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The Best Episodes of Movie Magic

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...

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  1. 9.8/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

    S1:E1

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

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  2. 8.6/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious

    S1:E7

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

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  3. 8.6/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection

    S1:E11

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

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  4. 7.0/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts

    S1:E4

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

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    #5 - Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

    S1:E2

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

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    #6 - Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation

    S1:E3

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

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    #7 - Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder

    S1:E5

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

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    #8 - Ride Films: Riding the Movies

    S1:E6

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

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    #9 - Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art

    S1:E8

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

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    #10 - Computer Animation: Electric Dreams

    S1:E9

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

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    #11 - Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away

    S1:E10

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

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    #12 - Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time

    S1:E12

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

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    #13 - Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm

    S1:E13

    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.

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    #14 - Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers

    S1:E14

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

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    #15 - Sound Effects: Audio Awareness

    S1:E15

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    #16 - Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts

    S1:E16

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

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    #17 - Weapons: Hits and Misses

    S1:E17

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

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    #18 - Physical Effects: Causes and Effects

    S1:E18

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

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    #19 - Digital Effects: Digital Dawn

    S2:E1

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    #20 - Sound for Animation: Animated Audio

    S2:E2

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

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    #21 - Puppeteering: No Strings Attached

    S2:E3

    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).

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    #22 - Live and Archival: Blasts from the Past

    S2:E4

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

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    #23 - Interactive Effects: Ever-Changing Effects

    S2:E5

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

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    #24 - Falling Effects: Falling Stars

    S2:E6

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    #25 - Motion Control: Unforgettable Shots

    S2:E7

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Best Episodes Summary

"Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors" is the best rated episode of "Movie Magic". It scored 9.8/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/24/1994. This episode scored 1.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious".