Spectacular Special Effects

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What is Spectacular Special Effects about?

How do filmmakers make monsters appear, buildings explode and actors seem to vanish? This fascinating guide explores the secrets behind spectacular special effects, from computer-generated imagery and clever camera tricks to make-up, models and pyrotechnics. Discover how blockbuster films create impossible worlds, then learn about simple effects you can safely try for a school play or home project. Packed with explanations, examples and eye-catching illustrations, it reveals the science, skill and imagination behind movie magic.

About the author

Diana Kimpton is a UK author who loves writing stories for children. She is best known for her Pony-Mad Princess series, which follows the adventures of Princess Ellie and her ponies. Diana enjoys making up fun tales that spark the imagination, and she hopes her books inspire children to read and dream big.