Special effects in cinema: the art of illusion
Special effects in cinema: the art of illusion
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Special effects in cinema: the art of illusion
The moon's black eye, the gorilla perched atop the Empire State Building, the tyrannosaurus nose-to-nose with the research team, Sauron's armies battling the last humans... These scenes may be part of your pantheon of pantheon. They wouldn't exist without special effects, which are as old as cinema itself.
This MOOC takes you to the other side of the curtain, to understand how these worlds, these creatures, these breathtaking scenes are created.
To do this, we mobilized three types of resources:
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Online resources to give you a basic understanding of a few key techniques.
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Videos featuring special effects specialists, both famous and new, talking about the challenges they face and the techniques they use.
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Trailers for the films featured in the videos, so you can take your place as a spectator, forget the technicalities and let yourself be carried away by the stories.
You'll have the opportunity to share your best memories of creatures, environments and spectacular scenes with other participants. Together, you'll create a famous film library!
If you're a regular in cultural MOOCs, you know you can earn badges and a certificate here. With the Special Effects in Film MOOC, we're taking it a step further: as you work your way through the pages, you'll be able to collect points, take on challenges and try to win prizes. challenges and try to win prizes!
The MOOC is brought to you by the Centre des Arts d'Enghien-les-Bains, with the support of the Orange Foundation.
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Introduction - The invention of special effects in cinema Like cinema itself, special effects were born in France! Do you know the name of the magician-turned-filmmaker who created Moon Trip? |
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Writing special effects Special effects are at the service of the director's imagination. Over the years, previsualization techniques, which allow us to visualize scenes before or during filming, have evolved considerably. |
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Landscapes and environments Special effects are used both to recreate real environments and to create new ones from scratch. The aim is always the same: to make you believe! |
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Creatures and characters Superheroes, extraterrestrial creatures, historical figures, humanized animals... Special effects designers compete in ingenuity to create ever more realistic characters, including in the expression of their emotions. |
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Who can take this MOOC?
Anyone can take this MOOC, free of charge.
Whatever your age, your computer equipment, your Internet use, your film culture ... you're welcome to join the MOOC Special Effects in Cinema. To learn with us, all you need is to be curious!
Is my equipment suitable ?
You can follow the MOOC on a computer, tablet or smartphone. All you need to do is use your Internet browser. For optimal browsing, use Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari or their mobile versions. For of Internet Explorer, you'll need a version higher than IE 10.
How will I work?
The MOOC is permanently accessible. So you can follow the MOOC in the evening after work, at the weekend... and consult the resources as often as you like. You can work on your own, at your own pace, or chat with other participants, especially around the activities.
Can I evaluate my knowledge?
Yes, at the end of each central sequence (of which there are 3 in this MOOC), you can test your knowledge with a quiz. Each successful quiz earns you a badge, which is displayed on your profile page. If you earn all 3 badges, you'll have access to the super-badge and a downloadable certificate.
But how serious is all this?
Not so much! Of course, the contents have been prepared by film experts. But it's not all doom and gloom! What's more, you'll be able to play games throughout the MOOC, collecting points and challenging other participants... With fair play and good humor!
During the MOOC, meet the organizers and participants on social networks!
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