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» 'How Stuff Works' list of Visual Effects articles    'How Stuff Works' has a good overview of serveral Visual Effects processes as well as Feature Film case studies    http://www.howstuffworks.com/search.php?terms=Visual+Effects

» Blood and Media    Personal commentary discussing the realism of blood shown in movies.    http://www.spark-online.com/september00/media/hansen.html

» Cinefex    The ultimate in visual effects journalism. Cinefex takes its readers on a dynamic behind-the-scenes journey through the filmmaking process, with details of upcoming films with special effects.    http://www.cinefex.com/

» EscapeStudios - School of Visual Effects    EscapeStudios, London school of visual effects, runs courses in 2D visual effects and 3D computer animation, using the latest tools and packages including Maya, Softimage XSI and Shake.    http://www.escapestudios.co.uk/

» Highend2d.com    Technical resource for 2D Compositing with an emphasis on Feature Film work. Hosts several high quality discussion lists.    http://www.fxshare.com

» Inside Skywalker Ranch    Fan's visit inside of LucasArts, Industrial Light and Magic, and Skywalker Ranch    http://www.insideskywalkerranch.com/

» KODAK: Motion Picture Imaging    Good general information and Case Studies related to Film and Digital Film. Includes an informative Glossary.    http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/

» Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere Filmstrip    Step by step instructions on how to create light sabre effects, by Darel Finley.    http://www.alienryderflex.com/rotoscope/

» Special Effects Homepage    Site concerning special effects from large companies, as well as how-to's for low budget effects aimed at independent filmmakers.    http://www.angelfire.com/movies/nobudgetsfx/index.html

» The Art and Science of Movie Special Effects    Daniel Sudhakar discusses special effects including blue screen, computer animation, compositing and relevant scientific principles.    http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Makeup/9472/sfx.htm

» The Revolution of Special Effects in Movies    Article by Luis Carrera and Monica Bustamante about the history and uses of special effects.    http://utminers.utep.edu/lacarrera

» Unofficial Industrial Light and Magic Website    Information on special effects company, its employees, its work, and its techniques.    http://www.ilmfan.com/

» Visual Effects Headquarters    Magazine for professionals in the visual effects industry. Read reviews of work done for such films as Turbulence and The Relic.    http://www.vfxhq.com/

» Willis O'Brien    Special effects pioneer, famous for King Kong.    http://www2.netdoor.com/~campbab/Obie.html