Special effects in the movies
By: by Tom Powers.
Series: Lucent overview series
Publisher: Lucent Books
Published: 1989
Place of publication: San Diego, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
Subjects: Cinematography -- Special effects -- Juvenile literature.; Cinematography -- Special effects.
Description: Describes various techniques used by moviemakers to create "impossible" situations and creatures that appear real to the audience. Discusses mattes, glass painting, explosions, rear screen projection, computer-enhancement, and make-up.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 103-105.
Includes index.