Spectacular Special Effects

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This book reveals the sensational secrets of movie special effects, designed for older children. It begins with the ancient Greeks, who used cranes to bring their gods to the stage. Today, we can create walking aliens, prehistoric reptiles, and attacking monsters with the help of computers. The book humorously uncovers the behind-the-scenes magic of computer tricks and introduces some simple techniques that can be used in school performances, accompanied by plenty of entertaining illustrations.