The Best Episodes of Movie Magic Season 1
Every episode of Movie Magic Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Movie Magic Season 1!
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.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Movie Magic" season 1 is "Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors", rated 9.8/10 from 9 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors" aired on 6/24/1994 and is rated NaN point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Optical Effects: Optical Illusions".
9.8/10 9 votes#1 - Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/24/1994
Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
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NaN/10 0 votes#2 - Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/1994
How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.
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#3 - Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/1994
Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
Director: N/A
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- 7.0/10 8 votes
#4 - Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/15/1994
Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
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#5 - Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/22/1994
Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.
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#6 - Ride Films: Riding the Movies
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/29/1994
Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.
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- 8.6/10 9 votes
#7 - Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/1994
Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#8 - Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/1994
How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#9 - Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/19/1994
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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- NaN/10 0 votes
#10 - Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/1994
The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
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#11 - Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/2/1994
How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
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#12 - Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/9/1994
How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#13 - Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/16/1994
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.
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#14 - Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 9/23/1994
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
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 9/30/1994
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#16 - Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 10/7/1994
How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#17 - Weapons: Hits and Misses
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 10/14/1994
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
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 10/21/1994
How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.
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