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Industrial Light & Magic
Industrial Light & Magic: into the Digital Realm
VG/VG 1st ed 1996 very substantial illustrated hardback, unclipped DJ. Light rubbing to jacket, light shelf-wear only, internally unmarked. Quantity 1. Shipped 3. Film, Radio & Television; 1852276061. ISBN/ 9781852276065. The book is available to view in-person at our Cambridge hub. The photos provided are of the actual book for sale, further condition-specific photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory 098580.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 1996
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January 26, 2012
This book carries on the story started in Industrial Light and Magic the art of special effects and take the company through the budding era of digital and computerised special effects - from its early days (they pioneered the technology in starwars Return of the Jedi) through to at the time of the books printing pretty revolutionary films. As a result the book does feel slightly dated - even more so that the first volume - as with that you KNEW you were looking at models and camera effects - here you KNOW you are looking at computer generated images - the difference is that with models you feel a warm and nostalgic - with early computer graphic you feel a little cheated - even more so after we now take for granted films like AVATAR. But please do not think i am being negative or too harsh with this - there are still models (for example the Last Crusade) and amazing computer graphics - (for example the terminator films) - the problem is that these ARE the best in the business and they set the bar even higher with each breakthrough and creation.
If you love films and special effects this is one you need to read.
If you love films and special effects this is one you need to read.
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May 22, 2026An essential book about optical and digital effects, and the transition period between them. The author’s bonfires as a Cinefex writer are apparent in the prose which balances careful technical descriptions with the insights and anecdotes of the ILM-ers themselves. It makes for a great coffee table book, of course, but each chapter is an interesting standalone article. Even the ILM timeline reference in the back is sprinkled with interesting recollections. I found this in a charity shop and will treasure it.
December 4, 2012
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Terminator, Ghostbusters, The Mask are just some movies that have benefited from Industrial Light & Magic, the special effects studios George Lucas created to provide effects for his Star Wars movies. Today, the studio has gone on to create even more visuals for the ever demanding entertainment industry.
This book takes a comprehensive look into the history of Industrial Light & Magic since it was founded in 1975. It is packed with production stories on the movies the studio has worked on. It answers a lot of question in respect to how certain effects are created and shot. The writeup is filled with numerous quotes from the crew and they provides very interesting view points.
The book is published in 1996 and naturally it doesn't feature the recent movies. But still, it's really cool to look at how movies are made back in those days, and how it has evolved. At 328 pages fill with information, this book is a great resource for movie makers and people interested in movie making.
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Terminator, Ghostbusters, The Mask are just some movies that have benefited from Industrial Light & Magic, the special effects studios George Lucas created to provide effects for his Star Wars movies. Today, the studio has gone on to create even more visuals for the ever demanding entertainment industry.
This book takes a comprehensive look into the history of Industrial Light & Magic since it was founded in 1975. It is packed with production stories on the movies the studio has worked on. It answers a lot of question in respect to how certain effects are created and shot. The writeup is filled with numerous quotes from the crew and they provides very interesting view points.
The book is published in 1996 and naturally it doesn't feature the recent movies. But still, it's really cool to look at how movies are made back in those days, and how it has evolved. At 328 pages fill with information, this book is a great resource for movie makers and people interested in movie making.
February 20, 2017
Catching ILM at their prime - the 80s and early 90s - this is full of great information and even better pictures, detailing the operation across all of its range (films, TV, commercials). There's an attempt to explain the digital revolution but, for me, it got confused and tech-heavy and suffers for that. Four stars for the practical effects bits, two for the digital.
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December 18, 2007Ginnie - get for Scott?
April 25, 2014
Muy detallado y exhaustivo libro sobre la mítica compañía de efectos especiales. Repleto de imágenes curiosas y anécdotas.
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