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2026

A Tribute To Irmin Roberts
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A Tribute to Irmin Roberts

A heartfelt salute to Irmin Roberts whose matte artistry shaped cinematic wonder through invisible craft and timeless imagination inspiring generations of filmmakers and fans alike…

28th August 2026
A Matter Of Perspective
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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
Ellenshaw Goes All Out
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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

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Q: What kinds of skills and talents does it take to be a conceptual artist?

A: Doug Chiang
– Conceptual designers need to be good artists. Our job is communication through art. The backgrounds of each artist in the art department are often as varied as our skills. Some are wonderful creature creators, like Terryl Whitlatch, and others like Iain McCaig excel at costumes. But the common link that binds us all is the ability to draw well.

In addition, concept designers need to be world builders. We need to be architects, vehicle designers, costume and creature designers, all in one. Good designers have the ability to see the uncommon in common objects.

From Ask the Jedi Council Archives – 1999

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