Web Directory

» 'How Stuff Works' list of Visual Effects articles
   'How Stuff Works' has a good overview of several Visual Effects processes as well as Feature Film case studies
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/search.php?terms=Visual+Effects

» Blood and Media
   Personal commentary discussing the realism of blood shown in movies.
   http://www.spark-online.com/september00/media/hansen.html

» 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.
   http://www.cinefex.com/

» DCinemaToday
   Digital 3D technology resource with industry news, press releases, and company directory.
   http://www.dcinematoday.com/

» Effects Portal
   Provides free video tutorials for low-budget projects.
   http://www.effectsportal.net/

» 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.
   http://www.escapestudios.co.uk/

» Highend2d.com
   Technical resource for 2D Compositing with an emphasis on Feature Film work. Hosts several high quality discussion lists.
   http://www.fxshare.com

» Inside Skywalker Ranch
   Fan's visit inside of LucasArts, Industrial Light and Magic, and Skywalker Ranch
   http://www.insideskywalkerranch.com/

» KODAK: Motion Picture Imaging
   Good general information and Case Studies related to Film and Digital Film. Includes an informative Glossary.
   http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/

» Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere Filmstrip
   Step by step instructions on how to create light sabre effects, by Darel Finley.
   http://www.alienryderflex.com/rotoscope/

» Special Effects Homepage
   Site concerning special effects from large companies, as well as how-to's for low budget effects aimed at independent filmmakers.
   http://www.angelfire.com/movies/nobudgetsfx/index.html

» The Art of the Title Sequence
   Blog analyzing video clips of notable title sequences from film and television.
   http://www.artofthetitle.com/

» Unofficial Industrial Light and Magic Website
   Information on special effects company, its employees, its work, and its techniques.
   http://www.ilmfan.com/

» Visual Effects Headquarters
   Magazine for professionals in the visual effects industry. Read reviews of work done for such films as Turbulence and The Relic.
   http://www.vfxhq.com/

» Willis O'Brien
   Special effects pioneer, famous for King Kong.
   http://www2.netdoor.com/~campbab/Obie.html