Movie Magic

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  1. Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

  30m

  Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.

• 2. Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

  30m

  How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.

• 3. Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation

  30m

  Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.

• 4. Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts

  30m

  Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.

• 5. Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder

  30m

  Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.

• 6. Ride Films: Riding the Movies

  30m

  Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.

• 7. Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious

  30m

  Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.

• 8. Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art

  30m

  How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.

• 9. Computer Animation: Electric Dreams

  30m

  Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.

• 10. Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away

  30m

  The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.

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  11. Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection

  30m

  How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

• 12. Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time

  30m

  How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.

• 13. Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm

  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.

• 14. Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers

  30m

  Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.

• 15. Sound Effects: Audio Awareness

  30m

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• 16. Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts

  30m

  How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.

• 17. Weapons: Hits and Misses

  30m

  How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.

• 18. Physical Effects: Causes and Effects

  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