A Tribute to Matthew J.Yuricich
A heartfelt tribute to matte artist Matthew J Yuricich celebrating his remarkable craft, quiet influence, and the cinematic illusions he shaped across decades of Hollywood history…
4th June 2026
visual effects history
2026
Moby Dick – Mattes and Miniatures
Exploring the remarkable matte paintings and miniature effects that brought John Huston’s 1956 Moby Dick to life showcasing a golden era of handcrafted cinematic artistry…
2nd June 2026
The Epics – The Final Chapter
A final look at the remarkable matte artistry behind epic cinema celebrating lesser known films and the enduring work of Whitlock Ellenshaw and other visual effects masters…
30th May 2026
The Epics – Matte Shots – Part 11
Exploring the remarkable matte artistry behind Land of the Pharaohs highlighting Lou Litchtenfield’s sweeping ancient vistas and the enduring craftsmanship of classic Hollywood epics…
29th May 2026
The Epics – Matte Shots – Part 10
Exploring how Twentieth Century Fox revolutionised widescreen filmmaking in 1953 as CinemaScope and The Robe ushered in a new era of expansive matte artistry…
28th May 2026
The Epics – Matte Shots: Part 9
Exploring the impressive matte artistry of Alexander the Great showcasing sweeping ancient vistas and the meticulous Golden Era visual effects that shaped this 1956 historical epic…
27th May 2026
The Epics: Part 8
A look at the lavish Rank adaptation of Shaw’s play highlighting the ambitious production scale and the exquisite matte artistry of Walter Percy Day and Peter Ellenshaw…
26th May 2026
The Epics – HELEN OF TROY Matte Shots: Part 7
A look at the sweeping matte artistry of Helen of Troy showcasing vast ancient cityscapes and the meticulous visual effects craftsmanship behind Warner Bros’ grand 1956 epic…
25th May 2026
The Epics – Three Fox Films Matte Shots – Part 6
A curated look at three classic 20th Century Fox productions highlighting the studio’s elegant matte artistry and the meticulous craftsmanship of its mid‑century visual effects team…
23rd May 2026
The Epics – Ben Hur Matte Shots – Part 5
A detailed look at the remarkable matte paintings and miniatures that helped shape Ben‑Hur’s monumental scale showcasing MGM’s Golden Era craftsmanship at its peak…
22nd May 2026
The Epics – The Agony and the Ecstacy Matte Shots – Part 4
A look at L.B. Abbott’s exceptional matte work for The Agony and the Ecstasy showcasing the film’s grand Renaissance vistas and meticulous 20th Century Fox craftsmanship…
28th April 2026
The Epics… The Greatest Story Ever Told Matte Shots – Part 3
A look at the sweeping matte artistry of The Greatest Story Ever Told highlighting the epic vistas and meticulous craftsmanship behind George Stevens’ monumental Biblical production…
27th April 2026
The Epics…QUO VADIS Matte Shots – Part 2
A showcase of the impressive matte artistry behind Quo Vadis highlighting the grand Roman vistas and meticulous craftsmanship that defined MGM’s monumental Biblical epic…
26th April 2026
The Epics… King of Kings Matte Shots – Part 1
A look at the majestic matte paintings of King of Kings showcasing the epic scale and Golden Era artistry that defined Hollywood’s grand Biblical spectacles…
25th April 2026
A Scrapbook of Memorable Matte Moments
A curated celebration of Albert Whitlock’s finest matte paintings, showcasing the invisible artistry and Golden Era craftsmanship that shaped some of Hollywood’s most memorable cinematic moments…
24th April 2026
Joan of Arc
Explore the remarkable matte paintings and Golden Era visual artistry behind RKO’s 1948 Joan of Arc, showcasing the film’s stunning craftsmanship and historical cinematic scale…
21st April 2026
Cosgrove’s Technicolor Wonderland
A vivid look at Jack Cosgrove’s pioneering Technicolor matte paintings, showcasing the artistry and innovation that shaped Selznick’s productions and Hollywood’s Golden Age visual magic…
20th April 2026
Ray Caple – A Photo Tribute
A heartfelt tribute to Ray Caple, celebrating his remarkable contribution to Britain’s Golden Era of matte painting and the invisible artistry behind classic cinematic worlds…
19th April 2026
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part Twelve
Exploring rare and unseen matte paintings and classic film effects in another deep dive celebrating the artistry and movie‑magic craftsmanship of Hollywood’s traditional Golden Era…
6th April 2026
The Art of the MGM Matte
A celebration of MGM’s Golden Era matte artistry, showcasing Warren Newcombe’s exquisite painted illusions and the groundbreaking optical craftsmanship that defined the studio’s 1940s visual style…
3rd April 2026
A Photo Tribute to Russell Lawson
A heartfelt photographic tribute to Russell Lawson, honouring his overlooked contributions to Golden Era matte artistry and the invisible craft that shaped classic Hollywood cinema…
31st March 2026
A Salute to Versitility and Ingenuity
A heartfelt tribute to Warner Bros’ New Zealand era, celebrating the versatility and ingenuity of Golden Age matte artists and the invisible craftsmanship behind classic cinema…
30th March 2026
Meddings Magic Miniatures
A nostalgic dive into the artistry of Meddings’ miniature work, celebrating the craftsmanship that powered Gerry Anderson classics and defined an era of practical sci‑fi spectacle…
26th March 2026
Frank Capra Captures the Essence of Shangri-la
Capra’s Lost Horizon conjures a serene, dreamlike Shangri‑La through bold production design and pioneering matte artistry that helped define Hollywood’s Golden Age vision of paradise…
25th March 2026
The Supercalifragulous Visual Effects of a Disney Favourite
A joyous dive into the handcrafted wizardry behind Disney’s classic, where ingenious effects, matte magic, and playful trick photography combine to make every whimsical moment feel truly enchanted…
23rd March 2026
Jan Domela – An Intimate Portrait
A warm, revealing look at Jan Domela’s artistry, tracing his journey from painter to Paramount matte pioneer whose quiet innovations shaped Hollywood’s golden visual imagination…
20th March 2026
A tribute to Jack Cosgrove
A respectful look at Jack Cosgrove’s pioneering matte artistry tracing his early GWTW contributions and the enduring visual craftsmanship that defined Hollywood’s Golden Age illusions…
13th March 2026
