Movie Magic
1994 · 5 seasons · 70 episodes · Ended · Discovery
Documentary
TMDB 8.5 · 2 votes
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
- S01E01Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors1994-06-2430m
Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
- S01E02Optical Effects: Optical Illusions1994-07-0130m
How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.
- S01E03Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation1994-07-0830m
Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
- S01E04Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts1994-07-1530m
Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
- S01E05Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder1994-07-2230m
Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.
- S01E06Ride Films: Riding the Movies1994-07-2930m
Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.
- S01E07Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious1994-08-0530m
Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.
- S01E08Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art1994-08-1230m
How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.
- S01E09Computer Animation: Electric Dreams1994-08-1930m
Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
- S01E10Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away1994-08-2630m
The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
- S01E11Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection1994-09-0230m
How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
- S01E12Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time1994-09-0930m
How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.
- S01E13Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm1994-09-1630m
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.
- S01E14Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers1994-09-2330m
Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.
- S01E15Sound Effects: Audio Awareness1994-09-3030m
- S01E16Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts1994-10-0730m
How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.
- S01E17Weapons: Hits and Misses1994-10-1430m
How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.
- S01E18Physical Effects: Causes and Effects1994-10-2130m
How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.
