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| | The Art and Science of Movie Special Effects |
| | Daniel Sudhakar discusses special effects including blue screen, computer animation, compositing and relevant scientific principles.
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| | Blood and Media |
| | Personal commentary discussing the realism of blood shown in movies.
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| | Cinefex |
| | The ultimate in visual effects journalism. Cinefex takes its readers on a dynamic behind-the-scenes journey through the filmmaking process, with details of upcoming films with special effects.
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| | EscapeStudios - School of Visual Effects |
| | EscapeStudios, London school of visual effects, runs courses in 2D visual effects and 3D computer animation, using the latest tools and packages including Maya, Softimage XSI and Shake.
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| | Highend2d.com |
| | Technical resource for 2D Compositing with an emphasis on Feature Film work. Hosts several high quality discussion lists.
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| | 'How Stuff Works' list of Visual Effects articles |
| | 'How Stuff Works' has a good overview of serveral Visual Effects processes as well as Feature Film case studies
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| | Inside Skywalker Ranch |
| | Fan's visit inside of LucasArts, Industrial Light and Magic, and Skywalker Ranch
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| | KODAK: Motion Picture Imaging |
| | Good general information and Case Studies related to Film and Digital Film. Includes an informative Glossary.
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| | Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere Filmstrip |
| | Step by step instructions on how to create light sabre effects, by Darel Finley.
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| | Special Effects Homepage |
| | Site concerning special effects from large companies, as well as how-to's for low budget effects aimed at independent filmmakers.
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