Unveiling Movie Magic

• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)

Unveiling Movie Magic

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the concept of movie magic and its importance in filmmaking.

What do you already know about movie magic?

Definition of Movie Magic

Movie magic refers to the use of special effects, visual tricks, and creative techniques to create illusions and enhance the cinematic experience.

Types of Movie Magic

There are various types of movie magic, including practical effects, computer-generated imagery (CGI), makeup and prosthetics, miniatures, and stunts.

Practical Effects

Practical effects involve physical props, models, animatronics, and pyrotechnics to create realistic on-set effects.

Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI)

CGI is the use of computer-generated visual elements to enhance or create entire scenes, creatures, or environments.

Makeup and Prosthetics

Makeup and prosthetics are used to transform actors into different characters, creatures, or to simulate injuries and aging.

Miniatures

Miniatures are scaled-down models of sets, vehicles, or buildings that are used to create realistic-looking scenes.

Stunts

Stunts involve daring physical performances, often performed by trained professionals or stunt doubles, to create thrilling action sequences.

Importance of Movie Magic

Movie magic plays a crucial role in captivating and entertaining audiences, allowing filmmakers to bring imagination to life and create unforgettable cinematic experiences.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.