Band of Brothers Matte Painting
‣ OVERVIEW
This project focused on creating a detailed matte painting inspired by Band of Brothers, blending multiple 2D images and video footage into a seamless 3D environment. I wanted to capture the gritty, cinematic feel of the series while building a scene that felt fully immersive and cohesive.
‣ OBJECTIVE
The goal was to merge a variety of visual elements into one believable, emotionally charged environment that could live inside the world of Band of Brothers. A big challenge for this piece was making sure every element—from sky to ground—felt naturally integrated through careful color correction and composition, without anything standing out as separate or artificial.
‣ PROCESS
I started by gathering a range of photos and video clips that matched the tone and setting I wanted to recreate. After selecting the right assets, I used color correction techniques to match lighting, contrast, and color temperature across all elements, making sure they blended into one unified scene. I layered the images in a way that created depth, using slight motion and parallax effects to simulate a 3D environment while still working within a 2D space. Throughout the process, I focused on subtle details like atmospheric haze and texture overlays to make the final composition feel grounded, cinematic, and true to the world of the series.
‣ RESULT
The final matte painting is a rich, cohesive scene that successfully combines 2D and 3D techniques. It shows my ability to merge technical skills with storytelling, creating an environment that feels both visually striking and emotionally connected to its source material.
‣ TOOLS USED
Illustrator, Photoshop