This text covers various techniques that can be utilized in television and video for creating special effects with the use of sound, camcorder, computerization, mirrors, periscopes, polystyrene modelling, moulds and latex casting, models and miniatures, colour separation overlay and more. (view table of contents)

Product Description: This unique book, now into its third edition, is the most comprehensive work on practical television special effects ever compiled. From the simplest item - clothes peg switch used to safeguard actors taking part in live battle scenes - to a description of the elctronic inlay equipment installed in modern studios, Special Effects in Television covers every aspect and craft involved in this area of television production...read more

Product Description: 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...read more

Provides simple instructions for creating ghosts, buildings, ships, fires, death rays, blizzards, explosions and other effects on film with a minimum of expense