Season 1 (1994)

Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors
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June 24, 1994 • 30m

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

Optical Effects: Optical Illusions
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July 1, 1994 • 30m

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

Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation
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July 8, 1994 • 30m

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

Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts
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July 15, 1994 • 30m

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

Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder
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July 22, 1994 • 30m

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

Ride Films: Riding the Movies
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July 29, 1994 • 30m

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

Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious
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August 5, 1994 • 30m

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

Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art
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August 12, 1994 • 30m

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

Computer Animation: Electric Dreams
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August 19, 1994 • 30m

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

Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away
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August 26, 1994 • 30m

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

Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection
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September 2, 1994 • 30m

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

Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time
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September 9, 1994 • 30m

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

Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm
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September 16, 1994 • 30m

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 ...Read more

Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers
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September 23, 1994 • 30m

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

Sound Effects: Audio Awareness
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September 30, 1994 • 30m

Episode 15 of Season 1 premiered on September 30, 1994

Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts
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October 7, 1994 • 30m

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

Weapons: Hits and Misses
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October 14, 1994 • 30m

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

Physical Effects: Causes and Effects
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October 21, 1994 • 30m

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