020_3475024918461_88394840_n.jpg
Andy Wolf Kirikou
13 years ago
Hi Matt,
Greetings from Ghana,i think the red moon or the sun should add up to the color correction...when the sun is going down it affects the sky and the lands in reality...good work done...
Bravesurf
13 years ago
Cool idea, but who came up with that composition?
Giannis
13 years ago
Oh i forgot! Greeting from Greece!
Andy wolf Kirikou
13 years ago
Awesome Kramer, Greetings from Ghana
thanks for the challenge n your tuts.
here is the link to my work....critics are welcome.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.101267333217609.2860.100000030297123&type=3#!/photo.php?fbid=445550405455965&set=a.101267333217609.2860.100000030297123&type=3&theater
13 years ago
You said critics are welcome, and I never want to be harsh, but just help people out. I would work on your edges between the horizon and the mountains. Put something there to obscure it maybe? And the spaceship hovering over the scene is just, there. But I love the sky replacement! Excellent work! My submission is posted just below yours (Matt Goff) take a look and tell me what you think! I'd love to hear what I did well/what I need to work on.
Andy Wolf Kirikou
13 years ago
thanks Matt....i appreciate it........
13 years ago
im just a fortunate man, dreaming to be a designer, and thanks to video copilot because of your tutorials, you really save my life.
don't judge my artwork. I know you guys are really good motionographers and compositors, im just participating in andrew's blog - heres my matte painting.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=458304667515520&set=a.402651323080855.99881.216780888334567&type=1
Grant
13 years ago
some light imperfections but anyway, here the 720p version. http://grantex.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/matte_painting.jpg
13 years ago
Heres my after photo for the contest hope you like it. Facebook wouldn't let me upload the high res still so if anybody wants a copy just email me or leave a comment. emurzello@hotmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151811735205472&set=a.10151811735020472.864739.825140471&type=1&theater
patrick
13 years ago
Well done mate definately my favourite of the lot.
its just right,perspective,colour,9.5/10
13 years ago
Here is my reply to AK's challenge.
https://vimeo.com/43778405
It was really fun to do (about 2 hours with rendering and so).
I would like to participated on more challenges.
Thanks for chance AK!
José Landy
13 years ago
Sorry,
the correct link is this one....
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3749662814668.2153767.1069274272&type=3&l=5ecc6ff18f
José Landy
13 years ago
Hey What's up Andrew!
Here is my humble contribution for the challenge. I hope you like it.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3749662814668.2153767.1069274272&type=3

Note that Sam is running try to reach his truck(white small rectangle), thats far far way from him in the base of the left mountain.....funny!

By the way, we cam send more than one ideia?


best regards from Brazil
13 years ago
http://hooseindesign.tk/old.jpg
video-effects.ir
13 years ago
With all due respect, that looks great! Just try to soften up your edges against the mountain and the sky ect. Its something we all need to work on.
13 years ago
Hi Andrew,

I did a very quick sample here :
http://www.ardeshir-alemi.com/himself/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/andrew-kramer.jpg

Cheers,
Ardi
13 years ago
hey ! what's up man?
here is my entry for matte painting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO8EU8DhGx4&listLD2CB9BF7703DD91E&index=9&feature=plcp
hoppe you'll like it !
13 years ago
oups, i didn't read all, i posted another entry (the right one now )
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150943747999277&set=a.166559969276.113451.662379276&type=1
hope you'll like it !
Oleh Leon
13 years ago
Tutorial please!!!thank you.
13 years ago
i really like the idea. so this one is my entry. i hope you enjoy.

http://higher-lyrics.de/matteCosmic.jpg
13 years ago
i left it really dark toned because i thought when there are optical flares inserted in the post it could fit perfect
13 years ago
Hey watch this video!
ORB TEXT CREATER FREE PROJECT!
13 years ago
Here's my entry, I kept things simple and tried to recycle the original sky. Maybe it lacks a spaceship wreck in the crater or some vegetation in the foreground, but the scenery like this is more eloquent to me. Hope you'll enjoy.


