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Peter Jackson, Special Effects Enthusiast: A Career RetrospectiveWhen tracing back the filmmaking roots of legendary filmmaker Peter Jackson, his storytelling feat in 'The Lord of the Rings Trilogy' considerably reflects what his earlier works had.- Basic In-Camera Techniques for Homemade Special EffectsPutting special effects in your home movies doesn’t always require complicated post-production work and special effects software. You can create visual magic in-camera without using any special equipment.
- Old School Techniques Used to Create Special Effects for MoviesLong before digital technology revolutionized how we create special effects for movies, filmmakers of yesteryear had their own techniques of making impossible things look convincing onscreen.
- Guinness World Records Recognizes Bill Blair as the Actor With The Most Special Effect Makeup Characters in a CareerBill Blair is known as the alien actor for science fiction and horror TV shows and movies. Now he is receiving the Guinness World Records award for The Most Special Effect Makeup Characters Portrayed in a Career.
Guide to Making Special Effects for a MovieMastery of software programs is crucial when incorporating special effects in a movie.
Make Homemade Body Paint and Special Effects MakeupTurn homemade body paint into washable tattoos, masks, clown faces, and hand puppets. Add in some special effects for Halloween and school plays.- Interview with Makeup and Special Effects Artist Meredith Johns of Hawgfly Productions, Inc.Meredith Johns is a makeup and special effects artist who has worked on such films as "True Grit" and "Machete." I had the opportunity to find out more about her through the following questions and answers.
Best Special Effects Scenes in the Movie "Inception"The movie "Inception" had some great special effects. As most of the movie was spent inside someone's dream, anything could happen. What were some of the best scenes? May contain spoilers.- SyFy's 'Face Off' Lets Special-Effects Make-Up Artists CompeteThe SyFy Channel's new reality competition television show, "Face Off", pits special-effects make-up artists against each other. It's a fascinating look at the process that creates things that aren't really real.
- Local Special Effects Team Gearing Up for This Year's Comic ConInland Empire FX professionals working on a project meant to push the limits of what can be done without CG in a secret project set to be revealed at this years Comic Con
- ParticleIllusion: A Special Effects Software for MoviesWhile it is widely used in the professional field for effects creation, it has a novice-friendly user interface and workflow that makes it an ideal solution for a movie's special effects needs.
Top Ten Special Effects Almost Added to New Disney StoresHow Disney almost added a "Whistle While You Shop" singing Snow White to their newly revamped Disney Stores.
3-D is Hollywood's Newest CrutchThe 3-D movie making effect has taken the place of storytelling.- Can CGI Movies Such as Avatar Destroy the Traditional Movie?Some believe that CGI-laden films take away from the film making process. This article takes a closer look at this belief with a particular focus on Avatar and the 2010 Academy Awards or Oscars presentation.
- Applying Special Effects to Your Photos in FunTimeIn this tutorial, I will show you how to apply special effects to your photos. These effects range from cutouts to painting effects.
- How to Use Special Effects on Live VocalsHere's a few tips for using special effects on live vocal tracks.
Halloween Costumes for Adults - Quick Special EffectsHalloween costumes for adults with these quick special effects will have you the talk of the Halloween party. These special effects can be done in no time. Quick and easy Adult Halloween costumes.- Best AC Content on Halloween Special Effects and Cheap Halloween Decoration IdeasWhether you've budgeted for the best Halloween special effects this year, or just want some cheap Halloween decoration ideas, here's your answer.
- Best of AC: Halloween Special EffectsHalloween is well known for decorating and special effects. Associated Content has really fun articles on Halloween Special Effects. Here are my pick for the Top 10 on AC.
- Best AC Content: Halloween Special Effects and Halloween DecorationsWhether you want a boiling cauldron, a shivering mummy or a not-so-dead dead body, here are some great articles for creating the perfect Halloween environment this year.
Best AC Content: Halloween Special EffectsA look at 10 of the best articles for tips, tricks and treats for creating your own Halloween special effects.- Best of AC Halloween Special EffectsThese are some ideas for special effects from AC writers.
What I Would Change About Special Effects Hair DyeThere are so many things about Special Effects Hair Dye that I love, but only one that I don't.- How to Make Special Effects on Your Walls Using PaintThis article tells about a few different ways to make different designs called special effects using paint. a great way to add a unique appearance to a room.
- Does the Increasing Use of Special Effects in Film-making Explain the Popularity of Cinema?A discussion of how modern special effects and CGI techniques have impacted storytelling in (particularly) low budget films.
- Why Star Wars is a Milestone in the History of Special EffectsA brief historical look at special effects in film, with Star Wars in the spotlight.
- Halloween Special Effects Articles on ACThere has been many articles written about Halloween special effects on AC. This content will give the reader a recap of articles about this subject
- Best AC Content on Halloween Special EffectsTen do it yourself Halloween articles on special effects.
- Wanted: Plot Holes, Poor Special Effects Mar Action MovieThe movie "Wanted" had an interesting starting concept: suppose a secret society of assassins exists who can slow time and allow bullets to travel on curved trajectories. However, plot holes and shoddy special effects make it less than thrilling.
- Are Special Effects in Movies Today Worse Than Ever?Today's special effects are almost always done with CGI. The result is usually something that looks just as cheesy as a 50's monster or sci-fi flick.
- Halloween Special Effects: Do-it-Yourself Tricks to TreatIt is not hard to create some of the same special effects at home that you see in the movies. Great ideas like this can be used for small haunted houses or fantastic hallowe'en parties.
- Adding Special Effects to an Image Using PhotoshopThis tutorial will teach you how to add special effects to a colored image. This tutorial teaches you the basics of Blending Modes, and using Photoshop Filter Effects.
Groundbreaking Movie Special EffectsThe best movie special effects from the best special effects innovators
Are Movies at the Pinnacle of Special Effects?I have come to the realization that one of the biggest cliche's in Hollywood is the statement that, "We can do anything we want now through special effects."- New Special Effects Theater Opens at America's Largest WaterparkYou're sitting in your theater seat just watching the movie when all of a sudden cannons of water are shooting at you. Then something brushes past your legs and you start to smell something a little different in the air.
- The Chemistry of Special Effects in the Film IndustryExamining the few special effects that are not generated by computers in the modern film industry, with a focus on fire and smoke, and the chemistry involved in creating these effects.
- How to Do Special Effects Without Breaking the Bank (Part One): Fake Bloodby Mike Zooo-Wah Evans
- How to Create Special Effects on Your Website, Even If You Don't Know CodeHow would you like to add a calculator, calendar, falling snow, or other special effects to your website - even if you don't know HTML code? It all can be done using JavaScript, even if you don't know or understand the code.
- My Hollywood Part IV: My Ten Most Monstrous Hollywood MonstersGoing well beyond the dictionary definition of an entity that simply presents a terrifying visage, Hollywood's movie monsters create bloody one-on-one mayhem or inflict carnage on a massive scale.
- Will 'John Carter' Be Another Big-Budget Flop?With an array of trailers that portray three different versions of the movie, 'John Carter' has gotten a mixed response from its potential audience -- an audience it needs to offset the $250 million budget.





