Syd Dutton

With a profound artistic foundation, Syd Dutton embarked on a nearly decade-long tenure in the matte department at Universal Studios, commencing in the late 1970s. During this period, he had the privilege of mastering the intricate technique of motion picture matte painting under the guidance of the esteemed resident matte artist, Albert Whitlock. As Whitlock transitioned into retirement in the mid-1980s, Dutton and his colleague, the accomplished visual effects cinematographer Bill Taylor, seized the opportunity to establish their own independent effects studio, Illusion Arts.