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From the ghosts of the 19th century stage to the galactic worlds of 'Star Wars', this book offers an overview of special effects. The author points out that movies themselves are an illusion, and the first section covers the history and early technology in the field. The second section focuses on specific contemporary techniques.
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This work offers a dazzling look behind the scenes of movie magic. From the ghosts of the 19th-century stage to the astonishing, galactic worlds of "Star Wars", this title from veteran science writer Miller offers a fascinating overview of special effects. Miller points out that movies themselves are an illusion, and the first section covers the history and early technology of the field (ghosts were created by reflecting an actor's image onto an angled sheet of glass, for example). The second section focuses on specific contemporary techniques, from miniatures and matte art to "the digital revolution." Frequent inset boxes spotlight topics such as the pioneers of the field and provide tips for pursuing a career in special effects. An excellent mix of photographs, including stills of special-effects triumphs ranging from the original "King Kong" to "The Matrix" and close-ups of experts at work, will easily pull browsers and researchers alike to this comprehensive title. A list of films that have won Academy Awards for special effects, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading conclude.
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- PublisherLerner Publishing Group
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0761329188
- ISBN 13 9780761329183
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages128
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