Visual Effects

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The Art and Science of Movie Special Effects :

- Daniel Sudhakar discusses special effects including blue screen, computer animation, compositing and relevant scientific principles.
Blood and Media :

- Personal commentary discussing the realism of blood shown in movies.
Cinefex :

- 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.
EscapeStudios - School of Visual Effects :

- 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.
Highend2d.com :

- Technical resource for 2D Compositing with an emphasis on Feature Film work. Hosts several high quality discussion lists.
'How Stuff Works' list of Visual Effects articles :

- 'How Stuff Works' has a good overview of serveral Visual Effects processes as well as Feature Film case studies
Inside Skywalker Ranch :

- Fan's visit inside of LucasArts, Industrial Light and Magic, and Skywalker Ranch
KODAK: Motion Picture Imaging :

- Good general information and Case Studies related to Film and Digital Film. Includes an informative Glossary.
Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere Filmstrip :

- Step by step instructions on how to create light sabre effects, by Darel Finley.
Special Effects Homepage :

- Site concerning special effects from large companies, as well as how-to's for low budget effects aimed at independent filmmakers.
Unofficial Industrial Light and Magic Website :

- Information on special effects company, its employees, its work, and its techniques.
Visual Effects Headquarters :

- Magazine for professionals in the visual effects industry. Read reviews of work done for such films as Turbulence and The Relic.
Willis O'Brien :

- Special effects pioneer, famous for King Kong.