[vfxblog]

Laurent Ben-Mimoun has contributed matte paintings and concept art to a host of Hollywood films including The Day After Tomorrow, Around the World in 80 Days, Peter Pan, The Two Towers, The Fellowship of the Ring, Pear Harbor, among many others over a 10 year career. In this interview with vfxblog, Ben-Mimoun focuses on his matte paintings for the opening shot in The Phantom of the Opera, which earned the artist two nominations at the 2005 VES Awards. Includes Quicktimes and large images.

http://www.vfxblog.com/articles/laurent ... index.html

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Great artist.
Too bad the quicktimes don't work.