Category Archives: Special Effects

Blog posts about creating special effects for movies

Nov 21

Keyframe Animation Effects

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Jordan

If your video editing software includes keyframing, you’re in luck. During the editing process of iSundae II, I have come to realize how useful this feature can be. Here’s a few effects that I’ve been using it for.

Posted in Special Effects | Tagged final cut express, isundae ii, isundae-ii-behind-the-scenes, keyframe animation, layering, matte, movie | 5 Comments

Sep 27

An Update on iSundae II

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Jordan

Hey, folks! Here’s another update on iSundae II. We’re still working, and working, and working…

Posted in Blog, Editing, Movies, Sound Effects, Special Effects | Tagged didjeridoo, isundae ii | Leave a comment

Jul 03

Dissecting an iSundae II Effects Shot

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Jordan

Don’t worry. This is not nearly as gross as a frog. Besides, in my opinion, this is a whole lot more interesting. Read on, and you’ll discover how we transformed five guards into a roomful.

Posted in Blog, Editing, Movies, Special Effects | Tagged chroma keying, final cut express, isundae-ii-behind-the-scenes, layering | 2 Comments

Aug 09

Think Inside the Box – The Making of Malfhok

Posted on August 9, 2006 by Jordan

Malfhok is a very key character in iSundae. He tells about the background history, and generally supplies the stuff the audience needs. He was the first character conceived for the film, and also the one that caused the most trouble. … Read More →

Posted in Blog, Movies, Special Effects | Tagged chroma key, difficulty, floating head, green screen, isundae | 2 Comments

Jul 18

A Lava Lake in a 9 x 13 pan

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Ruth

One of the special effects in iSundae involved creating a lava lake of gigantic proportions for our main characters to cross. Now, we obviously didn’t have room to build an in-ground lava lake in the backyard, so we resorted to … Read More →

Posted in Blog, Movies, Special Effects | Tagged isundae, jello, lava lake, pepper | 5 Comments

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Category Archives: Special Effects

Keyframe Animation Effects

An Update on iSundae II

Dissecting an iSundae II Effects Shot

Think Inside the Box – The Making of Malfhok

A Lava Lake in a 9 x 13 pan

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