Here’s the latest from the Archives of Matte Shot …
Hello there my fellow trick shot enthusiasts, and welcome back to another retrospective study of those wonderful ‘old school’ special photographic effects, matte paintings and miniatures that thrilled, dazzled and amazed us, and more often than not fooled us completely that seeing was indeed believing.
This edition of NZ Pete’s Matte Shot covers a broad and utterly fascinating cross section of films, genres, era’s and technical artists, with the certainty on my part that there will be at least a couple of film titles that many serious film fans may never have heard of, and so far as young-ish readers go, probably the entire selection discussed below being a complete and utter mystery and not in any way, shape or form on their collective ‘radar’! So sad, but true! 🙁
What with much of the world going through all manner of pandemic lockdowns, restricted movements and movie houses in many countries off limits, with the latest Hollywood releases delayed till next year in all probability, now is a good time to seek out some of these ‘old’ pictures that I write about here (and those in the ‘about me’ movie recommendations at the side panel of this blog) and watch so much cinematic greatness. You might be pleasantly surprised!…
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Matte Shot – a tribute to Golden Era & Traditional Special Effects is 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.
