Chris Evans working his magic
Before computer-generated graphics were used in film, franchises such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones used what was referred to as matte paintings. Usually constructed of large plexiglass panels painstakingly painted with oils, they were artificial sets that took some of the finest artists in the business to produce. Chris Evans, Mike Pangrazio and Ralph McQuarrie are esteemed examples.
Today, that kind of work is obsolete. This article takes a look back at the practice. A wealth of spectacular images and bios of the artists make for an interesting read.
Mike Pangrazio at work