Movie Magic(1994)
Documentary
First Air Date: 1994-06-24
Average Runtime: 30m
Rating: 8.5
Votes: 2
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 70
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.
Keywords
educationalfilmmakingdocumentary
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 18E01
Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
Air Date: 1994-06-24
Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
E02
Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
Air Date: 1994-07-01
How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.
E03
Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
Air Date: 1994-07-08
Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
E04
Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
Air Date: 1994-07-15
Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
E05
Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
Air Date: 1994-07-22
Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.
E06
Ride Films: Riding the Movies
Air Date: 1994-07-29
Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.
E07
Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
Air Date: 1994-08-05
Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.
E08
Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
Air Date: 1994-08-12
How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Va...
E09
Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
Air Date: 1994-08-19
Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Po...
E10
Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
Air Date: 1994-08-26
The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
E11
Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
Air Date: 1994-09-02
How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
E12
Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
Air Date: 1994-09-09
How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.
E13
Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
Air Date: 1994-09-16
How weather is created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 Clint Eastwood film, In the Line of Fire, and the 1994 C...
E14
Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
Air Date: 1994-09-23
Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.
E15
Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
Air Date: 1994-09-30
No episode overview available.
E16
Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
Air Date: 1994-10-07
How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.
E17
Weapons: Hits and Misses
Air Date: 1994-10-14
How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demoliti...
E18
Physical Effects: Causes and Effects
Air Date: 1994-10-21
How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.
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