Knowledge: visual effects
See Also:
Links
- Cinefex
http://www.cinefex.com/ - The ultimate in visual effects journalism. Cinefex takes its readers on a dynamic behind-the-scenes journey through the filmmaking process, with details of upcoming films with special effects.
- Unofficial Industrial Light and Magic Website
http://www.ilmfan.com/ - Information on special effects company, its employees, its work, and its techniques.
- Willis O'Brien
http://www2.netdoor.com/~campbab/Obie.html - Special effects pioneer, famous for King Kong.
- Special Effects Homepage
http://www.angelfire.com/movies/nobudgetsfx/index.html - Site concerning special effects from large companies, as well as how-tos for low budget effects aimed at independent filmmakers.
- Visual Effects Headquarters
http://www.vfxhq.com/ - Magazine for professionals in the visual effects industry. Read reviews of work done for such films as Turbulence and The Relic.
- The Art and Science of Movie Special Effects
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Makeup/9472/sfx.htm - Daniel Sudhakar discusses special effects including blue screen, computer animation, compositing and relevant scientific principles.
- Blood and Media
http://www.spark-online.com/september00/media/hansen.html - Personal commentary discussing the realism of blood shown in movies.
- The Revolution of Special Effects in Movies
http://utminers.utep.edu/lacarrera - Article by Luis Carrera and Monica Bustamante about the history and uses of special effects.
- EscapeStudios - School of Visual Effects
http://www.escapestudios.co.uk/ - EscapeStudios, London school of visual effects, runs courses in 2D visual effects and 3D computer animation, using the latest tools and packages including Maya, Softimage XSI and Shake.
- KODAK: Motion Picture Imaging
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/ - Good general information and Case Studies related to Film and Digital Film. Contains an informative Glossary.
- 'How Stuff Works' list of Visual Effects articles
http://www.howstuffworks.com/search.php?terms=Visual+Effects - 'How Stuff Works' has a good overview of serveral Visual Effects processes as well as Feature Film case studies
- Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere Filmstrip
http://www.alienryderflex.com/rotoscope/ - Step by step instructions on how to create light sabre effects, by Darel Finley.
- Inside Skywalker Ranch
http://www.insideskywalkerranch.com/ - Fan's visit inside of LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Ranch
- Highend2d.com
http://www.fxshare.com - Technical resource for 2D Compositing with an emphasis on Feature Film work. Hosts several high quality discussion lists.
- David Margolis
http://web.mac.com/david.margolis/iWeb/ - Digital compositor based in London, England. Includes biography, showreel and latest availability information.
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