Movie Magic

Season 1

1994 · 18 episodes · 9h 0m in all

Episodes

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   1. Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

   24 Jun 1994 · 30 min

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

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   2. Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

   1 Jul 1994 · 30 min

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

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   3. Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation

   8 Jul 1994 · 30 min

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

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   4. Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts

   15 Jul 1994 · 30 min

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

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   5. Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder

   22 Jul 1994 · 30 min

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

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   6. Ride Films: Riding the Movies

   29 Jul 1994 · 30 min

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

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   7. Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious

   5 Aug 1994 · 30 min

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

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   8. Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art

   12 Aug 1994 · 30 min

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

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   9. Computer Animation: Electric Dreams

   19 Aug 1994 · 30 min

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

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    10. Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away

    26 Aug 1994 · 30 min

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

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    11. Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection

    2 Sept 1994 · 30 min

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

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    12. Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time

    9 Sept 1994 · 30 min

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

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    13. Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm

    16 Sept 1994 · 30 min

    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.

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    14. Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers

    23 Sept 1994 · 30 min

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

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    15. Sound Effects: Audio Awareness

    30 Sept 1994 · 30 min

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    16. Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts

    7 Oct 1994 · 30 min

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

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    17. Weapons: Hits and Misses

    14 Oct 1994 · 30 min

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

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    18. Physical Effects: Causes and Effects

    21 Oct 1994 · 30 min

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