SPECIAL EFFECTS: An Introduction to MOVIE MAGIC By Ron Miller (2006, Lerner)


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SPECIAL EFFECTS: AN INTRODUCTION TO MOVIE MAGIC

AUTHOR: RON MILLER

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group


Copyright: 2006

Pages: 128

"Product Information: This book looks at the history of the special effects industry from silent films to the use of current technologies, providing insight into how various special effects are created and used."

There are amazing photographs of transformations taking place in well-known movies, plus how the scenery comes to life!

CONTENTS: PART 1 THE HISTORY OF SPECIAL EFFECTS Chapter 1 The Magic Lantern Chapter 2 The Archaeology of Special Effects Chapter 3 The Digital Revolution PART 2 HOW IT'S DONE Chapter 4 Mechanical Effects Chapter 5 Miniatures Chapter 6 Stop-Motion Animation Chapter 7 Matte Art Chapter 8 Optical Effects Chapter 9 Makeup Effects Chapter 10 Digital Effects Academy Awards for Special Effects Glossary Further Reading Index

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