Movie Magic
Movie Magic
Movie Magic
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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.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 1994-06-24
Runtime: 0h 30m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Neil Ross
Neil Ross
Narrator
Episodes - Season 1
Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
Episode 1
Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
Episode 2
How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.
Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
Episode 3
Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
Episode 4
Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
Episode 5
Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.
Ride Films: Riding the Movies
Ride Films: Riding the Movies
Episode 6
Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.
Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
Episode 7
Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.
Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
Episode 8
How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.
Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
Episode 9
Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
Episode 10
The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
Episode 11
How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
Episode 12
How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.
Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
Episode 13
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.
Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
Episode 14
Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.
Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
Episode 15
Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
Episode 16
How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.
Weapons: Hits and Misses
Weapons: Hits and Misses
Episode 17
How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.
Physical Effects: Causes and Effects
Physical Effects: Causes and Effects
Episode 18
How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.
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