To jaded movie goers of a certain age, Hollywood backdrops induced eye rolls and snickers. As painted scenery rolled by outside a moving car or an eerily still vista floated behind an actor, viewers ...

The painted movie backdrop is a dying art, obviated by the rise of the green screen. But there’s still something enchanting about those old Hollywood matte paintings; they lent a theatrical tone and ...

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A peek inside the making of the 50 Over 50—and how one artistic lister helped make possible the visuals for the 2022 edition. As Forbes’ director of photography, each year I scan the upcoming ...

A new book shows how the often-maligned Hollywood backdrop is an art form worthy of reconsideration To jaded movie goers of a certain age, Hollywood backdrops induced eye rolls and snickers. As ...