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Presents a behind-the-scenes look at some of the magic of the movies including the puppetry techniques used in ET, the animation in Toy Story, and much more.

An exploration of motion picture special effects that discusses stunts, makeup, sequencing, and mixing and describes how fires, storms, sets, and models are created.

Describes various techniques used by moviemakers to create "impossible" situations and creatures that appear real to the audience.

Examines developments in the world of communications technology as they relate to film and photography, looking at cameras and types of film, digital cameras, satellite sensors, modern technology in the cinema, holograms and fractals, space photography, filming inside the body, and underwater cameras.

Examines how special effects and stunts are created in such movies as "Jason and the Argonauts" and "Star Wars," and profiles classic stunts and stunt doubles.

This book looks at how movies and videos are made and how they have changed over the years.

Describes the invention of the motion picture, the impact it has had on modern culture, and the patterns of change that resulted from its discovery and use.

Examines the ways in which movies have changed since 1968, looking at developments in content, demographics, theater design, projection systems, cinematography, and release print technology.

Profiles eight inventors of motion picture technology, including W.

Presents a guide to making Hollywood-style movies on a teen-affordable budget with digital video equipment, discussing how to develop a story, plan for production, and shoot, edit, and release the movie, and including a DVD with clips and tips.

Details careers in the art of animation and special effects.

Examines the history of computer animation, how it is used to produce video games, how computer animators depict human characteristics on screen, and the future of the industry; and include profiles of computer animators as well as suggestions for further reading and related Web sites.

Presents an overview of the history of motion pictures before Hollywood, from the shadow plays and projection shows used by scientist, magicians, and lanternists, to the first films of the late nineteenth century, and provides an in-depth look at how movies came to be.

Presents an introduction to the impact of special effects on the movie industry, from dinosaurs and alien monsters, to spaceships and exploding planets, explaining how these effects are created and accomplished.

Presents the technical aspects of making movies.