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Season 1
June 24, 1994

Season 1

01. Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.

30min
June 24, 1994

02. Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.

30min
July 1, 1994

03. Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation

Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.

30min
July 8, 1994

04. Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts

Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.

30min
July 15, 1994

05. Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder

Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.

30min
July 22, 1994

06. Ride Films: Riding the Movies

Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.

30min
July 29, 1994

07. Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious

Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.

30min
August 5, 1994

08. Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art

How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.

30min
August 12, 1994

09. Computer Animation: Electric Dreams

Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.

30min
August 19, 1994

10. Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away

The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.

30min
August 26, 1994

11. Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection

How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

30min
September 2, 1994

12. Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time

How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.

30min
September 9, 1994

13. Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm

How weather is created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 Clint Eastwood film, In the Line of Fire, and the 1994 Coen Brothers film, The Hudsucker Proxy.

30min
September 16, 1994

14. Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers

Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.

30min
September 23, 1994

15. Sound Effects: Audio Awareness

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30min
September 30, 1994

16. Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts

How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.

30min
October 7, 1994

17. Weapons: Hits and Misses

How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.

30min
October 14, 1994

18. Physical Effects: Causes and Effects

How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.

30min
October 21, 1994