Movie Magic

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.

Documentary

Movie Magic

Documentary

Created By: Gary R. BenzStephen RochaLise Romanoff
First Aired on: Jun 24, 1994
Popularity: 5.9356: 1 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: GRB Entertainment (US)Glacier PointSequoia Entertainment Inc.
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 5 seasons, 70 episodes

Season 1

Aired 31 years ago

18 Episodes

Episode 1Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors30 min
Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
Episode 2Optical Effects: Optical Illusions30 min
How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.
Episode 3Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation30 min
Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
Episode 4Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts30 min
Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
Episode 5Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder30 min
Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.