'How Stuff Works' list of Visual Effects articles - http://www.howstuffworks.com/search.php?terms=Visual+Effects
'How Stuff Works' has a good overview of several Visual Effects processes as well as Feature Film case studies |
Blood and Media - http://www.spark-online.com/september00/media/hansen.html
Personal commentary discussing the realism of blood shown in movies. |
EscapeStudios - School of Visual Effects - http://www.escapestudios.co.uk/
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. |
Highend2d.com - http://www.fxshare.com
Technical resource for 2D Compositing with an emphasis on Feature Film work. Hosts several high quality discussion lists. |
http://www.cinefex.com/ - http://www.cinefex.com/
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. |
Inside Skywalker Ranch - http://www.insideskywalkerranch.com/
Fan's visit inside of LucasArts, Industrial Light and Magic, and Skywalker Ranch |
KODAK: Motion Picture Imaging - http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/
Good general information and Case Studies related to Film and Digital Film. Includes an informative Glossary. |
Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere Filmstrip - http://www.alienryderflex.com/rotoscope/
Step by step instructions on how to create light sabre effects, by Darel Finley. |
Special Effects Homepage - http://www.angelfire.com/movies/nobudgetsfx/index.html
Site concerning special effects from large companies, as well as how-to's for low budget effects aimed at independent filmmakers. |
Unofficial Industrial Light and Magic Website - http://www.ilmfan.com/
Information on special effects company, its employees, its work, and its techniques. |