Special effects | London Television Service | ACMI collection

Provides an intriguing look at certain special effects employed by Oxford Scientific Films mainly in their biological and scientific productions. Also shows the scientific effects generated for some science fiction films. Highlights the need to plan and set up shots well.

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Credits

production company

London Television Service

Duration

00:15:00:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

508708

Language

English

Subject categories

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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