Guiness

Scene from the Scarecrow set for Guinness ads; with Rutger Hauer. A false perpective of model houses, trees and middle distance interplays with a full scale foreground of potted wheat to create a convincing panorama. Dramatic hyper realism is achieved with a combination of finely painted backcloths, accurate lighting and intellegent camera work.

Classical skills apply to digital and traditional scenic design. This scene of Venice was created by experienced scenic artists and film craftsmen.

Time-honoured craft in painting, drawing, model making and sculpture is vital for scenic artists in the film industry. Digital technology and classical skills combine on many of today's films: but true artistic flair determines success.

A digital artist or compositor in today's studios must have the ability to draw and paint photo-realistic scenes naturally.

The onset of digital technology in special effects and scenic design for film relies heavily on these classical skills.

Scenic artist and modeller: Chris Bradley.