Encyclopedia of Movie Special Effects

Patricia D. Netzley

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Greenwood Press
30 December 1999

Cinematography, television camerawork; Films, movies & cinema; Reference works

From the earliest stop-motion photography in 1899's Cinderella to computer-generated wizardry in the latest Star Wars movie, special effects have thrilled movie audiences for more than a century. The Encyclopedia of Movie Special Effects is a 5-star fan favorite that explains the magic behind these cinematic devices. This A-to-Z encyclopedia unveils the latest techniques and gadgetry inside a comprehensive reference work about the history of special effects. Entries on computer techniques, movie secrets, and the geniuses who have brought the magic to the big screen make this single volume a Hollywood hit. This encyclopedia lists movies that either contributed significantly to the development of special effects or were Academy Award winners, and spotlights over 120 well-known experts whose techniques, developments, and special effects houses have contributed significantly to the movie industry:

By: Patricia D. Netzley
Imprint: Greenwood Press
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 749g
ISBN: 9781573561679
ISBN 10: 1573561673
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 30 December 1999
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

PATRICIA D. NETZLEY is a freelance writer who has published nonfiction for children, young adults, and adults. Her publications include The Assassination of President Kennedy he Importance of Queen Victoria e Mysterious Death of Butch Cassidy d Life During the Renaissance.

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.,. the information here is hard to find elsewhere in such detail. Consider this title for readers with a serious, but not professional interest. -School Library Journal