Matte World Digital

10/06/2022

The SIGGRAPH Technical Papers program is the premier international forum for disseminating new scholarly work in computer graphics and interactive techniques...

08/27/2012

As some of you may know, Matte World Digital has closed its doors after nearly 25 years. It truly was a good run and the kind messages we've been receiving all week are greatly appreciated. The site has some MWD history and a farewell message.

Matte World Digital has created invisible 2D and 3D environments for film, television and IMAX productions since 1988—visual effects shots so realistic, you might think they were ...

07/18/2012

Thursday, July 19th, Craig Barron and Ben Burtt will host the Academy program "THE SCIENCE OF MOVIE MAKING" for Turner Classic Movies, starting at 5:00pm (pacific time) and going all night on the TCM network.

TCM PRIMETIME - WHAT'S ON July 19th: THE SCIENCE OF MOVIE MAKING

Forbidden Planet (1956)
Gunga Din
Adventures of Robin Hood, The (1938)
Citizen Kane (1941)

Hosted by Ben Burtt & Craig Barron

03/05/2012

Congratulations to "Hugo" at the Oscars. Here are some shots MWD worked on, including the scene based on the historical Montparnasse Train Wreck.

Martin Scorsese's film about an orphan who meets Georges Melies takes place in 1930's Paris. Matte World was asked to assist with art direction on the environments, and our artists completed a number of finished shots.

02/22/2012

Matte World Digital makes the list ( #76).

I researched over 600 studios and gathered feedback from dozens of industry experts before deciding on the final hundred that made the cut.

12/05/2011

This Friday, The Academy presents "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Craig Barron and Ben Burtt will reveal photographic and sound-effects secrets of this classic holiday film. (Sold out, but there will be a standby line.)

Christmas is coming early this year with a double serving of the beloved 1946 holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life" this weekend.

10/18/2011

The Academy has posted videos for the Mysteries of the Krell program on this link. Ben Burtt demonstrates the Forbidden Planet sound lab on vintage equipment with original sounds. Craig Barron hosts a tour of miniatures, props and rare concept designs from the art department of MGM Studios. Pure historic entertainment.

A celebration of the technology behind “Forbidden Planet” featuring a screening and a three-week display highlighting the production methods used to create the sci-fi classic.

07/05/2011

Friendly reminder about upcoming July 16 screening. See you in SoCal.

A celebration of the technology behind “Forbidden Planet” featuring a screening and a three-week display highlighting the production methods used to create the sci-fi classic.

06/27/2011

Exhibit accompanying the screening. July 17-August 7 - Linwood Dunn Theater foyer.

The display will illustrate the complexity of the film’s production methods and will include the “id monster” concept art, miniatures used in the movie including the United Planets Cruiser C-57D flying saucer and Krell ventilator shaft miniature, a hand blaster, and one of the film’s most memorable

06/27/2011

Academy Science & Technology Council screening. Hosted by Craig Barron and Ben Burtt. Sat., July 16, 7 p.m. - Linwood Dunn Theater

A celebration of the technology behind “Forbidden Planet” featuring a screening and a three-week display highlighting the production methods used to create the sci-fi classic.

06/18/2011

Fun announcement, coming soon...

03/04/2011

Weissmuller is back again!

03/02/2011

In case you missed our last announcement: "Tarzan and His Mate" screens this Sunday, March 6th in San Rafael. Craig Barron and Ben Burtt host. Lots of behind-the-scenes visual and sound information, plus a really entertaining film.

In two unique presentations, Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor Craig Barron and Oscar-winning sound designer Ben Burtt explore some of the secrets behind the making of “Tarzan and His Mate”(1934) and “Tarzan Finds a Son!”(1939). Both programs include rare, behind-the-scenes photos reveali

02/22/2011

Craig Barron and Ben Burtt host two screenings of classic Tarzan films, March 6th and 13th, in San Rafael. "Tarzan and His Mate" (1934) and "Tarzan Finds a Son!" (1939). Hope you can join us as we explore the secrets of sound and visual effects in these highly entertaining films.

In two unique presentations, Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor Craig Barron and Oscar-winning sound designer Ben Burtt explore some of the secrets behind the making of “Tarzan and His Mate”(1934) and “Tarzan Finds a Son!”(1939). Both programs include rare, behind-the-scenes photos reveali

02/09/2011

Craig Barron and Ben Burtt will be hosting the Academy screening of *Hollywood & Vines: The Movie Magic of Tarzan* in the Bay Area in March (more details to come). For now, enjoy this still from "Tarzan and His Mate."

01/11/2011

The first twelve episodes of "Movie Magic" are embedded here, originally broadcast on The Discovery Channel, starting in 1994. Nostalgic, informative, entertaining.

When I was a kid, I use to love watching the Movie Magic television specials. It was like finding out how a magician created all his wonderful tricks. And

01/11/2011

Blast from the past: MWD is featured along with several matte-painting legends. See glass-painted mattes in action and even a train miniature and some stunt work for extra measure.

Season 1, Episode 8: Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art Original Air Date—1994 Special Thank You goes to SlugKiller Steve for taking his time to send me the Movie Magic episode here in which we're all enjoying!