Turner, Douglas
Willis Obrien's Gwangi: Technical Supplement
- 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
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.