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Creature Makeup: Masks and MirrorsE1 · 30 min

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

Optical Effects: Optical IllusionsE2 · 30 min

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

Creature Articulation: The Art of ImitationE3 · 30 min

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

Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby BlastsE4 · 30 min

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

Forced Perspective: Eye of the BeholderE5 · 30 min

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

Ride Films: Riding the MoviesE6 · 30 min

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

Action Miniatures: Fast and FuriousE7 · 30 min

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

Matte Paintings: The Panoramic ArtE8 · 30 min

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

Computer Animation: Electric DreamsE9 · 30 min

Computer 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 AwayE10 · 30 min

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

Models and Miniatures: A Model of PerfectionE11 · 30 min

How 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 TimeE12 · 30 min

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

Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the StormE13 · 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.

Digital Enhancement: Painting by NumbersE14 · 30 min

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

Sound Effects: Audio AwarenessE15 · 30 min
Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other BlastsE16 · 30 min

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

Weapons: Hits and MissesE17 · 30 min

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

Physical Effects: Causes and EffectsE18 · 30 min

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

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Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

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

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Episodes

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Creature Makeup: Masks and MirrorsE1 · 30 min

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

Optical Effects: Optical IllusionsE2 · 30 min

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

Creature Articulation: The Art of ImitationE3 · 30 min

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

Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby BlastsE4 · 30 min

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

Forced Perspective: Eye of the BeholderE5 · 30 min

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

Ride Films: Riding the MoviesE6 · 30 min

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

Action Miniatures: Fast and FuriousE7 · 30 min

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

Matte Paintings: The Panoramic ArtE8 · 30 min

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

Computer Animation: Electric DreamsE9 · 30 min

Computer 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 AwayE10 · 30 min

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

Models and Miniatures: A Model of PerfectionE11 · 30 min

How 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 TimeE12 · 30 min

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

Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the StormE13 · 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.

Digital Enhancement: Painting by NumbersE14 · 30 min

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

Sound Effects: Audio AwarenessE15 · 30 min
Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other BlastsE16 · 30 min

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

Weapons: Hits and MissesE17 · 30 min

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

Physical Effects: Causes and EffectsE18 · 30 min

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