Visual Effects Resources from Movies Directory

'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.