Sci-Fi/VFX

Question 1

What is Science Fiction?

Answer 1

fiction that deals with the impact of actual or imagined science upon society or individuals

Question 2

Practical Effects

Answer 2

(Special Effects)

effects realized on set during production

Question 3

Visual Effects

Answer 3

Is a term used to describe imagery created, manipulating, or enhanced during post-production

Question 4

Who is the father of Special Effects

Answer 4

George Melies

Question 5

The title of the first Sci-Fi film?

Answer 5

A Trip to the Moon (1902)

Question 6

Historical Events that marked the Golden Age of Sci-Fi.

Answer 6

Post-War
-Idea of apocalyptic effects in/after nuclear war
-Cold War creates communist paranoia
•Space Race
-Launch of Sputnik
-U.S vs Soviet Union

Question 7

Dynamation

Answer 7

Combining stop-motion models with live action scenes

Question 8

Animatronics

Answer 8

Puppet or similar figure that is animated by means of electromechanical devices

Question 9

Motion Capture

Answer 9

Recording the movement of objects or people

Question 10

Star Wars’ influence during the “the Big Bang” of Science Fiction

Answer 10

Revolutionized Special Effects
-Realistic action scenes and explosions using miniature sets
-Storytelling
-Space Opera (Space-Western)
-Allegory for WWII
-Popularized the “Hero’s Journey”

Question 11

CGI and WHEN it defined the Digital Age of VFX

Answer 11

Computer Generate Images
It defined the Digital Age of VFX in 1972