How They Built the Battle Exosuits for ‘Edge of Tomorrow’
Live, die...repeatedly strap yourself into a metal articulated exoskeleton that weighs 85 lbs. Read More
April 19, 2021
How’d They Do That?
How They Shot the Stargate Sequence in ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
My god, it's full of stars! And innovative slit-scan photography! Read More
March 23, 2021
How They Shot the Explosive Pole Jump Stunt in ‘Police Story’
A stunt so nice they showed it thrice. Here's the story behind Jackie Chan's legendary leap. Read More
February 28, 2021
How They Shot the Head Explosion Scene in ‘Scanners’
"If ever you want to blow up a head, I advise using kosher salt. But don't do this at home."… Read More
February 16, 2021
How Animators Created the Elaborate “Ave Maria” Sequence for ‘Fantasia’
You know what doesn't help an already challenging multiplane camera set up? An earthquake. Read More
January 30, 2021
How They Shot the Locust Scene in ‘Days of Heaven’
Everything in 'Days of Heaven' was accomplished in-camera. And yes that includes the locusts. Read More
January 16, 2021
How Does the Dolly Zoom Work?
Here's how cinematographers accomplish the disorienting trick also known as "the 'Vertigo' effect." Read More
January 3, 2021
How They Designed The T-Rex Roar in ‘Jurassic Park’
One of the rare sound effects as iconic as its accompanying visual effect. Read More
December 16, 2020
No Way Back: How They Shot the Bridge Scene in ‘Sorcerer’
A perilous bridge traversal so nice they did it twice. Read More
November 29, 2020