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b195/sylshirin/Matte_Paintingcopy.jpg
Ilya
13 years ago
Hey, the is my work. I am a beginner, so dont judge me too strict.
Thanks to Andrew, for all his work, and all tutorials, and time that he has spent on us))
Greetings from Ukraine)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7241/7352473876_35683ab9dc_h.jpg
OlympiaLogger
13 years ago
Where is that?
Sammy does get around, doesn't he!
eric
13 years ago
no news ? element 3d when ??!
13 years ago
Hummm... Isn't there a little problem with the wheel trace on the ground...?
They seem to come out from the laying stones.
And Sam's helmett is funny, yes
Sandeman
Dave Starr
13 years ago
please Andrew... may i know what gfx card do you use with After Effects ???
PLEASE LET ME KNOW !
13 years ago
Hey Andrew,
do you have a matte painter in your studio or you did those matte paintings yourself, because the look amazing. I amazed by all the great skills you have man!
Giovanni Peña
13 years ago
The Matte Painting

https://twitter.com/giodashorts/status/210898877895802881/photo/1/large
13 years ago
BY FAR THEE BEST.
13 years ago
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80166592@N03/7349571500/in/photostream
Here is another one that i added, oh waite its the same hahaha
13 years ago
I tried to make it look nice please let me know what you guys think,
azamux
13 years ago
http://tinyurl.com/6rgop2a
This is the project I wish I was a part of!
3DKorath
13 years ago
Killer video it looks like a nerds fantasy. I saw a ton of video Copilot stuff in it!.
Ru486
13 years ago
I heard that this project was a bit of a legal battle between the producer and the band. But the producer won the right to complete due to his contracts he had in place. Always get your contracts signed. Still it's a killer video!
SKTFM
13 years ago
Great post, killer video! I dig it! Love the asari, but aren't they blue?
jeurahl
13 years ago
Love the moon shot at the beginning also the spaceships in the background look familiar.
azamux
13 years ago
Love it! Look's like a killer project to be a part of!
13 years ago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLlW3eYGXls&list=UUvtzzueOF6pCT6NO2YblBnA&index=0&feature=plcp
check out my new video guys, do leave a comment if any.
thank you.
brett goodwin
13 years ago
first draft http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8738/mattepainting11.jpg
13 years ago
Hey Andrew,
Check out my battle on another planet.
It uses 2D layers and a lot of the techniques you've taught us over the years...
Inspired by Dragon ball.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsr0XyvYlnA
Randall
13 years ago
Long time viewer first time poster. Andrew I really enjoy your site and willingness to share with this community.

Here's my matte painting submission:
https://www.box.com/s/71d4d93cc2b4a2b70227
13 years ago
Here is my attempt
13 years ago
Here is try number 2
Edward Gomez
13 years ago
https://www.box.com/files#/files/0/f/0/1/f_2386247610
what do you think
13 years ago
"Long Walk Back to Base" ... after nuclear winter, that is.
Kramerish CG
13 years ago
i wonder if Sam has to walk some steps towards the cam, how would the flat ground in the original shot match the inclined ground in matte painted one?! i mean, does Sam have to pretend walking up or down a ramp or what?!
thank Mr.Kramer.
Craig T
13 years ago
I would believe it would be filmed on green/blue screen wall and floor and the camera would just be placed at a distance and at an angle.
Leon
13 years ago
Here 's an idea. Matte painting + make own prop & design the effect for what its function is. The setting? 25 Years from now.
Hj
13 years ago
http://www.videohj.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7:set-extensions&catid=3:demo-articles&Itemid=15
I'm very happy with commet
hijazi
13 years ago
with all respect but that's just sky replacement...
13 years ago
that looks nice, great camera tracking too,
but the biggest thing I can point out is that the lighting for the set extension is different than your subject/original plate.

The lighting of your original plate is from right to left, and your set extension is from left to right (the sun is on the left..) hope that helps!
steve
13 years ago
not bad, you know! it is somehow Sam replacement, not bg matte painting!
Jason
13 years ago
That's amazing you totally changed the angle of the land very good!!
13 years ago
this was ...great Idea
13 years ago
First Matte Painting...Fun...But I'll stick to animation
Mark Sun
13 years ago
here is my entry AK!!

http://imageshack.us/f/221/mattepaintingaliensamr0g.jpg/

Just want to say thank you for all your hard work and dedication. I remember two years ago I couldn't even spell "compositing", but your enthusiasm and your love for your work had changed my life! Thanks again!
Pedro
13 years ago
Hey man, awesome work!! If you don?t mind me asking, how did you manage to make that light on the mountain ? How did you increase the exposure of only 1 side of it ? Thanks already in advance man!
ram kandel
13 years ago
synonyms of after effect...andrew is great!!
13 years ago
This is good. Got a better idea of the type of desolation you were looking for.
Lots of good stuff everyone! Keep 'em coming; another week to go.
13 years ago
Hello there!

