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Compositing, keying & paint · Working

Matte

Also called: mask

ELI5

An image or mask defining which parts of a shot are visible, hidden or affected.

Used in conversation

“Can VFX show us the matte in the next review?”

Pitch context

Use this when a deck or treatment needs to describe the people, world, tone or audience promise precisely.

Why it matters: Explains image creation that extends beyond straightforward live-action photography.

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