Mixed media, in visual art, refers to an artwork in
the making of which more than one medium has been employed.
When creating a painted or drawn work using mixed media it
is important to choose the layers carefully and allow enough
drying time between the layers to insure the final work will
have integrity. If many different media are used it is equally
important to choose a sturdy foundation upon which the different
layers are imposed. An old rule good to remember is "Fat
over lean." In other words, don't start with oil paints.
Plan to make them the final layer.
Mixed media can be integrated into video by using Final Cut
Pro 5. Through color keying and compositing, a multimedia
video can be created using different sources (i.e. painting,
digital photography, video art, drawing).
