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The Best Episodes of Movie Magic

Every episode of Movie Magic ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Movie Magic!

The Best Episodes of Movie Magic

Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the...

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  1. Background image for Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
    9.8/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
    9.6/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Performance Animation: Catch 'Em in the Act
    1.0/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Performance Animation: Catch 'Em in the Act

    S2:E12

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
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    #7 - Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
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    #8 - Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Ride Films: Riding the Movies
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    #9 - Ride Films: Riding the Movies

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
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    #10 - Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
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    #11 - Computer Animation: Electric Dreams

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
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    #12 - Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
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    #13 - Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
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    #14 - Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
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    #15 - Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers

    S1:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
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    #16 - Sound Effects: Audio Awareness

    S1:E15

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
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    #17 - Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Weapons: Hits and Misses
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    #18 - Weapons: Hits and Misses

    S1:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Physical Effects: Causes and Effects
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    #19 - Physical Effects: Causes and Effects

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Digital Effects: Digital Dawn
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    #20 - Digital Effects: Digital Dawn

    S2:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Sound for Animation: Animated Audio
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    #21 - Sound for Animation: Animated Audio

    S2:E2

    How sound for animation is recorded and mixed with an emphasis on the 1994 film The Pagemaster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Puppeteering: No Strings Attached
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    #22 - Puppeteering: No Strings Attached

    S2:E3

    A look at Jim Henson's Creature Shop creations with an emphasis on The Never Ending Story III (1994), Labyrinth (1986), and The Flintstones (1994).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Live and Archival: Blasts from the Past
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    #23 - Live and Archival: Blasts from the Past

    S2:E4

    How history can be changed and performances completed posthumously using digitally altered faces with an emphasis on the 1994 Robert Zemeckis classic, Forrest Gump.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Interactive Effects: Ever-Changing Effects
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    #24 - Interactive Effects: Ever-Changing Effects

    S2:E5

    How effects are being used in interactive games with an emphasis on the Sega game, The Exterminators.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Falling Effects: Falling Stars
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    #25 - Falling Effects: Falling Stars

    S2:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors" is the best rated episode of "Movie Magic". It scored 9.8/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/24/1994. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Optical Effects: Optical Illusions".