Seasons & Episodes
Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.
Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.
Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.
Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.
Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.
Ride Films: Riding the Movies
Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.
Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.
Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Value
Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus
Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.
Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.
Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
How weather is created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 Clint Eastwood film, In the Line of Fire, and the 1994 Coen
Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.
Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.
Weapons: Hits and Misses
How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition
Physical Effects: Causes and Effects
How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.
Digital Effects: Digital Dawn
Sound for Animation: Animated Audio
How sound for animation is recorded and mixed with an emphasis on the 1994 film The Pagemaster.
Puppeteering: No Strings Attached
A look at Jim Henson's Creature Shop creations with an emphasis on The Never Ending Story III (1994), Labyrinth (1986),
Live and Archival: Blasts from the Past
How history can be changed and performances completed posthumously using digitally altered faces with an emphasis on the
Interactive Effects: Ever-Changing Effects
How effects are being used in interactive games with an emphasis on the Sega game, The Exterminators.
Falling Effects: Falling Stars
Motion Control: Unforgettable Shots
Aerial Action: The Danger Zone
Animatronic Animals: Fooling Mother Nature
Mechanical Effects: Nuts and Bolts
Matte Paintings: Big Shots
Performance Animation: Catch 'Em in the Act
Horror Makeup: Fright Factories
Aging Effects: Coming of Age
Space Effects: The Space Race
Blue Screen/Green Screen Effects: Hidden Colors
Mechanical Sea Creatures: Aqua Animatronics
Underwater Effects: Dive
Miniature Characters: Tiny Characters
Virtual Reality: Cyber-Effects
Train Wrecks: Crash Course
Alien Life Forms: No Place Like Home
Effects Photography: Moving Experience
Stan Winston: Creating with Character
Plane Crashes: On a Wing and a Prayer
Exotic Creatures: It's a Jungle Out There
Combining Stop Motion and CG: In Living Color
Body-Altering Effects: Body Building
Devastation Effects: Movie Mayhem
Tornadoes: Twist and Shout
Twinning: Four Heads Are Better Than One
Full-Scale Effects: Trouble in the Skies
Maritime Effects: Effects on the High Seas
Computer Animation: Fine-Tooning
Human Actors and Dangerous Animals: Animals on the Attack!
Talking Fantasy Characters: Mouthing Off
Action Effects: Ultimate Action
Creepy Crawlers: Your Worst Nightmare
Ghost Effects: Ghost Stories
Far Out Creatures: Old and New Friends
History Unleashed: Down and Out
Rick Baker: The Transformer
Aerieal Rigging: Don't Look Down
Robots: Mechanical Movie Stars
Prehistoric Creatures and Volcanoes: Cities Under Siege
Disasters at Sea: That Sinking Feeling
Demons: Hollywood Goes to Hell
Scaled Destruction: Big Things Come in Small Packages
Witness the creation of scaled destruction of miniature cruise ships, flying saucers and a hotel for the following films
Deep Space Encounters: Is There Anybody Out There?
Animal Stars: Animals on the Rampage
Aerial Mayhem: Terror at 35,000 Feet
Creating Environments: Out of This World
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