Season 1

01 Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors Episode 124th June 1994 Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy. 02 Optical Effects: Optical Illusions Episode 21st July 1994 How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi. 03 Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation Episode 38th July 1994 Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur. 04 Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts Episode 415th July 1994 Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger. 05 Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder Episode 522nd July 1994 Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman. 06 Ride Films: Riding the Movies Episode 629th July 1994 Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure. 07 Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious Episode 75th August 1994 Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls. 08 Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art Episode 812th August 1994 How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values. 09 Computer Animation: Electric Dreams Episode 919th August 1994 Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus. 10 Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away Episode 1026th August 1994 The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus. 11 Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection Episode 112nd September 1994 How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 12 Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time Episode 129th September 1994 How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett. 13 Atmospheric Effects: Eye of the Storm Episode 1316th September 1994 How weather is created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 Clint Eastwood film, In the Line of Fire, and the 1994 Coen Brothers film, The Hudsucker Proxy. 14 Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers Episode 1423rd September 1994 Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial. 15 Sound Effects: Audio Awareness Episode 1530th September 1994 16 Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts Episode 167th October 1994 How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things. 17 Weapons: Hits and Misses Episode 1714th October 1994 How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man. 18 Physical Effects: Causes and Effects Episode 1821st October 1994 How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.