Movie Magic (1994)
Documentary
Creator: Gary R. Benz
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.
Cast
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
Episode 1
Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
Episode 2
Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
Episode 3
Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
Episode 4
Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
Episode 5
Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
Episode 6
Ride Films: Riding the Movies
Episode 7
Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
Episode 8
Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
Episode 9
Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
Episode 10
Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
Episode 11
Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
Episode 12
Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
