Making Hollywood Magic: Secrets of Studio Work

by Kooper, Vivien

• ISBN13: 9780974688770
• ISBN10: 0974688770
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-30
• Publisher: Edee Rose Pub

Summary

In Making Hollywood Magic - Secrets of Studio Work, highly skilled technicians, artists, and craftspeople in the fields of Mechanical Special Effects and Propmaking, Set Construction, Set Decoration and Set Dressing, Property, and Motion Picture Transportation reveal never-before-heard secrets, revelations and insights...

Author Biography

Vivien Kooper is the coauthor of Tiny Tim and Mr. Plym. She experienced life behind the scenes firsthand through her father, long-time mechanical special effects technician Larry Needham, and through her work for Universal Studios Tours, Warner Bros., and others in the entertainment industry. She lives in Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
The Turning Point: The Road to Studio Work	p. 1
The Perfect Marriage: Career Matches Made In Heaven	p. 21
Rush Hour: The Long Hours and Demanding Schedules Behind The Glamour	p. 49
Once Upon A Time In America: Work Begins With The Story	p. 63
Mission Impossible: Tricks Of The Trade	p. 78
The Twilight Zone: Out Of The Ordinary	p. 104
The A-Team: Meet The Crews	p. 130
Back To The Future: The Changing Face Of Studio Work	p. 147
As Good As It Gets: The Little (And Big) Rewards	p. 165
It's A Wonderful Life: Reflections From Retirees	p. 188
Afterword	p. 212
Lastword	p. 215
Acknowledgments	p. 218
Index	p. 221
About the Author	p. 232
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