The 10 best visual effects breakdowns of 2016
Watch our pick of the best movie, TV and commercials breakdown videos created in the past year.
Wednesday, January 4th, 2017
Matte Painting
Master digital painting for landscape illustration
Explore key Photoshop and Painter skills in Gnomon's free masterclass this Thursday. Watch free online.
Tuesday, November 8th, 2016
Get 600+ free panoramas of trees, clouds and mountains
Updated with 100 new images: Download Double Negative matte painter Jacek Pilarksi's ultra-hi-res photo references.
Tuesday, October 18th, 2016
VFX techniques: how to build a photorealistic 3D city
Past Rodeo FX environment lead Jeremy Boissinot breaks down his workflow on Jack the Giant Slayer.
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
Get an inside guide to the art of The Force Awakens
Star Wars matte painter Nick Hiatt shares his secrets at a free event at Gnomon's LA campus this Saturday. Watch free online.
Tuesday, July 5th, 2016
The Foundry releases Modo 902
Free update for registered users adds new camera matching and digital matte painting toolset.
Monday, December 14th, 2015
Gnomon ships Creating an Epic Matte Painting Shot
See the modern matte painting workflow from end to end in Game of Thrones veteran Igor Staritsin's seven-hour video.
Friday, October 23rd, 2015
How to create an undersea digital matte painting
Aaron Sims Company lead digital matte painter Didier Konings explains how he created this real production asset.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015
Download Thibault Houdon's free hi-res Clouds Pack
Get 115 free cloud photos, suitable for CG backplates or in matte work. Licensed for commercial use.
Monday, June 22nd, 2015
Visit Gnomon's 2015 Student Gallery Show for free
See the best work from students at the top CG school at Hollywood's Gnomon Gallery from 31 January.
Tuesday, January 20th, 2015
Expert advice: environment artist Jeremy Boissinot
Rodeo FX's former environment lead on movies like Edge of Tomorrow discusses his workflow, and reveals his career tips.
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014
Matte Painting Techniques for Concept Design ships
Francesco Corvino's five-hour masterclass sets out better ways to create photorealistic environments.
Friday, March 28th, 2014
NASA researcher turned matte artist Nathalie Mathé
The Fast & Furious 6 veteran tells us how a chance meeting with Ralph McQuarrie led to a career in VFX.
Wednesday, March 26th, 2014