Lise Romanoff
Director
Movie Magic (1994)
Season 1
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.
Released June 24, 1994
Episode 30 min
2+
Genres: Documentary, History
Keywords: imdb.filmmaking, imdb.film-history, tmdb.educational, tmdb.filmmaking, tmdb.documentary
Production Companies: GRB Entertainment, Glacier Point, Sequoia Entertainment Inc.
Network: Discovery
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
June 24, 1994, midnight
S1E2 - Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.
July 1, 1994, midnight
S1E3 - Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
July 8, 1994, midnight
S1E4 - Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
July 15, 1994, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
July 22, 1994, midnight
S1E6 - Ride Films: Riding the Movies
Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.
July 29, 1994, midnight
S1E7 - Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.
Aug. 5, 1994, midnight
S1E8 - Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.
Aug. 12, 1994, midnight
S1E9 - 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.
Aug. 19, 1994, midnight
S1E10 - Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
Aug. 26, 1994, midnight
S1E11 - 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.
Sept. 2, 1994, midnight
S1E12 - 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.
Sept. 9, 1994, midnight
S1E13 - 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.
Sept. 16, 1994, midnight
S1E14 - 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.
Sept. 23, 1994, midnight
S1E15 - Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
Sept. 30, 1994, midnight
S1E16 - Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.
Oct. 7, 1994, midnight
S1E17 - Weapons: Hits and Misses
How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.
Oct. 14, 1994, midnight
S1E18 - 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.
Oct. 21, 1994, midnight
Discovery
30 min/ep
30 min
June 24, 1994
Sept. 19, 1997, midnight
Ended
NR / 2+
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