1x1 - Creature Makeup: Masks and Mirrors

June 24, 1994

Prosthetic molds, masks, and makeup with an emphasis on the 1994 fantasy/comedy, Cabin Boy.

1x2 - Optical Effects: Optical Illusions

July 1, 1994

How optical shots are composited with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.

1x3 - Creature Articulation: The Art of Imitation

July 8, 1994

Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.

1x4 - Miniature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts

July 15, 1994

Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.

1x5 - Forced Perspective: Eye of the Beholder

July 22, 1994

Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.

1x6 - Ride Films: Riding the Movies

July 29, 1994

Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.

1x7 - Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious

August 5, 1994

Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.

1x8 - Matte Paintings: The Panoramic Art

August 12, 1994

How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.

1x9 - Computer Animation: Electric Dreams

August 19, 1994

Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.

1x10 - Cinematic Flight: Up, Up and Away

August 26, 1994

The history of flight in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.

1x11 - Models and Miniatures: A Model of Perfection

September 2, 1994

How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

1x12 - Stop Motion Animation: One Step at a Time

September 9, 1994

How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.

1x14 - Digital Enhancement: Painting by Numbers

September 23, 1994

Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls and a Kodak commercial.

1x15 - Sound Effects: Audio Awareness

September 30, 1994

1x16 - Pyrotechnics: Bombs and Other Blasts

October 7, 1994

How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.

1x17 - Weapons: Hits and Misses

October 14, 1994

How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.

1x18 - Physical Effects: Causes and Effects

October 21, 1994

How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.