The Genius Effects of Old Movies

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Published7 months ago
Duration11:25
Video IDTunR4zCQ5Fk
Languageen
CategoryScience & Technology
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video

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Views118.1K
Likes5.3K
Comments225
Engagement Rate4.72%
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👉 Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/PRIMSPACEDEC2 100% Discount for the first 1000 people 💥 Dive deep into AI and Learn Automations, Build AI Agents, Make videos & images – all for free! Bonuses worth $5100+ if you join and attend Have you ever wondered how filmmakers created mind-bending visual effects long before computers and CGI existed? In this video, we break down the innovative in-camera techniques used in classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Metropolis, Ben-Hur, The Invisible Man, and early George Méliès films. From growing heads and floating pens to impossible camera tricks, watch through to the end to see how these early visual effects shaped modern filmmaking. Short on time? Feel free to use the chapter links below to skip ahead in this video. 00:00 The Genius Practical Effects of Old Movies 01:04 Georges Méliès and His In-Camera Effects 02:40 Space Odyssey Multiple Exposure Technique 03:14 Miniatures and Movie Magic in Early Cinema 06:03 The Invisible Man’s Practical Effects Secrets 07:02 Practical VFX Behind 2001: A Space Odyssey 08:29 Mary Poppins’ Pre-CGI “Green Screen” Thanks for watching this Primal Space video. If you enjoyed it, let me know in the comments below, and don't forget to subscribe so you can see more videos like this! Support Primal Space by becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/primalspace Twitter: https://twitter.com/thePrimalSpace References: https://primalnebula.com/the-incredible-vfx-of-old-movies Script: Ewan Cunningham Animation: Ewan Cunningham and Guillaume Bouché Narrator: Spencer Pearman Music used in this video is licensed from Artlist and Epidemic Sound. #PracticalEffects #VFXHistory #FilmHistory

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