mattes
Image blocking borders
Mattes is the plural of matte, with meanings depending on context.
In film and photography, mattes are masks used to block portions of an image, allowing composite shots: The special effects team painted mattes for the background scenery.
In manufacturing, mattes are crude metallic mixtures produced during smelting.
The word also pluralizes the adjective-turned-noun meaning surfaces without shine: The gallery displayed both glossy prints and mattes.
Tracing filmed motion frame-by-frame
- keyingInputting via buttons
- maskingConcealing by covering
- transparencyState of being see-through
- VFXDigital film effects
post-production · CGI · rendering · animation · multilayer
rotoscoping
Tracing filmed motion frame-by-frame
- keyingInputting via buttons
- maskingConcealing by covering
- transparencyState of being see-through
VFX · post-production · CGI · rendering · animation · multilayer
non-reflective
Not shiny or glossy
sheen · photography · print · varnish · lacquer · enamel · coating · spray · sealer · anti-glare
border
Outer edge or limit
archival · acid-free · cutout · overlay · presentation · gallery · exhibition
- matte blackNon-reflective dark finish
- matted hairTangled, compressed strands
- Matt Damon
- matte finishNon-reflective surface treatment
- matte lipstickNon-glossy lip cosmetic
- matte paintNon-glossy surface coating