This is a reference book aimed at anyone involved in the making of special effects, whether they are professionals or students of television production. The book covers: popping champagne corks; bullet and bomb effects; recent advances in Chroma key and electronic matting; overturning stunt vehicles in motion; "Animatronics" box frames; light projectors; and robot motion control for cameras. This revised edition also includes a new chapter on effects and props for TV commercials. Attention is given to rules of conduct and procedure for those engaged in dangerous sequences. The treatment gives descriptions of equipment, working principles and type of effect obtained.
- ISBN10 0240513614
- ISBN13 9780240513614
- Publish Date 2 June 1993
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 June 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Focal Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 284
- Language English