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Special Effects - The History And Technique

The history of special effects is a long and varied one, incorporating so much more than shots of sleek starships or computer- generated raptors. From the concealed wires on Douglas Fairbanks? flying carpet in The Thief of Baghdad to the seemingly impossibly complex scenes in Lord of the Rings and King Kong, the special effects industry has continued to find new ways to fuel our imaginations and ensure our entertainment. This book is not only a beautifully illustrated history of the special effects industry, looking at all the different types of audio and visual effects; it also contains detailed technical explanations of how the effects are created, accompanied by specially created illustrations. Packed with over 500 colour illustrations taken from great movies and the personal
portfolios of leading special effects experts, many of whom have been interviewed for and are profiled in the book, Special Effects is a treat for any movie fan. It will also be an essential tool for anyone looking to build a career in this area of the film industry.
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The history of special effects is a long & varied one, incorporating so much more than shots of sleek starships or computer- generated raptors. From the concealed wires on Douglas Fairbanks? flying carpet in The Thief of Baghdad to the seemingly impossibly complex scenes in Lord of the Rings & King Kong, the special effects industry has continued to find new ways to fuel our imaginations & ensure our entertainment. This book is not only a beautifully illustrated history of the special effects industry, looking at all the different types of audio & visual effects; it also contains detailed technical explanations of how the effects are created, accompanied by specially created illustrations. Packed with over 500 colour illustrations taken from great movies & the personal portfolios of leading special effects experts, many of whom have been interviewed for & are profiled in the book, Special Effects is a treat for any movie fan. It will also be an essential tool for anyone looking to build a career in this area of the film industry.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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