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Special effects : an introduction to movie magic /

Miller, Ron, 1947-

Special effects : an introduction to movie magic / Ron Miller. - Minneapolis : Twenty-first Century Books, ©2006. - 128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-123) and index.

History of special effects: Magic lantern -- Archaeology of special effects -- Digital revolution -- How it's done: Mechanical effects -- Miniatures -- Stop-motion animation -- Matte art -- Optical effects -- Makeup effects -- Digital effects -- Academy awards for special effects -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Index.

The history and techniques of film, from the beginning of cinema to the current digital era, are explained.

ISBN: 0761329188 9780761329183

Standard No.: 9780761329183

LCCN: 2005013123

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cinematography Special effects --Special effects.--Miscellanea.
Trick cinematography.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Young adult nonfiction.
Motion pictures.
Motion pictures.

LC Class. No.: TR858 / .M55 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 778.5345

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