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Movie Magic
1994 · 5 seasons · 30m · ★ 8.5
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.
Start from S1E1 · Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
Official trailer
Episodes
E11. Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
1994 · 30m
Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
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2. Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
1994 · 30m
How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.
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3. Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
1994 · 30m
Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
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4. Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
1994 · 30m
Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
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5. Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
1994 · 30m
Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.
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6. Ride Films: Riding the Movies
1994 · 30m
Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.
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7. Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
1994 · 30m
Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.
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8. Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
1994 · 30m
How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.
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9. Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
1994 · 30m
Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
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10. Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
1994 · 30m
The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
E1111. Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
1994 · 30m
How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
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12. Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
1994 · 30m
How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.
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13. Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
1994 · 30m
How weather is created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 Clint Eastwood film, In the Line of Fire, and the 1994 Coen Brothers film, The Hudsucker Proxy.
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14. Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
1994 · 30m
Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.
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15. Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
1994 · 30m
No overview available.
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16. Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
1994 · 30m
How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.
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17. Weapons: Hits and Misses
1994 · 30m
How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.
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18. Physical Effects: Causes and Effects
1994 · 30m
How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.
Cast
Neil Ross
Narrator