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'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 serveral Visual Effects processes as well as Feature Film case studies

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Blood and Media

http://www.spark-online.com/september00/media/hansen.html

Personal commentary discussing the realism of blood shown in movies.

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Cinefex

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.

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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.

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Highend2d.com

http://www.fxshare.com

Technical resource for 2D Compositing with an emphasis on Feature Film work. Hosts several high quality discussion lists.

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Inside Skywalker Ranch

http://www.insideskywalkerranch.com/

Fan's visit inside of LucasArts, Industrial Light and Magic, and Skywalker Ranch

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Art and Science of Movie Special Effects

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Makeup/9472/sfx.htm

Daniel Sudhakar discusses special effects including blue screen, computer animation, compositing and relevant scientific principles.

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Unofficial Industrial Light and Magic Website

http://www.ilmfan.com/

Information on special effects company, its employees, its work, and its techniques.

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Visual Effects Headquarters

http://www.vfxhq.com/

Magazine for professionals in the visual effects industry. Read reviews of work done for such films as Turbulence and The Relic.

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