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Please identify an era/century/approximate historic period.
Heritage Crafts uses a system of four categories of risk to assess the viability of heritage crafts. A heritage craft is considered to be viable if there are sufficient craftspeople to transmit the craft skills to the next generation. For more information on definitions see http://heritagecrafts.org.uk/redlist/categories-of-risk/
People earning their main craft income from this craft (selling, commissions, conservation/ restoration and/or teaching).
People practicing this craft commercially (selling, commissions, conservation/restoration and/or teaching) but as less than half of their income.
People acquiring skills in order to become a professional in this craft, they probably have to work under supervision even if they are earning money while training.
People whose knowledge and ability is at a level of the most skilled practitioners of this craft.
People who do not intend to practice this craft professionally or at the highest level.
Training and recruitment issues: There are capacity issues with training – it difficult to find the time and resources to train someone within a small business.
There will be training opportunities in digital matte painting but not in the traditional side
Market issues: It had almost fallen out of use but is seeing an increase as film makers are becoming more interested in traditional techniques. Most matte painting is now done digitally
It is a much more accessible route into matte painting than digital and appeals to those that are creative and want to be more ‘hands on’.
Supply of raw materials, allied materials and tools: Some film equipment is becoming obsolete but there is no issue with the painting materials
Ageing workforce: The current workforce is getting older, but there is an increase in young people who are interested in learning the old techniques.
Lack of awareness of the craft: There is a general lack of awareness that the craft is still a viable tool in visual effects. Many people now assume that all visual effects are done digitally.
e.g. lack of qualifications, funding for training etc.
If yes, please describe the issues below
e.g. lack of demand for products/skills etc.
Tick the box if there are difficulties with the supply of raw materials, allied materials or tools
i.e. issues around running any small business, not just crafts
Is the main workforce made up of people who are approaching retirement age?
e.g. legal restrictions on materials, health and safety etc.
e.g. Brexit, Covid-19, conflict
Please describe any other issues
Please describe any UK projects or schemes
Please list any known practitioners of this craft — add a row item for each person or business and complete the fields to the best of your knowledge. To get started click the `Add practitioner` button below.
It may include when and where the craft developed, how it has changed over time, etc.
e.g. festivals, religious celebrations, agricultural practices, music, dance etc.
e.g. religious, ethnic, social class. Please give an overview of the techniques involved in the craft.
This may involve different materials, techniques, styles or finished products.
e.g. books, websites etc.
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