Advanced Matte Painting by Steven Cormann

Steven Cormann’s Advanced Matte Painting workshop is the one you’ve been waiting for. He walks you through his entire process for creating professional digital matte paintings (DMPs) used in film, TV, and games. If you’re stuck getting that last 10% out of your images and want your work to land like the pros, this is it.

🎯 What you’ll learn

• Professional DMP workflow from start to finish
• Techniques to push image quality and realism
• How to blend photography and digital painting seamlessly
• Insights into creating cinematic, portfolio-ready shots

✅ Requirements

• Skills: Intermediate knowledge of Photoshop and digital painting
• Tools: Photoshop, drawing tablet
• Hardware: Minimum 16GB RAM, dedicated GPU

📝 Description

This isn’t your typical matte painting tutorial. Steven Cormann gets into the nitty-gritty of what makes a DMP stand out. He covers everything from photobashing and composition to color grading and atmosphere. The focus is on that final 10%—the polish that separates amateur work from professional shots.

You’ll learn how to blend stock photography with your own digital painting, create believable lighting, and add depth that pulls the viewer in. Steven shares real-world insights from his work on major film and game projects, so you’re getting pipeline-tested techniques, not theory.

Note: Some textures and stock footage aren’t included, but links are provided to purchase them separately. You can also swap in similar assets you already have.

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

• Intermediate to advanced digital artists looking to level up their matte painting skills
• Artists aiming to break into the film, TV, or game industry
• Anyone frustrated with their current image quality and wanting pro-level results

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

Steven Cormann is a veteran digital matte painter with years of experience working on high-profile projects in film, television, and games. He’s known for his ability to create stunning, photorealistic environments that stand up to scrutiny. His practical, no-fluff teaching style comes from real production pipelines.

🏁 Final Result

• A polished, cinematic digital matte painting ready for your portfolio
• A solid understanding of professional DMP workflow and techniques