Masters of FX: Behind the Scenes with Geniuses of Visual and Special Effects

By Ian Failes

It would be rare these days to find a film that did not in some way depend on the magic of visual effects, from the raging computer-generated dinosaurs in Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park , to the fantastical worlds of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland , and the photoreal tiger and ocean in Ang Lee's Life of Pi. Through interviews with 16 of the leading effects pioneers from around the world (see list below) , author Ian Failes explores the making of some of the most memorable film sequences ever produced, showcasing the shift from practical to digital magic with original behind-the-scenes imagery, shot breakdowns, and detailed explanations of some of the secrets behind the making of cinema's most extraordinary creations. Visual effects artists and films discussed include: Dennis Muren ( Star Wars: Episodes IV-VI; Terminator 2: Judgment Day; Jurassic Park; A.I. Artificial Intelligence; War of the Worlds ) Bill Westenhofer ( Babe: Pig in the City; Cats & Dogs; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; The Golden Compass; Life of Pi ) Joe Letteri ( The Lord of the Rings trilogy; King Kong; Avatar; Planet of the Apes ; The Hobbit trilogy) Rob Legato ( Apollo 13; Titanic; The Aviator; Hugo ) Paul Franklin ( Pitch Black; Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy ; Inception; Interstellar ) Richard Edlund ( Star Wars: Episodes IV-VI; Raiders of the Lost Ark; Ghostbusters; Multiplicity ); Edson Williams ( X-Men: The Last Stand; The Curious Case of Benjamin Button; The Social Network; Captain America films) Karen Goulekas ( Godzilla; The Day After Tomorrow; 10,000 BC; Green Lantern ); Chris Corbould ( Golden Eye; Die Another Day; Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy; Inception ); Ian Hunter ( The X-Files; The Dark Knight; The Dark Knight Rises; Inception; Interstellar ) John Rosengrant ( Terminator films ; Jurassic Park; Iron Man films ; Real Steel )

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138845965
• ISBN13: 9781138845961
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.2" x 10.0"