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The Invisible Art (Hardcover)

By: Mark Cotta Vaz (Author)

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Since the birth of cinema, movie-makers 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 movies 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 foreword by George Lucas and a CD-ROM that brings to life these moving pictures, this volume is packed 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 movie fan, "The Invisible Art" conjures a never-before-told story of film wizardry.

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