Here's my version
http://www.sonicboom.ch/vc-mattepainting-final.jpg
Irfrandes0930
13 years ago
i just wait for Z-Depth tutorial ><
http://www.videocopilot.net/blog/2012/05/z-depth-compositing/
DrakenFX
13 years ago
if you check the Toturial " THE PORTAL " he have a little entry mini toturial of Z-Depth...just saying
James
13 years ago
I must have refreshed the site 100 times today hoping to see an ELEMENT 3D banner...I really need to get out more...
Tater-tot
13 years ago
Love it! I can't wait to see the film
13 years ago
Andrew what are you doing in these days? we do not see your new works...but we still waiting for your great works...
13 years ago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDKbK33oYDo

Jordan Liberato.
facebook.com/jordanlg3
twitter.com/jordanlg3
13 years ago
I figured you were going for desolate, so I decided to keep it simple and resist the urge to cram a bunch of stuff in there that might not work with your other shots.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/470509_4076164148015_45388042_o.jpg
13 years ago
Nice work. Simple is best, yes indeed.
heilong79
13 years ago
Very similar to mine, nice work
Tim Creed
13 years ago
Even though mine may have not been the best, it was fun competing with the others. Having competition made me a bit better. Thanks Andrew! http://timcreed.deviantart.com/#/d51t7fw
13 years ago
Thanks Andrew! This contest was a GREAT IDEA to bring the community togheter and put our asses to work! hahaha

Cheers!
13 years ago
June 15 its my birthday
Patrik
13 years ago
The floor is 3d rotate x axis?
Moriasi JJ
13 years ago
finally you decide to interact with us somehow, this is cool, looking forward to more of this
Rusty
13 years ago
Hi Andrew. I was very inspired by you and all you do is you're doing very well is good that your country has such a hero

P.S I saw the man as the image of Sam Loya and his twin link from me
Thallis
13 years ago
^ What Edy says . I like this idea and it would be with fun to take this to the forum also . I suggest that you make a new board on the forum, where we can make challenges for eachother , share project files and ideas , or something clever like that I just think it could be fun and give another aspect to the forum .
Anyways , will post my version of the challenge soon . Don't know if it have anything to do with matte paintings at all , kinda just got taken by the inspiration
Nice day to ya all
- Thallis
13 years ago
did you rotoscoped manually or did you used the auto-rotobrush?

because we don't see any greenscreen
Gurjote Sansoa
13 years ago
I dont Have a clue how to use photoshop soooo, I use after effects for the DMP instead. Is that a wise choice? OR is it better on photoshop
Bruno
13 years ago
Good work Andrew,Create this tutorial plis!
Farshad
13 years ago
Good as Always
thanks Andrew
Justin
13 years ago
CHALLENGE ME SIR KRAMER!!! Dueling you would be an honor!
Mayank
13 years ago
Good work Andrew sir, World is changing as u and your work to.....
this one is Futuresitic
Matte Painting
13 years ago
Hi there
what???s up guys
this is what I came up with

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79734595@N08/7301934184/

I made it quickly using PS and I restricted with the directions that Mr.Andrew gave
hop you like it....
Edy
13 years ago
You should make a contest to win the Element 3D....
13 years ago
If a french Challenges you Andrew , It's a problem ?
13 years ago
I was thinking, we cant use no light sources can we? I mean, since the final shot is a video. it might look crazy or something. anyway, I should definitely watch some matte painting tutorials, cause this is kinda a big deal to me. But great idea man
13 years ago
That's really cool Andrew. Do you plan on doing more of these types of challenges in the future?
13 years ago
I may challenge you to a duel...
Borghot
13 years ago
I hope it?s a lightsaber duel. Everything else is senseless.
Steve Thompson
13 years ago
A duel huh? OK, I'll be the 18 wheeler and you can be Dennis Weaver.
caxum
13 years ago
Steve, wow wonder how many of us will get that reference. very clever...
13 years ago
Would Spielberg dare to shot the remake?
And most important, would Andrew make the post?
Hijazi
13 years ago
From the Pictures I saw... The level is too damn low xD ... I believe this is the first and Last Challenge Andrew will
13 years ago
"Anything else would be uncivilized." - Old Magnavox dude OR General Kenobi
13 years ago
very very gooood Andrew Kramer
Orlando Torres
13 years ago
This will change the world!!!
Pranay Noel
13 years ago
Great! I like the idea!
Pranay Noel
13 years ago
By the way, Here is my entry for the matte painting challenge.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=386067148117126&set=a.200705076653335.51757.197386100318566&type=1&theater
Led
13 years ago
I love your work too, great skill!
13 years ago
Hi, if you guys like some of my work, be sure the check out my YouTube channel, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! http://www.youtube.com/user/ChizelProductions/videos
13 years ago
Yes Noel, u r so talented!
13 years ago
I know it is way late but I just saw this thread on monday.
Here is mine...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10100411456425428

Break Down
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10100411474484238&set=vb.60716472&type=2&permPage=1