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Movie Magic

Season 1 · 18 episodes · Jun 24, 1994

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    Episode 1

    Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

    Jun 24, 1994

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

  2. Episode 2

    Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

    Jul 1, 1994

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

  3. Episode 3

    Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation

    Jul 8, 1994

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

  4. Episode 4

    Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts

    Jul 15, 1994

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

  5. Episode 5

    Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder

    Jul 22, 1994

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

  6. Episode 6

    Ride Films: Riding the Movies

    Jul 29, 1994

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

  7. Episode 7

    Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious

    Aug 5, 1994

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

  8. Episode 8

    Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art

    Aug 12, 1994

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

  9. Episode 9

    Computer Animation: Electric Dreams

    Aug 19, 1994

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

  10. Episode 10

    Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away

    Aug 26, 1994

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

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    Episode 11

    Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection

    Sep 2, 1994

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

  12. Episode 12

    Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time

    Sep 9, 1994

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

  13. Episode 13

    Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm

    Sep 16, 1994

    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.

  14. Episode 14

    Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers

    Sep 23, 1994

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

  15. Episode 15

    Sound Effects: Audio Awareness

    Sep 30, 1994

  16. Episode 16

    Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts

    Oct 7, 1994

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

  17. Episode 17

    Weapons: Hits and Misses

    Oct 14, 1994

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

  18. Episode 18

    Physical Effects: Causes and Effects

    Oct 21, 1994

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