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Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson is a digital illustrator with a BFA in Illustration and a background in traditional media. Now a freelance artist and consultant, he worked for years as an Art Director, Illustrator, and Animator at an ad agency in Sonoma County, CA. Dan is an Adobe Certified Instructor and teaches computer graphics at various Bay Area locations. As a digital artist, he is largely self-taught and is now sharing his experience and techniques gained through years of trial and error. He won the Guru award in Illustration at the 2007 PhotoshopWorld. He was also the spotlighted designer in the May/June 2008 issue of Layers magazine. Dan is currently serving as the team leader of the Digital Matte team at San Francisco-based Pixel Corps. You can see more of his work here.

Create a Surreal Matte Painting in Photoshop – Psd Premium Tutorial
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Create a Surreal Matte Painting in Photoshop – Psd Premium Tutorial

Today, we have another Psd Premium tutorial exclusively available to Premium members. If you want to take your matte painting skills to the next level, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. Learn more after the jump!

Basic Principles of Digital Matte Painting
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Basic Principles of Digital Matte Painting

Digital Matte Painting is a huge creative field that can add wonder and excitement to static film shots. Learn about digital matte painting principles, like set extension, camera mapping, as well as professional tips that matte painters employ.