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Simple Special FX

We show you how to pull off three simple special effects using just the camera and the subject's reaction to sell the illusion. Learn how to make realistic look …

• Basic Movie SFX

  We show you how to pull off two basic special effects using cross dissolves, overlays, cropping and layers. Both the Star Trek effect and the Multiplicity effec …
• Light Saber FX

  We show you the step-by-step process of how to pull off the Light Saber special effect. Everything from building the Light Saber to Rotoscoping.
• Creating Design Elements: Ink Spreads and Ink Drops

  How to use everyday household items to create ink drop and ink spread visual design elements for titles and graphics.

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