Performing Illusions
Dan North
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Performing Illusions
by Dan North
Published
December 31, 2003
Publisher
Wallflower Press
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9781905674541
ISBN-10
1905674546
Description
"The camera supposedly never lies, yet film's ability to frame, cut and reconstruct all that passes before its lens made cinema the pre-eminent medium of visual illusion and revelation from the early twentieth century onwards. This volume examines film's creative history of special effects and trickery, encompassing everything from George Melies' first trick films to the modern CGI era. Evaluating movements towards the use of computer-generated 'synthespians' in films such as Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001), this title suggests that cinematic effects should be understood not as attempts to mimic real life perfectly but as constructions of substitute realities, situating them in the cultural lineage of the stage performers and illusionists of the nineteenth century. With analyses of films such as Destination Moon (1950), Spider-Man (2002) and the King Kong films (1933 and 2006), this new volume provides an insight into cinema's capacity to perform illusions."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
The technique of special-effects cinematography
Special Effects
Secrets of Hollywood special effects
Special effects
Special effects in motion pictures
Special effects
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Performing Illusions?
This edition of Performing Illusions has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Performing Illusions?
For most readers, Performing Illusions typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Performing Illusions?
The estimated word count for Performing Illusions is approximately 64,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Performing Illusions?
Performing Illusions was written by Dan North.
When was Performing Illusions published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 31, 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.