Includes CD-ROM.
Since the birth of cinema, filmmakers have created stunning special effects by combining still 'matte' paintings with live action film. Matte painting techniques were closely guarded secrets that never left the studio lot. In this unprecedented retrospective, Mark Cotta Vaz and Craig Barron reveal the history of a visual effect that has defined films as we know them - from 'Gone With The Wind' and 'Citizen Kane' to 'Star Wars' and 'Titanic'.
Lavishly illustrated, 'The Invisible Art' showcases the finest examples of now rare matte paintings and unveils a century's worth of fascinating stories, legendary personalities and cunning movie craft. Including a forward by George Lucas and a CD-ROM that brings to life these moving pictures, this volume is paced with exclusive interviews and a narrative that time travels from the first pioneering glass shots to the dawn of digital technology.
The definitive book for the consummate film fan, 'The Invisible Art' conjures a never before told story of film wizardry.
