Queye TV Movie Magic
Documentary
Movie Magic
1994
0:30
5 Seasons 70 Episodes
★ 8.5
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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.

Episodes

Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
Episode 1

Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

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

30m
Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
Episode 2

Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

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

30m
Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
Episode 3

Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation

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

30m
Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
Episode 4

Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts

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

30m
Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
Episode 5

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.

30m
Ride Films: Riding the Movies
Episode 6

Ride Films: Riding the Movies

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

30m
Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
Episode 7

Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious

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

30m
Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
Episode 8

Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art

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

30m
Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
Episode 9

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.

30m
Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
Episode 10

Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away

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

30m
Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
Episode 11

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.

30m
Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
Episode 12

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.

30m
Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
Episode 13

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.

30m
Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
Episode 14

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.

30m
Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
Episode 15

Sound Effects: Audio Awareness

30m
Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
Episode 16

Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts

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

30m
Weapons: Hits and Misses
Episode 17

Weapons: Hits and Misses

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

30m
Physical Effects: Causes and Effects
Episode 18

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.

30m
Digital Effects: Digital Dawn
Episode 1

Digital Effects: Digital Dawn

30m
Sound for Animation: Animated Audio
Episode 2

Sound for Animation: Animated Audio

How sound for animation is recorded and mixed with an emphasis on the 1994 film The Pagemaster.

Puppeteering: No Strings Attached
Episode 3

Puppeteering: No Strings Attached

A look at Jim Henson's Creature Shop creations with an emphasis on The Never Ending Story III (1994), Labyrinth (1986), and The Flintstones (1994).

Live and Archival: Blasts from the Past
Episode 4

Live and Archival: Blasts from the Past

How history can be changed and performances completed posthumously using digitally altered faces with an emphasis on the 1994 Robert Zemeckis classic, Forrest Gump.

Interactive Effects: Ever-Changing Effects
Episode 5

Interactive Effects: Ever-Changing Effects

How effects are being used in interactive games with an emphasis on the Sega game, The Exterminators.

Falling Effects: Falling Stars
Episode 6

Falling Effects: Falling Stars

Motion Control: Unforgettable Shots
Episode 7

Motion Control: Unforgettable Shots

Aerial Action: The Danger Zone
Episode 8

Aerial Action: The Danger Zone

Animatronic Animals: Fooling Mother Nature
Episode 9

Animatronic Animals: Fooling Mother Nature

Mechanical Effects: Nuts and Bolts
Episode 10

Mechanical Effects: Nuts and Bolts

Matte Paintings: Big Shots
Episode 11

Matte Paintings: Big Shots

Performance Animation: Catch 'Em in the Act
Episode 12

Performance Animation: Catch 'Em in the Act

Horror Makeup: Fright Factories
Episode 13

Horror Makeup: Fright Factories

Aging Effects: Coming of Age
Episode 1

Aging Effects: Coming of Age

Space Effects: The Space Race
Episode 2

Space Effects: The Space Race

Blue Screen/Green Screen Effects: Hidden Colors
Episode 3

Blue Screen/Green Screen Effects: Hidden Colors

Mechanical Sea Creatures: Aqua Animatronics
Episode 4

Mechanical Sea Creatures: Aqua Animatronics

Underwater Effects: Dive
Episode 5

Underwater Effects: Dive

Miniature Characters: Tiny Characters
Episode 6

Miniature Characters: Tiny Characters

Virtual Reality: Cyber-Effects
Episode 7

Virtual Reality: Cyber-Effects

Train Wrecks: Crash Course
Episode 8

Train Wrecks: Crash Course

Alien Life Forms: No Place Like Home
Episode 9

Alien Life Forms: No Place Like Home

Effects Photography: Moving Experience
Episode 10

Effects Photography: Moving Experience

Stan Winston: Creating with Character
Episode 11

Stan Winston: Creating with Character

Plane Crashes: On a Wing and a Prayer
Episode 12

Plane Crashes: On a Wing and a Prayer

Exotic Creatures: It's a Jungle Out There
Episode 13

Exotic Creatures: It's a Jungle Out There

Combining Stop Motion and CG: In Living Color
Episode 1

Combining Stop Motion and CG: In Living Color

Body-Altering Effects: Body Building
Episode 2

Body-Altering Effects: Body Building

Devastation Effects: Movie Mayhem
Episode 3

Devastation Effects: Movie Mayhem

Tornadoes: Twist and Shout
Episode 4

Tornadoes: Twist and Shout

Twinning: Four Heads Are Better Than One
Episode 5

Twinning: Four Heads Are Better Than One

Full-Scale Effects: Trouble in the Skies
Episode 6

Full-Scale Effects: Trouble in the Skies

Maritime Effects: Effects on the High Seas
Episode 7

Maritime Effects: Effects on the High Seas

Computer Animation: Fine-Tooning
Episode 8

Computer Animation: Fine-Tooning

Human Actors and Dangerous Animals: Animals on the Attack!
Episode 9

Human Actors and Dangerous Animals: Animals on the Attack!

Talking Fantasy Characters: Mouthing Off
Episode 10

Talking Fantasy Characters: Mouthing Off

Action Effects: Ultimate Action
Episode 11

Action Effects: Ultimate Action

Creepy Crawlers: Your Worst Nightmare
Episode 12

Creepy Crawlers: Your Worst Nightmare

Ghost Effects: Ghost Stories
Episode 13

Ghost Effects: Ghost Stories

Far Out Creatures: Old and New Friends
Episode 1

Far Out Creatures: Old and New Friends

History Unleashed: Down and Out
Episode 2

History Unleashed: Down and Out

Rick Baker: The Transformer
Episode 3

Rick Baker: The Transformer

Aerieal Rigging: Don't Look Down
Episode 4

Aerieal Rigging: Don't Look Down

Robots: Mechanical Movie Stars
Episode 5

Robots: Mechanical Movie Stars

Prehistoric Creatures and Volcanoes: Cities Under Siege
Episode 6

Prehistoric Creatures and Volcanoes: Cities Under Siege

Disasters at Sea: That Sinking Feeling
Episode 7

Disasters at Sea: That Sinking Feeling

Demons: Hollywood Goes to Hell
Episode 8

Demons: Hollywood Goes to Hell

Scaled Destruction: Big Things Come in Small Packages
Episode 9

Scaled Destruction: Big Things Come in Small Packages

Witness the creation of scaled destruction of miniature cruise ships, flying saucers and a hotel for the following films: "Deep Rising" "The Shining" & "Men In Black."

Deep Space Encounters: Is There Anybody Out There?
Episode 10

Deep Space Encounters: Is There Anybody Out There?

Animal Stars: Animals on the Rampage
Episode 11

Animal Stars: Animals on the Rampage

Aerial Mayhem: Terror at 35,000 Feet
Episode 12

Aerial Mayhem: Terror at 35,000 Feet

Creating Environments: Out of This World
Episode 13

Creating Environments: Out of This World

Cast

Neil Ross

Narrator

Crew

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