The Secret Science Behind Movie Stunts & Special Effects

The Secret Science Behind Movie Stunts & Special Effects
Author: Steve Wolf
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781602390409

Steve Wolf has been shot, set on fire, tossed from buildings;he’s even fallen from mountains. During 20 years of stunt and special effects coordinating, Wolf has worked on movies thatinclude Tom Cruise's The Firm, Tom Hanks' Cast Away, and Paramount’s Hustle and Flow. He's engineered effects forAmerica's Most Wanted, Law and Order, David Letterman, and Whitney Houston, and holds world records for zip lines and explosions. Much of his work looks dangerous, but in his fun and educational book Wolf reveals how everything’s done safely using simple school science. You'll understand the physical science that goes into movie work, and appreciate how learning science can open doors to exciting careers.

Secret Science Behind Movie Stunts & Special Effects

Secret Science Behind Movie Stunts & Special Effects
Author: Steve Wolf
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing, Incorporated
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2008-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781599053868

Shot, set on fire, tossed from buildings, and thrown off mountains, Steve Wolf coordinates stunts and special effect for Hollywood action movies. He's worked with dozens of stars. Much of his work looks dangerous, but in this student text, he explains how he uses basic science to make his stunts as safe as they are exciting. Loaded with fascinating facts, safety tips, informative diagrams, and amazing photographs of actual movie stunts and effects, this book makes science thrilling. Softcover. The 24-page Teacher's Resource Guide ties the text to the science standards with curriculum-based activities. Each of the 18 reproducible activity pages give students the tools and strategies to explore and understand the concepts presented in each section of the book. FEATURES: Student Book is 192-pages, Teacher's Resource Guide is 24-pages, 18 reproducible activity pages give students the tools and strategies to explore the text, Amazing color photography of live action stunts on actual movie sets, Extensive glossary of important science concepts, Appendix, index, and periodic table of elements to further explore science. SAMPLE CONTENTS: Atmospherics, Chemical Reactions, Compressing Gasses, Einstein's Rule of Simplicity, Pressure & Force, Simple Machines, States of Matter. COMPLETE SET INCLUDES: 20 Books (20 each of 1 title) View more information about Steve Wolf and his incredible secret movie science by visiting our website at www.sdlback.com/moviescience

Movie Special Effects

Movie Special Effects
Author: Liz Miles
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781410934161

Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.

Movie Stunt Worker

Movie Stunt Worker
Author: William David Thomas
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781608701728

Some people do their jobs in Arctic blizzards or fierce storms on the high seas. For some people, crawling through dark caves, climbing into sewers, searching through animal droppings, or even driving a car off a cliff is all in a day's work. Who does jobs like these, why do they do them, and how do they stay safe doing them? You'll find out in Dirty and Dangerous Jobs. The men and women who drive race cars get a lot of attention. But behind the scenes, all of these people have a pit crew that helps them win races. Pit crew workers must change tires, add fuel, and make repairs at lightning speed during every race. It's greasy, smelly, often dangerous work-and they wouldn't have it any other way. Book jacket.

The Secret Science Behind Movie Stunts & Special Effects

The Secret Science Behind Movie Stunts & Special Effects
Author: Steve Wolf
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publ
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2008-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1599053853

Describes how stunt performers, camera trickery, and computer graphics are used to create illusions of reality in movies.

Film

Film
Author:
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2010
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 0816080763

Profiles film careers, with information on work settings, job outlook, education and training, skill requirements, earnings, and advancement opportunities.

What I Really Want to Do on Set in Hollywood

What I Really Want to Do on Set in Hollywood
Author: Brian Dzyak
Publisher: Lone Eagle
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2010-05-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0307875164

Go Hollywood—with a complete, insightful look at the biggest jobs on the movie set. What I Really Want to Do on Set in Hollywood is one-stop shopping for anyone who wants to work in film. It's the only behind-the-scenes title that offers a detailed look at the industry explores more than 35 jobs from around the film industry. A must-have for anyone interested in Hollywood.

How to Analyze the Films of James Cameron

How to Analyze the Films of James Cameron
Author: Susan E. Hamen
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1617830887

Provides a closer look at James Cameron and offers suggestions for analyzing his films, including ALIENS, the TERMINATOR, TITANIC, and AVATAR.

On the Film Set

On the Film Set
Author: Richard Spilsbury
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2008-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781410931788

When does a dolly help the film crew? What is CGI? How does a cobweb shooter work? Technology at Work looks at the machines and tools that make things work in our daily lives. From tiny microchips, to huge aeroplanes, this series look into the hidden world of everyday machinery and technology.

Cool Careers Without College for Film and TV Buffs

Cool Careers Without College for Film and TV Buffs
Author: Melanie Apel
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2007-08-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1435847849

Many careers in the film and television industry are highly technical, but you don’t need an advanced education to succeed because apprenticeship rather than formal schooling has been the traditional route to success. This guide offers basic helpful tips on finding a career in television and film, from acting to working behind the scenes.