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Make: Making for the Movies: The Art and Science of Practical Effects in Film

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Management number 232084996 Release Date 2026/06/18 List Price US$13.79 Model Number 232084996
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Explore the making part of filmmaking!Film is the art of suspension of disbelief, but making is the craft that’s behind it all. Special effects guru Jesse Velez shares his expertise in practical effects, teaching the clever techniques and physical artistry used in cinema.From tricking the eye with miniatures and "forced perspective" to creating the illusion of life through animatronics, puppetry, and costumes, Jesse explains how movie magic is really movie science and engineering.With curious experiments to demonstrate foundational concepts, Making for the Movies is part how-to book and part reference guide that explain how and why 100-year-old methods still used in film today. Read more

ISBN10 1680458655
ISBN13 978-1680458657
Edition 1st
Language English
Publisher Make Community, LLC
Dimensions 8.5 x 2 x 8.5 inches
Item Weight 1.11 pounds
Print length 300 pages
Publication date November 3, 2026

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