The magic of special effects makeup makes us believe in aliens, monsters, and the possessed. Takes an inside look at the creation and execution of some of Hollywood's most unique special effects. Includes interviews with Quentin Tarantino, Wes Craven, Robert Rodriguez, George A. Romero, Eli Roth, Frank Darabont, John Carpenter, Mick Garris plus clips from Frankenstein, The Exorcist, Planet of the Apes and more.

Profiles nine "adventure" photographers and examines how they are able to capture such difficult subjects as whale sharks, molten volcanoes, Mount Everest, and untouched pre-Inca tombs.

Known as the "Father of Claymation," Will Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 1980s and 90s, creating such iconic characters as the California Raisins and Domino's The Noid. But after thirty years of being the unheralded king of clay, Vinton's carefully sculpted American dream came crumbling down. Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, along with a treasure trove of clips of their...

Profiles acclaimed marine cinematographer Al Giddings.

A series presenting science as a detective story illustrating the connections between events of the past and inventions of the future. Part 9: Traces the discoveries and inventions which gave rise to the motion picture. Incredible events led to Thomas Edison's remarkable invention; the beginnings of limelight on an Irish mountain; George Eastman's production of celluloid; the "magic lantern" of an Austrian ballistics teacher. Concludes by posing questions...