Countermatte		Counter-matte
noun
Subject Field: Cinematography, Photography

The negative image of a particular matte, opaque where the matte is transparent. Kawin			See Also Matte Bibliography Index Home Conceptual tree
Context: If a print were made from it at this stage, it would show a replica of the scene, but with exposure held back in the shape of Superman. In fact, the picture of Superman is printed into this unexposed area, the blue background being held back by bi-packing it with a reverse mask - known as the countermatte. Field & Iles Attestation: 3 Contromaschera Reliability: 3