Turner, Douglas

Willis Obrien's Gwangi: Technical Supplement

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ISBN 13:
9781500899332
author:
Turner, Douglas
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
80
Dimensions:
27.9 x 21.6 x 0.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Film & Video Art
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£22.07

Description

Willis O'Brien's Gwangi Technical Supplement is a unique document prepared by the visual effects genius behind King Kong. This technical supplement details all the various elements required to produce the intricate visual imagery that O'Brien was famous for, including live-action, animation, background plates, process screens, miniatures, optical printing, and mechanical effects. The supplement provides an insight into O'Brien's meticulous planning and attention to detail, as well as his innovative approach to combining different techniques to achieve the desired effect. With numerous artists employed to illustrate the action and visual effects scenes, this document is a fascinating look at the technical aspects of filmmaking in the early 20th century. The supplement is presented here in its original form, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of O'Brien's work on Gwangi, an epic movie that was never completed.

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