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 …
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Ep 11994-06-24
Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
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Ep 21994-07-01
Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return …
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Ep 31994-07-08
Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
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Ep 41994-07-15
Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
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Ep 51994-07-22
Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of …
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Ep 61994-07-29
Ride Films: Riding the Movies
Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star …
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Ep 71994-08-05
Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.
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Ep 81994-08-12
Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 …
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Ep 91994-08-19
Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 …
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Ep 101994-08-26
Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures …
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Ep 111994-09-02
Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, …
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Ep 121994-09-09
Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, …
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Ep 131994-09-16
Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
How weather is created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 Clint Eastwood film, …
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Ep 141994-09-23
Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls …
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Ep 151994-09-30
Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
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Ep 161994-10-07
Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen …
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Ep 171994-10-14
Weapons: Hits and Misses
How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester …
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Ep 181994-10-21
Physical Effects: Causes and Effects
How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 …
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First Air Date
1994-06-24
Last Air Date
1997-09-19
Status
Ended
Language
EN
Seasons
5
Total Episodes
70
Episode Runtime
30 min
Rating
8.5 / 10
Votes
2
Network
Discovery
Studio
GRB Entertainment, Glacier Point, Sequoia Entertainment Inc.