Movie Magic

Episode 01

Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

Jun 24, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 02

Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

Jul 1, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 03

Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation

Jul 8, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 04

Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts

Jul 15, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 05

Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder

Jul 22, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 06

Ride Films: Riding the Movies

Jul 29, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 07

Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious

Aug 5, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 08

Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art

Aug 12, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 09

Computer Animation: Electric Dreams

Aug 19, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 10

Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away

Aug 26, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 11

Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection

Sep 2, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 12

Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time

Sep 9, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 13

Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm

Sep 16, 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.

Episode 14

Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers

Sep 23, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 15

Sound Effects: Audio Awareness

Sep 30, 1994 · 30 min

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Episode 16

Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts

Oct 7, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 17

Weapons: Hits and Misses

Oct 14, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 18

Physical Effects: Causes and Effects

Oct 21, 1994 · 30 min

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