Special Effects
The History and Technique
Published on 1. October 2006
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-1-84513-130-2 (ISBN)
Description
The history of special effects is a long and varied one, incorporating so much more than shots of sleek starships or computer- generated raptors. From the concealed wires on Douglas Fairbanks' flying carpet in The Thief of Baghdad to the seemingly impossibly complex scenes in Lord of the Rings and King Kong, the special effects industry has continued to find new ways to fuel our imaginations and ensure our entertainment.
This book is not only a beautifully illustrated history of the special effects industry, looking at all the different types of audio and visual effects; it also contains detailed technical explanations of how the effects are created, accompanied by specially created illustrations.
Packed with over 500 colour illustrations taken from great movies and the personal portfolios of leading special effects experts, many of whom have been interviewed for and are profiled in the book, Special Effects is a treat for any movie fan. It will also be an essential tool for anyone looking to build a career in this area of the film industry.
This book is not only a beautifully illustrated history of the special effects industry, looking at all the different types of audio and visual effects; it also contains detailed technical explanations of how the effects are created, accompanied by specially created illustrations.
Packed with over 500 colour illustrations taken from great movies and the personal portfolios of leading special effects experts, many of whom have been interviewed for and are profiled in the book, Special Effects is a treat for any movie fan. It will also be an essential tool for anyone looking to build a career in this area of the film industry.
Reviews / Votes
'Richard Rickitt captures the essence of what inspires effects technicians to push the boundaries of creative film-making into the future.' 'This splendid volume is a tribute to the great effects pioneers whose innovations continue to inspire new generations of artists.' ' Richard Rickitt captures the essence of what inspires effects technicians to push the boundaries of creative film-making into the future.'' This splendid volume is a tribute to the great effects pioneers whose innovations continue to inspire new generations of artists.'
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Dimensions
Height: 294 mm
Width: 240 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84513-130-2 (9781845131302)
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Person
Richard Rickitt is the founder of Clockwork Digital, a company that creates graphics, animation and special effects for film and television. He regularly gives lectures on the history and technology of special effects for institutions in the UK and abroad, including the Science Museum and the British Film Institute. He is the author of Special Effects: The History and Technique, and often contributes articles on film-making and special effects for a number of British and American magazines.