Category Archives: Special Effects

Blog posts about creating special effects for movies

May 30

What We’ve Learned Since Malfhok

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Jordan

It was recently brought to our attention that the new Computer character in Month of the Novel Season 2 is not unlike Malfhok in appearance. You remember Malfhok, right? He was the floating head who played a pretty large role … Read More →

Posted in Blog, Movies, Special Effects | Tagged behind the scenes, green screen, isundae, Month of the Novel Season 2, Special Effects | 3 Comments

Mar 12

Steep Gradient (Wipe) Ahead

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Jordan

All trucks use low gear! Seriously, though. Recently, I learned about a very neat transition in Final Cut. Introducing… The Gradient Wipe! (Disclaimer: Remember when I talked about cheesy transitions? A gradient wipe can be just as cheesy if you … Read More →

Posted in Blog, Editing, Special Effects, Tips and Tricks | Tagged effects, final cut, gradient wipe, matte, national treasure, photoshop, transitions, useful | Leave a comment

Feb 24

Book Review: The DV Rebel’s Guide

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Jordan

Summary A guide to doing things with your indie film that all other books tell you not to do. You will learn the basics of color correction, the basics of safely using guns, the basics of story, more than the … Read More →

Posted in Blog, Books, Special Effects | Tagged action, cinematography, effects, indie film, planning, review, squibs, Stu Maschwitz | Leave a comment

Nov 05

Behind the Scenes of the Tower Top

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Jordan

(This video references part 10 of iSundae II: Attack of the Cones. You may want to view that part before you view this video.) Your patience has been rewarded. Here, at long last, is the tower top behind the scenes … Read More →

Posted in Blog, Editing, Movies, Special Effects, Video | Tagged duel, effects, isundae-ii-behind-the-scenes, tower | 1 Comment

Dec 12

A Blob Named Bob

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Rebekah

I seem to have a learning disability that shows itself in an innate failure to recognize when I’m licked. For instance, last movie’s monster fight was. . .how shall I say this? . . . a bit disappointing.

Posted in Blog, Special Effects | Tagged cardboard, model, monster head, swamp monster | 2 Comments

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Category Archives: Special Effects

What We’ve Learned Since Malfhok

Steep Gradient (Wipe) Ahead

Book Review: The DV Rebel’s Guide

Behind the Scenes of the Tower Top

A Blob Named Bob

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