Digital matte painter

What does a Matte painter do?

• Works closely with the Film Art Director
• Develops concept art for approval
• Creates digitally painted landscapes, sets, or locations
•  Creates 2D and 3D images

Skills needed...

• Artistic abilities in drawing, sculpting and painting 
• Computer skills (Photoshop, 3D software)
• Rendering skills
• Ability to visualize a conceptual design
• Teamwork abilities

To become a matte painter...

• Graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Start as a concept studio artist
• Master skills in Photoshop, Coral Painter and  Illustrator
• Master skills in 3D software programs 

Mathieu Raynault

Mathieu Raynault

• Canadian born matte painter for 20 years
• Graduated with a Bachelors in Architecture Design
• Films include: Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, Star Wars
• Has won 5 Academy Awards for his work

A digital matte painter works in a very high tech computer environment.

Digital Matte Painter Salary

• The salary range is $63,336 to $135,000
• The beginning salary is $63,336
• The average salary is $109,995
• The median range salary is $119,995

Professional organizations

• The Society for Imaging Science and Technology
• AIGA, The Professional Association for Design
• Society for Experiential Graphic Design 
• National Association of Photoshop Professionals
• Graphic Artists Guild 

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