Movie Magic

8.5(2)|1994-06-24|5 seasons, 70 episodes

Documentary

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.

Episodes

Season 1(18)Season 2(13)Season 3(13)Season 4(13)Season 5(13)

S1E1 · 1994-06-24 · 30m

Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

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

S1E2 · 1994-07-01 · 30m

Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

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

S1E3 · 1994-07-08 · 30m

Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation

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

S1E4 · 1994-07-15 · 30m

Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts

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

S1E5 · 1994-07-22 · 30m

Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder

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

S1E6 · 1994-07-29 · 30m

Ride Films: Riding the Movies

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

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Neil Ross

Narrator