We
will be creating an mystic night scene with
rainy atmosphere. Few preprations are required
before u start. First baisc step is a concept
and where will be the matte paint used? Always
start with rough thumbnails. Bring down your
thoughts on paper. Scan it if needed.Try to
colour them roughly with simple patches of
colours considering the atmosphere you want.
Once you are happy with the result its time
to finalize!
Before
we start our final work we need to collect
refrences and high resolution images. Refrences
and image library is very important. Dont
just look for sources on the net but also
from books, photographs or click some good
snaps yourself.
This
the final matte. Before i start i normally
divide my page, if the matte has to be fully
generated on the computer. Normally horizon
line should be off center so that it dose
not divide the picture into 2 parts.
I
start colouring the water first with an airbrush
with an textured brush so that it gives me
no sharp edges. everything should be smooth.
Opacity of the brush is 50%. This gives me
overall idea of the placements.
Now
in a new layer above the water layer i start
adding details. some mountains foreground
mountains dark and background ones light.
some debris floating on thewater or some small
plants.
I
continue adding details with some more photographs
of rock and painting over for the desired
effect. Finally we get the basic layer of
the matte. now we need some depth and more
details! It's time for some rainy clouds.
