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Movie Magic
Movie Magic

Movie Magic

★ 8.5•1994•5 Seasons•ANIME
Documentary

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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Top Cast

Neil Ross

Neil Ross

Narrator

Episodes

Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

1. Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

30m

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

Aired: 6/24/1994
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2. Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

30m

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

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Aired: 7/1/1994
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3. Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation

30m

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

Aired: 7/8/1994
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4. Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts

30m

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

Aired: 7/15/1994
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5. Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder

30m

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

Aired: 7/22/1994
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6. Ride Films: Riding the Movies

30m

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

Aired: 7/29/1994
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7. Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious

30m

Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.

Aired: 8/5/1994
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8. Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art

30m

How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.

Aired: 8/12/1994
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9. Computer Animation: Electric Dreams

30m

Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.

Aired: 8/19/1994
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10. Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away

30m

The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.

Aired: 8/26/1994
Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection

11. Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection

30m

How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Aired: 9/2/1994
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12. Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time

30m

How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.

Aired: 9/9/1994
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13. Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm

30m

How 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.

Aired: 9/16/1994
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14. Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers

30m

Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.

Aired: 9/23/1994
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15. Sound Effects: Audio Awareness

30m

No overview available.

Aired: 9/30/1994
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16. Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts

30m

How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.

Aired: 10/7/1994
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17. Weapons: Hits and Misses

30m

How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.

Aired: 10/14/1994
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18. Physical Effects: Causes and Effects

30m

How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.

Aired: 10/21/1994