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» The Art and Science of Movie Special Effects - Daniel Sudhakar discusses special effects including blue screen, computer animation, compositing and relevant scientific principles.

» Blood and Media - Personal commentary discussing the realism of blood shown in movies.

» 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.

» 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.

» Highend2d.com - Technical resource for 2D Compositing with an emphasis on Feature Film work. Hosts several high quality discussion lists.

» '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

» Inside Skywalker Ranch - Fan's visit inside of LucasArts, Industrial Light and Magic, and Skywalker Ranch

» KODAK: Motion Picture Imaging - Good general information and Case Studies related to Film and Digital Film. Includes an informative Glossary.

» Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere Filmstrip - Step by step instructions on how to create light sabre effects, by Darel Finley.

» Special Effects Homepage - Site concerning special effects from large companies, as well as how-to's for low budget effects aimed at independent filmmakers.

» Unofficial Industrial Light and Magic Website - Information on special effects company, its employees, its work, and its techniques.

» Visual Effects Headquarters - Magazine for professionals in the visual effects industry. Read reviews of work done for such films as Turbulence and The Relic.

» Willis O'Brien - Special effects pioneer, famous for King Kong.

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