Overview
Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Details
Status
Ended
Network
Discovery
Type
Scripted
Original Language
EN
Creators
Gary R. BenzStephen RochaLise Romanoff
Production Countries
US
Spoken Languages
English
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Seasons
EP 1Creature Makeup: Masks and MirrorsEP 2Optical Effects: Optical IllusionsEP 3Creature Articulation: The Art of ImitationEP 4Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby BlastsEP 5Forced Perspective: Eye of the BeholderEP 6Ride Films: Riding the MoviesEP 7Action Miniatures: Fast and FuriousEP 8Matte Paintings: The Panoramic ArtEP 9Computer Animation: Electric DreamsEP 10Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and AwayEP 11Models and Miniatures: A Model of PerfectionEP 12Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a TimeEP 13Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the StormEP 14Digital Enhancement: Painting by NumbersEP 15Sound Effects: Audio AwarenessEP 16Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other BlastsEP 17Weapons: Hits and MissesEP 18Physical Effects: Causes and Effects