SPECIAL EFFECTS BOOKS

We've compiled a selection of special effects and smoke machine related resource books to help create effects you need.

	Creating Special Effects for TV and Video - Bernard Wilkie. A great little handbook for so many special effect scenarios, such as fire.	[more...]
	Secrets of Hollywood Special Effects - Robert E. Macarthy Comprehensive 'bible' of special effects.	[more...]
	Special Effects - Jake Hamilton Effects experts give you a behind the scenes to reveal the secrets of their work.	[more...]
	Spectacular Special Effects - Diana Kimpton Authored for kids, but a lot to learn for adults too!	[more...]
	FX2 - The Deadly Art Of Illusion [1991] DVD release of this special effect featured film. Lots of smoke machine use in this film (Rosco 1500). The sequel to 'FX - Murder By Illusion' (below) which finds Rollie Taylor retired from the special effects business. Whilst helping the police catch a maniac he becomes the target of a hitman and soon cop Leo McCarthy is back on the scene to save him.	[more...]
	FX - Murder By Illusion [1986] Rollie Tyler, Hollywood's best special effects man, is chosen to execute a murder that can only be carried out through the use of his special skills. However, it later becomes unclear as to whether Rollie is the 'weapon' or the victim.	[more...]
	Fire Safety: an Employer's Guide A useful UK publication	[more...]
	Fire Service Manual 4: Fire Service... UK publication.	[more...]