Encyclopedia of movie special effects
By: by Patricia D. Netzley.
Publisher: Oryx Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Phoenix, Ariz
Language: eng
Number of pages: 291
Subjects: Cinematography -- Special effects -- Encyclopedias
Genres: Encyclopedias.
Description: "A unique resource detailing the developments and use of special effects in the American movie industry, this title is well indexed and illustrated with 366 entries. It covers Academy Award-winning special effects movies, groundbreaking techniques, equipment, and devices, special effects houses, and pivotal figures in mechanical and visual special effects, makeup, creature design, directing, and stunt work."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-268) and index.