What device used in cinema was invented by one of Gérôme's students?
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Matte shot
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The Matte shot is a technique used in cinema. It was invented by one of Gérôme's students, Eugen Schüfftan. The matte shot is used to create the illusion of a larger set than is actually present. This is done by projecting a background image onto a screen behind the foreground action. The foreground action is then filmed in front of the screen.
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