Neil Ross
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1994
Movie Magic
Season 1
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Episodes
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Episode 130 min1994-06-24
Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
Episode 230 min1994-07-01
Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.
Episode 330 min1994-07-08
Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
Episode 430 min1994-07-15
Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
Episode 530 min1994-07-22
Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.
Episode 630 min1994-07-29
Ride Films: Riding the Movies
Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.
Episode 730 min1994-08-05
Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.
Episode 830 min1994-08-12
Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.
Episode 930 min1994-08-19
Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
Episode 1030 min1994-08-26
Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
Episode 1130 min1994-09-02
Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Episode 1230 min1994-09-09
Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.
Episode 1330 min1994-09-16
Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
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.
Episode 1430 min1994-09-23
Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.
Episode 1530 min1994-09-30
Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
No episode overview available.
Episode 1630 min1994-10-07
Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.
Episode 1730 min1994-10-14
Weapons: Hits and Misses
How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.
Episode 1830 min1994-10-21
Physical Effects: Causes and Effects
How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.