Ridley, Frances.

Special effects / Frances Ridley. - St. Catherines, ON ; New York, NY : Crabtree Pub., c2009. - 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm. - Crabtree contact . - Crabtree contact. .

Includes an index.

Making it real -- Crazy creatures -- Strange changes -- Burning buildings -- Stormy weather -- Setting the scene -- Timeline -- Need to know words -- Special effects firsts.

Special Effects offers a fascinating look at Hollywood special effects magic. See the men and women at work behind your favorite movie monsters and car chases, complete with in-depth color photographs and easy-to-follow text.

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ISBN: 9780778738244 (lib. bdg.) 0778738248 (lib. bdg.) 9780778738459 (pbk.) 0778738450 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2008052418

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cinematography--Special effects.
Cinematography.
Special effects.

LC Class. No.: TR858 / .R54 2009