Movie Magic
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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Trailer
Movie Magic intro (1994)
Cast
Seasons
1.Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
24-06-199430mProsthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
- Ep 2
2.Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
01-07-199430mHow optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.
- Ep 3
3.Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
08-07-199430mCreature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
- Ep 4
4.Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
15-07-199430mPyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
- Ep 5
5.Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
22-07-199430mForced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.
- Ep 6
6.Ride Films: Riding the Movies
29-07-199430mTheme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.
- Ep 7
7.Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
05-08-199430mSpecial effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.
- Ep 8
8.Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
12-08-199430mHow matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.
- Ep 9
9.Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
19-08-199430mComputer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
- Ep 10
10.Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
26-08-199430mThe history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
11.Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
02-09-199430mHow miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
- Ep 12
12.Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
09-09-199430mHow stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.
- Ep 13
13.Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
16-09-199430mHow 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.
- Ep 14
14.Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
23-09-199430mComputer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.
- Ep 15
15.Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
30-09-199430m - Ep 16
16.Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
07-10-199430mHow explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.
- Ep 17
17.Weapons: Hits and Misses
14-10-199430mHow weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.
- Ep 18
18.Physical Effects: Causes and Effects
21-10-199430mHow physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.
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