The Gnomon Workshop is a provider of DVD-based professional training tutorials for artists in the entertainment industry. Training is provided on subjects including drawing, painting, modeling, texturing, effects and animations.
Matte painting includes the production of digitally created environments, using three-dimensional (3-D) drawing techniques. 3-D particle systems are used to design moving waterfalls and vegetation in a digital environment.
Matte painting includes a number of different techniques, such as 3-D modeling, texturing and lighting. Other techniques taught during the Gnomon Workshop courses include the use of photographic reference materials.