Movie Magic

Season 1

Exploring special effects in filmmaking, from practical make-up to CGI. Each episode focuses on a specific technique, effect or artist, with interviews and behind-the-scenes insights into recent movies.
Where to Watch Season 1
18 Episodes
  • Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
    E1
    Episode 1Creature Makeup: Masks and MirrorsProsthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
  • Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
    E2
    Episode 2Optical Effects: Optical IllusionsHow optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.
  • Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
    E3
    Episode 3Creature Articulation: The Art of ImitationCreature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
  • Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
    E4
    Episode 4Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby BlastsPyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
  • Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
    E5
    Episode 5Forced Perspective: Eye of the BeholderForced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.
  • Ride Films: Riding the Movies
    E6
    Episode 6Ride Films: Riding the MoviesTheme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.
  • Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
    E7
    Episode 7Action Miniatures: Fast and FuriousSpecial effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.
  • Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
    E8
    Episode 8Matte Paintings: The Panoramic ArtHow matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.
  • Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
    E9
    Episode 9Computer Animation: Electric DreamsComputer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
  • Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
    E10
    Episode 10Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and AwayThe history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
  • Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
    E11
    Episode 11Models and Miniatures: A Model of PerfectionHow miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
  • Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
    E12
    Episode 12Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a TimeHow stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.
  • Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
    E13
    Episode 13Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the StormHow 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.
  • Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
    E14
    Episode 14Digital Enhancement: Painting by NumbersComputer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.
  • Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
    E15
    Episode 15Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
  • Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
    E16
    Episode 16Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other BlastsHow explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.
  • Weapons: Hits and Misses
    E17
    Episode 17Weapons: Hits and MissesHow weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.
  • Physical Effects: Causes and Effects
    E18
    Episode 18Physical Effects: Causes and EffectsHow physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.
Cast of Season 1
  • Neil RossNarrator
 
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