Movie Magic Special - DINOMANIA VFX Geek 2023-08-10 | Special episode of Movie Magic, focusing on Jurrasic Park and other dinosaurs-themed movies.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Congo - Special & Visual Effects VFX Geek 2023-08-12 | A featurette presenting making of a 1995 movie Congo, focusing on special and visual effects, created by Stan Winston, Industrial Light and Magic and others.Utwór Arid Foothills - The Dark Contenent (autor: Kevin MacLeod) jest dostępny na licencji Licencja Creative Commons – uznanie autorstwa 4.0. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Źródło: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100437Wykonawca: http://incompetech.com
ALIEN 3 - Special & Visual Effects VFX Geek 2023-08-11 | A featurette presenting creation of practical special effects and visual effects for Alien 3.
Movie Magic Special - Monsters and Mayhem VFX Geek 2023-08-08 | Special episode of Movie Magic, featuring some memorable mosters from movies like: Pumpkinhead, From Dust Till Dawn, Tremors and others.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S03 E11 - Stan Winston: Robotic Creatures VFX Geek 2023-08-07 | Presentation of Stan Winston - the master of creature creation - and his work.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S03 E10 - Effects Photography: Moving Experience VFX Geek 2023-08-04 | How cameras can fly in movies - before the drones.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S03 E09 - Alien Creatures VFX Geek 2023-08-03 | How aliens are created for movies, with examples from Species, Alien and other films.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S03 E08 - Train Wrecks VFX Geek 2023-08-02 | Creating train disasters for movies like Under Siege 2.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S03 E07 - Virtual Reality in 1990s VFX Geek 2023-08-01 | How computers were used to create Virtual Reality and Cyber-Effects for 1990s movies, like Johnny Mnemonic.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S03 E06 - Miniature Characters: Tiny Characters VFX Geek 2023-07-30 | Creating movies with tiny characters, as seen in Indian in the Cupboard, and other movies.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S03 E05 - Underwater effects in Crimson Tide VFX Geek 2023-07-29 | Creating underwater scenes without using water, in movies like Crimson Tide and other.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S03 E04 - Aqua Animatronics VFX Geek 2023-07-28 | How mechanical sea creatures are created for movies like Free Willy and Jaws. Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S03 E03 - Blue and Green Screen Compositing VFX Geek 2023-07-27 | How blue and green screens are used for VFX compositing for Judge Dredd, Ben Hur and other films.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S03 E02 - Apollo 13 VFX VFX Geek 2023-07-26 | How special and visual effects were created for space race in Apollo 13.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S03 E01 - Old Age Prosthetics VFX Geek 2023-07-25 | Creating old age makeup effects for movies with prosthetics.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S02 E13 - Horror Makeup Effects VFX Geek 2023-07-24 | How gruesome horror scenes are created with help of special makeup effects.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S02 E08 - Aerial Effects VFX Geek 2023-07-23 | Creating aerial action and disaster for movies, with miniatures.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S02 E07 - Motion Control in True Lies VFX Geek 2023-07-22 | Motion control technology in movies, with an emphasis on True Lies with Arnold Schwarzenegger.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S02 E06 - Falling Stars VFX Geek 2023-07-21 | How shots of movie stars falling from heights are made, featuring Tim Robbins in Hudsucker Proxy.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S02 E05 - Special Effects for Computer Games in 1990s VFX Geek 2023-07-20 | How special effects are being used in interactive games with an emphasis on the Sega game, The Exterminators.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S02 E04 - ILMs VFX in Forrest Gump VFX Geek 2023-07-19 | How history can be changed and performances completed posthumously using digitally altered faces with an emphasis on the 1994 Robert Zemeckis classic, Forrest Gump.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic S02 E03 - Jim Hensons Creature Shop VFX Geek 2023-07-18 | A look at Jim Henson's Creature Shop creations with an emphasis on The Never Ending Story III (1994), Labyrinth (1986), and The Flintstones (1994).Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on films from 1990s.
