| 'How Stuff Works' list of Visual Effects articles: 'How Stuff Works' has a good overview of serveral Visual Effects processes as well as Feature Film case studies |
| Blood and Media: Personal commentary discussing the realism of blood shown in movies. |
| Cinefex: 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. |
| EscapeStudios - School of Visual Effects: 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. |
| Highend2d.com: Technical resource for 2D Compositing with an emphasis on Feature Film work. Hosts several high quality discussion lists. |
| Inside Skywalker Ranch: Fan's visit inside of LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Ranch |
| KODAK: Motion Picture Imaging: Good general information and Case Studies related to Film and Digital Film. Contains an informative Glossary. |
| Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere Filmstrip: Step by step instructions on how to create light sabre effects, by Darel Finley. |
| Special Effects Homepage: Site concerning special effects from large companies, as well as how-tos for low budget effects aimed at independent filmmakers. |
| The Art and Science of Special Effects: Movie fan Daniel Sudhakar discusses special effects including blue screens and computer animation. |
| The Revolution of Special Effects in Movies: Article by Luis Carrera and Monica Bustamante about the history and uses of special effects. |
| Unofficial Industrial Light and Magic Website: Information on special effects company, its employees, its work, and its techniques. |
| Visual Effects Headquarters: Magazine for professionals in the visual effects industry. Read reviews of work done for such films as Turbulence and The Relic. |
| Willis O'Brien: Special effects pioneer, famous for King Kong. |
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