A Conversation With Matte Painter Mark Sullivan
A deep dive into Mark Sullivan’s remarkable matte painting legacy, exploring his artistry, techniques and stories from the final era of traditional visual effects craftsmanship…
21st August 2026
Matte Shot
2026
Was That A Matte Shot?
A lively dive into the sneaky artistry of invisible mattes, showcasing clever illusions that quietly transform ordinary shots into cinematic magic without anyone noticing…
20th August 2026
The Mightiest Wonder of the World
A dazzling celebration of spectacle and imagination, capturing the thrill, charm and larger‑than‑life energy that turns an extraordinary marvel into a timeless cinematic legend…
19th August 2026
A Matter of Perspective
A focused look at how subtle shifts in matte artistry reshape cinematic spaces, revealing clever craftsmanship, layered illusions and the quiet precision behind classic visual effects…
18th August 2026
Ray Harryhausen’s Fantastical Land’s
A celebration of Ray Harryhausen’s imaginative worlds blending stop motion artistry mythic storytelling and timeless cinematic magic that continues to inspire fantasy filmmaking across generations…
16th August 2026
Movie Magic and the Painted Sky
A sweeping look at how shifting skies and bold color palettes reshape cinematic landscapes with gentle artistry and a touch of atmospheric wonder…
24th July 2026
A Visual Effects Xanadu
A playful dive into the dazzling artistry behind classic matte shots where handcrafted illusions, bold creativity and old‑school movie magic shimmer with irresistible retro charm…
23rd July 2026
The Oscar nominated Visual Effects of TOBRUK
A rugged war epic where explosions bloom like angry fireworks, miniature work steals the spotlight, and every dusty frame reminds you practical effects once ruled the battlefield…
22nd July 2026
Island at the Top of the World
A daring expedition into the Arctic leads to lost civilizations, sky‑sailing adventures and unexpected dangers as a determined group searches for a missing explorer in a mythical northern realm…
21st July 2026
Ellenshaw Goes All Out
A richly detailed Matte Shots feature exploring Ellenshaw’s breathtaking craftsmanship, revealing ingenious techniques, rare production insights, and the sheer artistry behind his most iconic cinematic illusions…
20th July 2026
It Never Rains, But It Pours in Ranchipur
A deep dive into clever matte artistry showing how painted illusions expand Ranchipur’s chaos with crafty visual trickery that quietly steals the spotlight…
18th July 2026
Matthew Yuricich – In His Own Words
A vivid reflection from a legendary effects artist sharing candid memories, creative grit, and the unpredictable magic behind decades of cinematic illusion and industry evolution…
17th July 2026
Matte Art’s Last Individualist
A richly detailed tribute exploring Jim Danforth’s fiercely independent artistry revealing how his matte work and unrealised visions shaped a unique legacy within effects history…
15th July 2026
Mattes on the Move
Mattes on the Move explores clever transitions shifting backgrounds and playful compositing tricks as dynamic scene swaps create stylish momentum energetic visual flair and cheeky cinematic creativity…
14th July 2026
Green Dolphin Street
A short feature introducing Green Dolphin Street and directing readers to the full story while celebrating its classic drama roots and lasting cultural impact…
13th July 2026
Mattes Up Close – Part Three
A close examination of intricate matte work, revealing subtle artistry, restoration nuances, and detailed craftsmanship that highlight the enduring skill behind classic cinematic illusions…
11th July 2026
The Glass Art of Hammer Films
A gorgeous deep‑dive into Hammer’s glass matte artistry, revealing how painters expanded gothic worlds with handcrafted illusions that shaped the studio’s iconic cinematic identity…
10th July 2026
Matte Art and the Feminine Touch
Exploring the subtle feminine influence behind classic matte artistry, where delicate brushwork and bold imagination merged to build the grand movie worlds audiences still adore today…
9th July 2026
Summer Magic and Johnny Tremain
A compact look at Disney’s matte artistry in Summer Magic and Johnny Tremain highlighting subtle scenic enhancements and classic studio craftsmanship across two mid‑century productions…
8th July 2026
Creepy Castles & Menacing Mansions
Shadowy corridors, creaking staircases, and suspicious portraits combine into a delightful tour of cinematic doom, where every castle and mansion hides one more deliciously spooky surprise…
7th July 2026
Me Tarzan…You Jane
A thoughtful retrospective exploring the ingenious matte artistry and visual effects behind the classic Weissmuller–O’Sullivan Tarzan films revealing creativity technical daring and timeless cinematic craft…
6th July 2026
The Lion Roars Again
A reflective look at cinematic identity, The Lion Roars Again explores how iconic imagery and studio legacy continue shaping audience nostalgia and film history…
4th July 2026
Oscar Winning Expertise
A personal journey into the craft of Oscar‑level filmmaking beginning with a towering 70mm screening of Tora Tora Tora on Auckland’s legendary curved Cinerama screen…
3rd July 2026
A Salute to Shepperton Studios
A heartfelt tribute to Shepperton Studios celebrating its rich cinematic legacy, enduring craftsmanship and the British filmmaking spirit that shaped generations of unforgettable movies…
2nd July 2026
From Comic Strip to Matte Painted Wonderland
A vibrant dive into Dick Tracy’s bold comic‑strip aesthetic, celebrating its dazzling matte artistry, stylised production design, and the pulpy escapist charm that makes the film such a visual treat…
1st July 2026
Whitlock Retraces History
Revisits the artistry and techniques that shaped Albert Whitlocks matte painting legacy, tracing the evolution of visual effects craft across decades of Hollywood history…
30th June 2026
Walter Percy Day – The Master of the Matte
A concise look at Walter Percy Day’s pioneering matte artistry tracing his influence from silent‑era innovation to mid‑century visual effects craftsmanship across British and European cinema…
29th June 2026
A Salute
A warm tribute to Fred Sersen’s pioneering effects work at 20th Century Fox, revisiting classics like The Rains Came through a photographic celebration of old‑school movie magic that still dazzles today…
27th June 2026
The Art of the Painted Backing
A breezy wander through the unsung world of scenic backings, where future matte legends quietly honed their craft long before Hollywood realised how vital they truly were…
26th June 2026
The Artist at Work
A loving dive into rare behind‑the‑scenes matte‑painting moments capturing artists mid‑magic reminding us movie illusions are built by steady hands and glorious patience…
25th June 2026
