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Matte Shot – a tribute to Golden Era & Traditional Special Effects
I’ve had a bit of a break, what with other things to do here and so forth, but I’m back with another of my giant, museum gallery scale blog posts of wonderful matte art from the hand made era, many of which you wouldn’t have seen before and a good number of which are shown here for the first time in high resolution BluRay matte shots. I’ve been amassing an enviable collection of terrific BluRay matte screen grabs since we last met and for the most part they are eye popping and I’m most certain you’ll approve. I just wish more older material would be released on high definition… so many films deserving of the format, and so few of what I’d term worthy titles that do indeed make it.
Shots from shows like SOUTH PACIFIC with it’s magnificent Bali-Hai mythical paradise look a million dollars now in high resolution as you’ll see later in this article, as do some of the old Universal ARABIAN NIGHTS shows, the big MGM Biblical epics and even little classics like MOST DANGEROUS GAME and WHITE ZOMBIE which also are included here for good measure. Several classic Albert Whitlock shows such as THE WIZ are finally demonstrated at their finest as well, though space issues sadly don’t permit me to upload every shot I’d like to! I’m often trying to dream up subject topics for intended blogs so as to make use of the many, many matte shots I have…
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A tribute to the artistry and ingenuity of traditional matte painters, this collection celebrates the hand‑crafted movie magic that once shaped cinema — from grand, epic vistas to invisible effects even seasoned viewers might miss. It’s designed for both casual fans and dedicated enthusiasts, offering a renewed appreciation for skills largely forgotten today. I’ve also reached deeper into the Matte Shot archives to bring even more of this remarkable work forward, and I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I do.
