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CONTENTS

Introduction

Part I VISUAL EFFECTS IN REVIEW

Chapter 1 The “Good” Old Days: Visual Effects before Computers

Stop-Motion Animation

Puppets and Animatronics

Matte Paintings

In-Camera Miniatures

Hanging Miniatures with Live Action

Miniatures with Composited Elements

Front and Rear Projection

Forced Perspective with Live Action

Blue- or Greenscreen Composites

In-Camera Practical Effects

Special (Mechanical) Effects and Visual Effects

Chapter 2 Digital Effects: The 15-minute Version

Two-Dimensional (2D) vs. Three-Dimensional (3D) CGI

Creating a Digital Image

Building Digital Models

Texturing, Painting, and Lighting

Miniatures vs. Digital Models

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