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The Techniques of Dusso 2

Digital Matte Painting Fundamentals

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This DVD demonstrates the basic techniques of digital matte painting for visual effects in a production environment. Dusso combines elements of photography, simple 3D models and freehand painting techniques within Adobe Photoshop, merging the boundaries of realism with graphic illustration for stunning impact.

  • Exposure
  • Light Quality
  • Depth and Atmosphere
  • Integration and Painting Process
  • Directing the Viewer
  • Micro-composition
  • Image Complexity
  1. Introduction
  2. Elements
  3. Castle
  4. Painting
  5. Foreground
  6. Completing
  7. Credits

  • Product Code: YDU02
  • ISBN: 1-930878-92-3
  • UPC: 805366009335
  • Duration: 120 minutes
  • Formats: DVD-VIDEO

DVD-Video Information:

  • NTSC
  • All Regions

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  • Microsoft® Windows® Vista®
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Apple® Mac® OS X 10.2

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  • QuickTime Movie Player (Version 7.0 or higher)
  • Acrobat Reader (Version 5.0 or higher)

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  • Software Used:

  • Adobe
    Photoshop

Dusso

Lead Matte Painter
Industrial Light and Magic

Yanick Dusseault, a.k.a. DUSSO, graduated from the Illustration program at Sheridan College. For the past 14 years, and on many continents, he has been working in the visual effects industry including Academy Award winning productions such as What Dreams May Come and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He is currently working as a lead matte painter for ILM on the upcoming episode of the Star Wars saga.

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"These DVDs mark another opportunity for students to learn professional techniques from production artists. DUSSO's first DVD teaches the foundations of Digital Matte Painting, while his second DVD shows how to put those skills into practice in a production environment."

- Scott Robertson
Design Studio Press

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