Movie Magic

1994 - 1997

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

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

Episode 3

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

Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts

Episode 4

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

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

Episode 6

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

Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious

5th August 1994

Episode 7

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

Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art

12th August 1994

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

19th August 1994

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

26th August 1994

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

2nd September 1994

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

9th September 1994

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

16th September 1994

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

23rd September 1994

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

30th September 1994

Episode 15

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Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts

7th October 1994

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

14th October 1994

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

21st October 1994

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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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.

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