Encyclopedia of movie special effects

Patricia D. Netzley9781573561679, 1-57356-167-3

From the earliest stop-motion photography in 1899’s Cinderella to computer-generated wizardry in the latest Star Wars movie, special effects have thrilled movie audiences for more than a century. The Encyclopedia of Movie Special Effects is a 5-star fan favorite that explains the magic behind these cinematic devices. This A-to-Z encyclopedia unveils the latest techniques and gadgetry inside a comprehensive reference work about the history of special effects. Entries on computer techniques, movie secrets, and the geniuses who have brought the magic to the big screen make this single volume a Hollywood hit. This encyclopedia lists movies that either contributed significantly to the development of special effects or were Academy Award winners, and spotlights over 120 well-known experts whose techniques, developments, and special effects houses have contributed significantly to the movie industry:

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Table of contents :
Header……Page 1
Contents……Page 4
Preface……Page 5
Topical Index……Page 7
A……Page 12
B……Page 31
C……Page 47
D……Page 67
E……Page 85
F……Page 91
G……Page 100
H……Page 106
I……Page 114
J……Page 126
K……Page 132
L……Page 137
M……Page 147
N……Page 172
O……Page 175
P……Page 177
R……Page 188
S……Page 192
T……Page 221
U……Page 238
V……Page 240
W……Page 243
X……Page 255
Y……Page 257
Z……Page 259
Appendix A – Academy Award Winners and Nominees for Special Effects (1939-1998)……Page 260
Appendix B – Special Effects Magazines……Page 269
Appendix C – Special Effects Houses……Page 270
Bibliography……Page 273
Index……Page 279