Special Effects The History and Technique

Name: Special Effects The History and Technique
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ISBN: 9780823084081

ISBN-10: 0823084086

ISBN-13: 9780823084081

Edition: N/A

Authors: Richard Rickitt, Ray Harryhausen

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Ever wondered how Harry Potter flew in that quidditch game? Ever puzzled over King Kong swatting down airplanes? Ever tried to figure out Spider-Man swung from building to building? It’s all done with optical and digital effects, with miniature photography and animation, with pyrotechnics, animatronics, and even sound effects--andSpecial Effects:The History and Techniqueoffers the definitive history of movie magic plus detailed technical explanations and diagrams. Packed with more than 500 photographs and profiles of such groundbreakers as George Lucas, James Cameron, and Robert Zemeckis, it is sure to appeal to fans of all ages. FromA Trip to the MoontoX-Men 3,fromThe Lost WorldtoWar of…

Book details

List price: $75.00
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/3/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Size: 9.75" wide x 11.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 5.236
Language: English



Foreword


The History of Special Effects


Optical Effects


Models


Animation


Matte Paintings


Make-up


Physical Effects


Sound


Conclusion


Special Effects Landmarks


Academy Awards


Glossary


Bibliography


Index


Picture Credits


Acknowledgements