Description
First Greek gods swooped down from the heavens (with the help of a crane).
Then came the man who blew up his head - using only a camera.
Now computers can make animals talk, aliens walk and dinosaurs roam the Earth.
This eye-popping guide lets you into the sensational secrets of special effects from multimillion-dollar computer magic to spectacular effects you can use in your own school play. Find out the best ways to make a truly terrifying monster, how to defy gravity and why half a cabbage can make a convincing light scene.
PLUS try your hand at directing the hit movie Attack From Planet Hamster and design your own fake blood.
If you want to be in the know, get The Knowledge!
