Movie Science: 40 Mind-Expanding, Reality-Bending, Starstruck Activities for Kids (Jim Wiese Science Series) [Paperback]

Jim Wiese (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471389412 | ISBN-13: 978-0471389415 | Publication Date: July 2, 2001 | Edition: 1

ROLL CAMERA. . .ROLL SOUND. . .SET. . .ACTION!

Discover the magic of science behind the mysteries of moviemaking!

Create hair-raising sound effects and ghostly images

Turn an ordinary mirror into a two-way mirror

Produce fearsome lightning and billowing fog

Make your own camera

Find out how the movies bring fantasy to life with science and special effects. How does a camera reproduce an image? Why do your eyes combine many separate images into one continuous moving picture? How do movie crews control insects, show us feats of superhuman strength, make actors fly, and much more! Filled with entertaining activities-and tricks of the trade-Movie Science reveals everything from the basic steps in filmmaking to the secrets involved in creating the amazing effects in films and television shows. All of the projects are safe and use everyday materials easily found around the house. Whether you want to surprise your friends with super special effects, captivate your family with exciting stories on film, or even just learn the secrets behind your favorite movie scenes, you'll find everything you need, and more, in Movie Science.

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ROLL CAMERA. . .ROLL SOUND. . .SET. . .ACTION!

Discover the magic of science behind the mysteries of moviemaking!

Create hair-raising sound effects and ghostly images

Turn an ordinary mirror into a two-way mirror

Produce fearsome lightning and billowing fog

Make your own camera

Find out how the movies bring fantasy to life with science and special effects. How does a camera reproduce an image? Why do your eyes combine many separate images into one continuous moving picture? How do movie crews control insects, show us feats of superhuman strength, make actors fly, and much more! Filled with entertaining activities–and tricks of the trade–Movie Science reveals everything from the basic steps in filmmaking to the secrets involved in creating the amazing effects in films and television shows. All of the projects are safe and use everyday materials easily found around the house. Whether you want to surprise your friends with super special effects, captivate your family with exciting stories on film, or even just learn the secrets behind your favorite movie scenes, you’ll find everything you need, and more, in Movie Science.

About the Author

JIM WIESE is a science teacher and an educational coordinator for nonprofit organizations. He is the author of Roller Coaster Science, Rocket Science, Detective Science, Spy Science, Cosmic Science, Magic Science, and Head to Toe Science (all from Wiley).

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (July 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471389412
• ISBN-13: 978-0471389415
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,319,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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0 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars depends on what you need it for, May 10, 2008

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This review is from: Movie Science: 40 Mind-Expanding, Reality-Bending, Starstruck Activities for Kids (Jim Wiese Science Series) (Paperback)

I hate when i buy books I don't use. If your a science teacher or loking for a project great. Simple materials used. I teach media art. Maybe mroe useful later but for right now.....