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Photography and Special Effects in Early Film
The film “A Trip to the Moon,” has definitely aged quite a bit with its early use of props, actors, and use of settings. All of these are still used by modern day films along with the use of jump … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Photography and Special Effects in Early Film
Georges Méliès released the first science fiction film A Trip to the Moon (Le voyage dans la lune) in 1902. The filmmaker spared no expense for special effects and is regarded as the “father of special effects.” Some of you may have seen … Continue reading
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Tagged film history, Georges Méliès, Hugo, Martin Scorcese, science fiction, special effects, Trip to the Moon
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