Gillespie and Newcombe Strike Oil
A celebration of Gillespie and Newcombe’s explosive ingenuity, charting how their practical effects mastery shaped war cinema and left a smoky, spectacular legacy across mid‑century filmmaking...
The Bookshelf
A guided dive into the NZPete Library, spotlighting standout books and journals on traditional special effects for collectors, researchers and curious FX enthusiasts...
The Art of Invisibility
Exploring the ingenious invisibility effects crafted for classic cinema, revealing the artistry, technique, and clever illusions that brought unseen characters vividly to life on screen...
Matte & Effects Films Celebrated: Part Twelve
Exploring rare and unseen matte paintings and classic film effects in another deep dive celebrating the artistry and movie‑magic craftsmanship of Hollywood’s traditional Golden Era...
The SFX of OHMSS
A deep dive into the groundbreaking SFX of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, celebrating its innovative matte work, practical effects and the craftsmanship behind Bond’s most elegant thriller...
Inside the Holocron – 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...