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Describes how stunt performers, camera trickery, and computer graphics are used to create illusions of reality in movies.
Shot, set on fire, tossed from buildings, and thrown off mountains, Steve Wolf coordinates stunts and special effect for Hollywood action movies. He's worked with dozens of stars. Much of his work looks dangerous, but in this student text, he explains how he uses basic science to make his stunts as safe as they are exciting. Loaded with fascinating facts, safety tips, informative diagrams, and amazing photographs of actual movie stunts and effects, this book makes science thrilling. Softcover. The 24-page Teacher's Resource Guide ties the text to the science standards with curriculum-based activities. Each of the 18 reproducible activity pages give students the tools and strategies to explore and understand the concepts presented in each section of the book. FEATURES: Student Book is 192-pages, Teacher's Resource Guide is 24-pages, 18 reproducible activity pages give students the tools and strategies to explore the text, Amazing color photography of live action stunts on actual movie sets, Extensive glossary of important science concepts, Appendix, index, and periodic table of elements to further explore science. SAMPLE CONTENTS: Atmospherics, Chemical Reactions, Compressing Gasses, Einstein's Rule of Simplicity, Pressure & Force, Simple Machines, States of Matter. COMPLETE SET INCLUDES: 20 Books (20 each of 1 title) View more information about Steve Wolf and his incredible secret movie science by visiting our website at www.sdlback.com/moviescience
Describes how stunt performers, camera trickery, and computer graphics are used to create illusions of reality in movies.
Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.
Reveals the behind-the-scenes production secrets of the Hollywood films of the 1950s.
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.
Some people do their jobs in Arctic blizzards or fierce storms on the high seas. For some people, crawling through dark caves, climbing into sewers, searching through animal droppings, or even driving a car off a cliff is all in a day's work. Who does jobs like these, why do they do them, and how do they stay safe doing them? You'll find out in Dirty and Dangerous Jobs. The men and women who drive race cars get a lot of attention. But behind the scenes, all of these people have a pit crew that helps them win races. Pit crew workers must change tires, add fuel, and make repairs at lightning speed during every race. It's greasy, smelly, often dangerous work-and they wouldn't have it any other way. Book jacket.
Unveils the world of illusion created by special effects and stunts in motion pictures.