Chinese Temples - Starno Outdoor Matte Painting Live!

As summer beckons with its vibrant energy, it's the perfect time to step outside and immerse ourselves in the great outdoors—this outdoor matte painting session serves as a celebration of just that! Created in 2015, this artwork was conceived as a promotional shot for www.starno.net, showcasing the talent and creative vision of our team. The scene encapsulates the essence of the season, blending the beauty of nature with the precision of digital artistry.

The matte painting itself, brought to life by the skillful hands of Frederic St-Arnaud, combines a rich array of natural elements with fantastical details, capturing the expansive beauty of an outdoor landscape. Frederic’s meticulous attention to detail and mastery of environmental storytelling resulted in a piece that feels both grounded in reality and enhanced by the magic of digital manipulation.

Behind the scenes, the magic didn’t stop there—Joseph Charette, our talented Nuke compositor, took the artwork to the next level by adding layers of complexity and depth to the composition. With expert compositing techniques, Joseph seamlessly integrated the matte painting into a dynamic, lifelike scene. Not only did he handle the technical aspects of compositing, but he also contributed creatively, designing a character that was integrated into the environment, further enhancing the visual narrative.

This project was more than just a promotional image—it was an exploration of how nature, digital painting, and compositing could merge into a cohesive, captivating scene. By pushing the boundaries of matte painting, this piece reflects the power of blending artistic vision with cutting-edge technology, creating a striking visual that speaks to the possibilities of both traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques.

The result is a work of art that feels both timeless and contemporary, embodying the spirit of summer while showcasing the innovative work done by the team at STARNO.net.