Cory Bedwell
Cloud Tank Art (Series)
DESCRIPTION
My creative process involves building, submerging, and photographing miniature sets inside fish tanks.
With the aid of a syringe, I carefully inject a mixture of acrylic paint and water, resembling clouds, into the tank. Simultaneously, I trigger rapid-fire photography, capturing a multitude of images.
The final stage of my creative journey involves selecting the most captivating and intriguing photographs from the shoot. These images are merged using a paint program.
I utilize the Affinity Photo Paint program to clean and composite my chosen photos. Furthermore, I incorporate additional elements, such as birds, which are sourced from my collection of photographs and seamlessly blended within the paint program.
AUTHOR
Cory has 30 years of experience working in digital visual effects, almost exclusively for Hollywood produced feature films. During this time he has been engaged in multiple roles including matte painting, environments, lighting, animation, modeling, compositing, and look development.
He has had the pleasure of working on five VFX Oscar winning films: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King, as well as King Kong, and Avatar, and three VFX Oscar nominated films: Stuart Little, Hollowman, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
His true passion began in 2009 with his first matte painting. Since then, he has been transitioning into working predominantly as a matte painter, combining his artistic talents, strong lighting background, and technical skills. Bringing his expertise in these areas together within one medium has been truly rewarding.
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