special effects
[Exclusive Interview] Matt Chromatic, Creative Director of Defqon.1, Australia’s Largest Hardstyle Festival
We find out about the creative process behind creating "an abrasive yet somewhat wonderful playground."
Artist Simulates 3D Models, Destroys Them, Then Draws Them
We chat with the Melbourne-based artist Simon Finn about the immense process behind his charcoal sketches.
Legendary Special-Effects Artist Rick Baker on How CGI Killed His Industry
We met the man behind some of the most enduring special-effects imagery of the 20th century, including 'The Exorcist, 'Star Wars,' and the 'Thriller' music video.
This Unreleased 15-Year-Old Low-Budget Horror Film Starring Adam West and Corey Feldman Is Truly Bizarre
It was just discovered on YouTube, so we watched the whole thing and talked to the special effects guy behind all the spooky ghost stuff.
Here's How Game of Thrones Shoots Flamethrowers in Actual Castles
Don't play with dragon fire, unless you're a professionally trained VFX supervisor.
We Spoke to Game of Thrones' VFX Supervisor About His New Movie 'Alien Outpost'
We spoke to Jabbar Raisani about how he created an alien race for his new sci-fi feature film.
That Crazy "Instant Bread" in 'Star Wars' Is Real and Actually Edible
Thought it was CGI? So did everybody else. But nope—what you see is pretty much what you get. Here's how the special effects team did it.
3D-Printed Mistakes Are Inspiring a New Kind of Glitch Art
From accidental masterpieces to 'Doctor Who' special effects, 3D-printed glitches are the biggest thing since 3D printing.
Behind The Scenes Of The CGI Times Square In 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'
We talked to the visual effects supervisor about how they filmed Jamie Fox "destroying" one of the busiest places in the world.
An Inside Look At The VFX That Brought "The Grand Budapest Hotel" To Life
See the video effects essential to making a Wes Anderson film, well, look like a Wes Anderson film.
Chris Cunningham Unveils His Most Intense Project Yet (And It Includes Robots And Lazers)
The director behind huge videos for Aphex Twin, Björk, Madonna, and lots more legends gives birth to his own warped brainchild: Jaqapparatus.