Visual or special effects are intended to heighten the realism or visual excitement of the film. They can be added either during filming, or afterward during the production process. Some examples include fake weather, explosions, and computer renderings of backgrounds. Companies@ (43) 1. EscapeStudios - School of Visual Effects - EscapeStudios, London school of visual effects, runs courses in 2D visual effects and 3D computer animation, using the latest tools and packages including Maya, Softimage XSI and Shake. 2. Inside Skywalker Ranch - Fan's visit inside of LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Ranch 3. 'How Stuff Works' list of Visual Effects articles - 'How Stuff Works' has a good overview of serveral Visual Effects processes as well as Feature Film case studies 4. Blood and Media - Personal commentary discussing the realism of blood shown in movies. 5. Cinefex - The ultimate in visual effects journalism. Cinefex takes its readers on a dynamic behind-the-scenes journey through the filmmaking process, with details of upcoming films with special effects. 6. Highend2d.com NEW! - Technical resource for 2D Compositing with an emphasis on Feature Film work. Hosts several high quality discussion lists. 7. KODAK: Motion Picture Imaging - Good general information and Case Studies related to Film and Digital Film. Contains an informative Glossary. 8. Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere Filmstrip - Step by step instructions on how to create light sabre effects, by Darel Finley. 9. Special Effects Homepage - Site concerning special effects from large companies, as well as how-tos for low budget effects aimed at independent filmmakers. 10. The Art and Science of Special Effects - Movie fan Daniel Sudhakar discusses special effects including blue screens and computer animation. 11. The Revolution of Special Effects in Movies - Article by Luis Carrera and Monica Bustamante about the history and uses of special effects. 12. Unofficial Industrial Light and Magic Website - Information on special effects company, its employees, its work, and its techniques. 13. Visual Effects Headquarters - Magazine for professionals in the visual effects industry. Read reviews of work done for such films as Turbulence and The Relic. 14. Willis O'Brien - Special effects pioneer, famous for King Kong.

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