Series:

Movie Magic

10 total works

Cover of Animation

Animation

by Sara Green

Published 1 August 2019

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Animal Performers

by Sara Green

Published 1 August 2018
Did you know that the Labrador retriever that starred in Marley and Me was a rescue dog from a shelter in Florida? His is a true rags-to-riches story! This title explores the history of animals in entertainment while highlighting some of the pet pals we have grown to love on the silver screen!

Cover of Special Effects

Special Effects

by Sara Green

Published 1 August 2018
The action of the big screen--car crashes, torrential rainfall, ships sinking--is the work of special effects! Directors and crews use anything they can to create a real and captivating experience. Enormous models, airplane engines, controlled fires, and much more create the excitement we all crave! Young readers will marvel over this behind-the-scenes look at how movies are made.

Cover of Visual Effects

Visual Effects

by Sara Green

Published 1 August 2019

Cover of On-Screen Vehicles

On-Screen Vehicles

by Sara Green

Published 1 August 2019

Cover of Motion Capture

Motion Capture

by Sara Green

Published 1 August 2019

Cover of Camera Tricks

Camera Tricks

by Sara Green

Published 1 August 2018

Is it a space adventure or slit scan? The camera technique slit scan has been used to create the illusion of flying through space in movies like 2001 A Space Odyssey. Young readers will read about the camera tricks and special equipment used to create the jaw-dropping effects of motion pictures in Camera Tricks.

Cover of Costumes and Props

Costumes and Props

by Sara Green

Published 1 August 2018
Costumes and props fill the sets of films! From tiny, frozen blueberries in The Hunger Games to a 108-pound gown in the 1938 film Marie Antoinette, they take on many shapes and sizes. Today, some are even created through 3D printing! This title weaves through the costumes and props of our favorite films while captivating readers with relevant photos and riveting film facts.

Cover of Stunts

Stunts

by Sara Green

Published 1 August 2018
Tom Cruise performed his own stunts for the film Mission Impossible: The Ghost Protocol, which included dangling 1,700 feet from the world’s tallest building! Students will explore the extreme amount of planning, equipment, training, and expertise that goes into the stunts performed in films as they dive into this action-packed title.

Cover of Makeup

Makeup

by Sara Green

Published 1 August 2018
During the filming of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter’s scar was painted on 5,800 times! About 2,000 of those were painted on Daniel Radcliffe who played Harry Potter. This title explores the makeup, tools, and effects used to create everything from the scariest of monsters to the most elegant ladies.