Movie Magic HD episode 18 - Physical Effects in Hot Shots! Part Deux VFX Geek 2023-07-10 | How physical gags and effects are executed in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 17 - Gun Effects in Demolition Man VFX Geek 2023-07-07 | How weapons and ammunition are created for film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stalone action film, Demolition Man.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 16 - Pyrotechnics VFX Geek 2023-07-06 | How explosions are created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 15 - Sound Effects VFX Geek 2023-07-05 | How sound effects for movies were created in 1990s.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 14 - Digital Effects in the 1990s VFX Geek 2023-07-04 | Computer generated effects in film with an emphasis on the 1993 fantasy/comedy Heart and Souls, Terminator 2 and a Kodak commercial.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 13 - Atmospheric Effects VFX Geek 2023-07-03 | How weather is created for film with an emphasis on the 1993 Clint Eastwood film, In the Line of Fire, and the 1994 Coen Brothers film, The Hudsucker Proxy.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 12 - Stop Motion Animation VFX Geek 2023-07-02 | How stop-motion animation works with an emphasis on the work of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, and Phil Tippett.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 11 - Miniature Making VFX Geek 2023-07-01 | How miniature models are used in effects scenes with an emphasis on the television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 10 - Flying Technics VFX Geek 2023-06-30 | The history of flying actors in film, with an emphasis on the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 09 - Computer Graphic Technics VFX Geek 2023-06-29 | Computer graphic imagery in film, with an emphasis on a talking cat from the 1993 Walt Disney Pictures film, Hocus Pocus.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 08 - Matte Painting VFX Geek 2023-06-28 | How matte paintings are incorporated into special effects shots with an emphasis on the 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 07 - Action Miniatures VFX Geek 2023-06-27 | Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 06 - Ride Films: Riding the Movies VFX Geek 2023-06-26 | Theme park attractions that are film driven, with an emphasis on motion simulator attraction, Star Quest Adventure.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 05 - Forced Perspective VFX Geek 2023-06-25 | Forced perspective trickery with an emphasis on the 1993 Christopher Guest remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 04 - Miniature Pyro Technics VFX Geek 2023-06-24 | Pyrotechnics with an emphasis on the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film, Cliffhanger.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 03 - Creature Articulation VFX Geek 2023-06-23 | Creature models and miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Roger Corman film, Carnosaur.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 02 - Optical Effect VFX Geek 2023-06-22 | How optical shots were composited, with an emphasis on the 1983 George Lucas film, Return of the Jedi.Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Movie Magic HD episode 01 - Special Makeup VFX Geek 2023-06-21 | Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
Is India taking over the VFX industry ?! VFX Geek 2022-04-11 | There has been a massive growth of VFX production in India in recent years. Indian branches (MPC, DNEG, Framestore, etc.) and indian companies (Makuta, Redchillies, Prime Focus, etc.) are delivering visual effects for world's biggest blockbusters. In this video you'll find out how did it start and where does it lead.This video is sponsored by ftrack.ftrack is an Academy Award-winning project management, production tracking, and media review platform for the creative industry. Please visit ftrack's website to know more: bit.ly/3ulVkJc
VFX goes remote - with Florian Gellinger from Rise FX VFX Geek 2022-03-21 | The last 2 years have been very demanding for VFX and film industries. Let's have a look how the pandemic changed visual effects, and where is the industry heading. My guest, Florian Gellinger, will present a VFX studio's point of view.This video is sponsored by ftrack.ftrack is an Academy Award-winning project management, production tracking, and media review platform for the creative industry. Please visit ftrack's website to know more: bit.ly/3ulVkJc
Star Trek Borg Queen assembly - VFX shot breakdown VFX Geek 2020-09-28 | Take a look at a making of one of the best and most interesting VFX shots in history! Created for Star Trek: The First Contact it features the Borg Queen: visual effects by Industrial Light & Magic, visual effects supervisor John Knoll, visual effects art director Alex Jaeger, makeup effects by Todd Masters.VFX Geek blog: http://vfxgeek.video
Raspberry Pi VFX task management server - Kitsu VFX Geek 2020-09-10 | Check how you can build your own VFX pipeline, with cheap Kitsu server - for project and task management in VFX or animation - using Raspberry Pi micro computer.Find all commands at: http://vfxgeek.video/2020/09/10/raspberry-pi-vfx-task-management-serverIntro (0:00)Build description (0:52)Setting up Raspberry Pi (2:55)Installing dependencies (6:13)Installing Kitsu (13:12)Configuring USB SSD booting (14:57)___________________________________________________Music: Filmstro
Best Free software for VFX - Pipeline tools - Part 2 VFX Geek 2020-07-14 | In the second part of my "Best Free VFX software" video, you'll find tools for production management and pipeline building.• Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=AOTDTVPcO-4Links to the presented tools:• Prism-pipeline: prism-pipeline.com• Kitsu / CGWire: cg-wire.com• Afanasy: cgru.info• OpenCue: opencue.io• Crowdrender: crowd-render.com• Polargrid: https://polargrid.space/__________________________________________Music: Filmstro
Best Free software for VFX and animation - Part 1 VFX Geek 2020-07-08 | Making VFX on a budget? No problem! Here's a list of free VFX and animation software, which can deliver professional results. And it's not only Blender ;) Check it out!• Part2: youtube.com/watch?v=RuLF7EN723kIntro: (0:00)Software types: (0:59)Modeling, shading & 3D animation: (2:21)FX simulations: (4:15)Compositing & rotoscopy: (5:07)Matte painting & 2D animation: (7:31)Editing: (9:34)______________________________________________# Videos that might be interesting to you:• VFX software used by professional studios: youtu.be/lKQIN7hZt3I• Blender in professional VFX production: youtu.be/JRtzMIxbmcQMusic in this video: Filmstro, Quincas Moreira
Dracula - Practical Special Effects Extravaganza! VFX Geek 2020-05-19 | Almost all special effects in Francis Ford Coppola's "Dracula" have been created without use of CG or optical printing. Take a look how the production team was exploring old filmmaking techniques, as a tribute to 100 years of cinema, and this unforgettable vampire story.Music: Filmstro
Virtual sets in Mandalorian - VFX & Unreal engine VFX Geek 2020-02-09 | Take a look how Star Wars again pushed the limits of visual effects, by using "virtual sets" in Mandalorian, with help of Unreal Engine.
Fixing bad VFX! - Justice League VFX Geek 2019-09-18 | Let's fix Superman's "broken" face in Justice League! Checkout the story behind one of the worst VFX shots, and my attempt to make it better.Check out VFX Geek merch at: teespring.com/stores/vfx-geek
Stop motion animation in VFX VFX Geek 2019-07-13 | For many years stop motion animation was used to create fantastic creatures, for great movies. Check out how stop motion works, who were the animators, and a lot of amazing examples of this technique.
