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  • Hardcover: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press (6 Jul 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0240801083
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240801087
  • Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 324,275 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Whether you are a working professional, a performance student or just interested in the techniques behind the effects, Secrets of Hollywood Special Effects provides the insights you've been looking for. This text is the comprehensive guide to special effects.

Many different kinds of effects are covered, including chemicals, pyrotechnics, weapons, levitation and weather. Written by a recognized expert in the field, this book contains over 200 illustrations and diagrams providing in depth coverage of every detail. Case studies and a "behind the scenes" look at the 'The Fisher King' are included.

Perfect for the professional or for the performance student.
Covers a wide variety of effects and techniques.
Numerous case studies and illustrations are included.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book which finally reveals the important secrets, 10 Jul 2001
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Anybody studying or interested in the world of visual effects must read this book. It contains the basic and advanced principles for creating all the major types of physical effects which are as relevant today as they ever were. If you can think of a visual effect then this book will show you how to produce it. EXCELLENT!
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4.0 out of 5 stars It's not entirely correct, 28 Sep 2002
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Although this is a good book, which I can recommend, it contains some erroneous references in the pyrotechnics section. The (late) author repeatedly and incorrectly refers to the act of setting any device off as 'detonating', where many of the explosives he is talking about 'deflagrate', which is an entirely different phenomenon. Sorry to get technical, but you would expect a book that gets technical with the effects would get it right. It is also said that normal pyrotechic based fuse can be initiated with a blasting machine, which is also nonsense.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The special effect bible, 24 Dec 1998
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Nothing compares to this book when it comes to special effects, the incredible amount of information is hard to find outside of this book
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