Forgotten Gems of SPFX Part Two
From ambitious miniatures to ingenious practical wizardry, this journey revisits overlooked visual effects triumphs that still dazzle today…
5th October 2026
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2026
The Traditional Glass Shot
A look at how classic glass matte artistry and its clever plywood variations shaped cinematic illusions across decades with remarkable ingenuity…
25th September 2026
Moby Dick – Mattes and Miniatures
Exploring the remarkable matte paintings and miniature effects that brought John Huston’s 1956 Moby Dick to life showcasing a golden era of handcrafted cinematic artistry…
2nd June 2026
The Epics – Ben Hur Matte Shots – Part 5
A detailed look at the remarkable matte paintings and miniatures that helped shape Ben‑Hur’s monumental scale showcasing MGM’s Golden Era craftsmanship at its peak…
22nd May 2026
The Homing Beacon Archives : 81-90
Explore Homing Beacon issues 81–90, revealing how ILM’s model shop shaped Star Wars through miniatures, practical effects, and groundbreaking innovation…
15th April 2026
Meddings Magic Miniatures
A nostalgic dive into the artistry of Meddings’ miniature work, celebrating the craftsmanship that powered Gerry Anderson classics and defined an era of practical sci‑fi spectacle…
26th March 2026
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part Eleven
Another deep dive into classic matte artistry spotlighting ingenious optical work miniature craftsmanship and the enduring visual techniques that shaped cinema’s most ambitious illusions…
12th March 2026
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part Ten
A continued exploration of traditional matte artistry celebrating ingenious optical work miniature craftsmanship and the enduring visual techniques that shaped cinema’s most ambitious visual illusions…
11th March 2026
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part Nine
A continued showcase of traditional matte artistry highlighting inventive optical work miniature craftsmanship and the enduring visual techniques that shaped cinema’s most iconic illusions…
10th March 2026
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part Eight
A continued tribute to traditional matte artistry highlighting ingenious optical work miniature craftsmanship and the enduring visual techniques that shaped cinema’s most imaginative illusions…
9th March 2026
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part Seven
A continued celebration of classic matte artistry highlighting ingenious optical work miniature craftsmanship and the timeless visual techniques that shaped cinema’s most enduring illusions…
8th March 2026
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part Six
A further exploration of classic matte artistry showcasing inventive optical work miniature craftsmanship and the timeless visual ingenuity that shaped cinema’s most memorable illusions…
7th March 2026
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part Five
Another curated showcase of classic matte artistry miniatures and optical effects celebrating the ingenuity craftsmanship and visual imagination that defined Hollywood’s most ambitious cinematic illusions…
6th March 2026
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part Four
A curated selection of classic matte paintings and vintage effects artistry showcasing the craftsmanship innovation and cinematic imagination that shaped Hollywood’s most visually ambitious eras…
5th March 2026
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part Three
Another curated showcase of classic matte paintings miniatures and practical effects celebrating the craftsmanship ingenuity and cinematic artistry that defined Hollywood’s most imaginative visual eras…
4th March 2026
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part Two
A new selection of classic matte shots and vintage effects work highlighting the artistry craftsmanship and cinematic imagination that defined Hollywood’s most inventive visual eras…
3rd March 2026
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part One
A celebration of classic matte paintings miniatures and vintage effects work showcasing the artistry and ingenuity that shaped Hollywood’s most imaginative cinematic illusions…
2nd March 2026
The Very Model of a Modern Major Model Shop
TA look inside ILM’s Episode I model shop, where traditional craftsmanship thrived alongside groundbreaking CGI to create the detailed miniatures that shaped the film’s visual world…
13th January 2026
Special Effects! The Episode I Virtual Paradox
How The Phantom Menace fused cutting‑edge digital wizardry with old‑school Star Wars craftsmanship, creating a visual paradox that still defines Episode I…
5th January 2026
