Episodes
1. Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
June 24, 1994
30 min
Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
2. Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
July 1, 1994
30 min
How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.
3. Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
July 8, 1994
30 min
Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
4. Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
July 15, 1994
30 min
Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
5. Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
July 22, 1994
30 min
Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.
6. Ride Films: Riding the Movies
July 29, 1994
30 min
Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.
7. Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
August 5, 1994
30 min
Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.
8. Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
August 12, 1994
30 min
How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.
9. Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
August 19, 1994
30 min
Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
10. Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
August 26, 1994
30 min
The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
11. Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
September 2, 1994
30 min
How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
12. Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
September 9, 1994
30 min
How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.
13. Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
September 16, 1994
30 min
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.
14. Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
September 23, 1994
30 min
Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.
16. Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
October 7, 1994
30 min
How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.
17. Weapons: Hits and Misses
October 14, 1994
30 min
How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.
