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The Best Episodes of Movie Magic Season 1

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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...

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  1. 9.8/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

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    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

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    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

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    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

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

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    #5 - Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    #16 - Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts

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    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

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    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

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors" is the best rated episode of "Movie Magic" season 1. 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 is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious".