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"Designing Movie Creatures and Characters" delves into the artistry behind iconic films like King Kong and Star Wars. It features interviews with designers and technicians who bring characters to life, showcasing their creative processes and techniques through exclusive behind-the-scenes images. Ideal for aspiring artists and animators.

Traces the history and evolution of motion picture special effects from silent films' smoke and mirrors to computer-assisted effects, and dissects such components as optical illusions, models, animation, and makeup and sound effects.