Special Effects Collection

A scene from the Dr Who tv series, the story is called "The Chase"
A scene from the Dr Who tv series, the story is called " The Chase" The scene show a confrontation between the Mechanoids large spherical robots originally built by humans in order to help

M├®li├¿ss FILM, 1902. Scene from the 1902 film A Trip to the Moon, directed by Georges M├®li├¿s
M├®li├¿s FILM, 1902. Scene from the 1902 film A Trip to the Moon, directed by Georges M├®li├¿s

M├®li├¿s FILM, 1902. Production still from the 1902 film A Trip to the Moon, directed by Georges M├®li├¿s
M├®li├¿s. FILM, 1902. Production still from the 1902 film A Trip to the Moon, directed by Georges M├®li├¿s

Science. Electricity. Lighting dashboard at the Opera de Paris. Engraving in
3434790 Science. Electricity. Lighting dashboard at the Opera de Paris. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Electricite)

Scene from "Macbeth", at the Princess Theatre, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Scene from "Macbeth", at the Princess Theatre, 1858. London stage production, showing...the Witch-Cauldron Scene...in the superb revival of "Macbeth

"Luna in her Car", from "The Winter's Tale", at the Princess Theatre, 1856. Creator: Unknown
"Luna in her Car", from "The Winter's Tale", at the Princess Theatre, 1856. London stage production by Charles Kean

Electric lamp with mirror used to light point on stage
3788509 Electric lamp with mirror used to light point on stage; (add.info.: Electric lamp with mirror used to light point on stage, 19th century - from engraving published 1885)

Electric lamp used to light a person on stage
3788508 Electric lamp used to light a person on stage; (add.info.: Electric lamp used to light a person on stage, 19th century - from engraving published 1885)

Electric light used to project rainbow on stage
3788507 Electric light used to project rainbow on stage; (add.info.: Electric light used to project rainbow on stage, 19th century - from engraving published 1885)

Amanda Lear, french singer in concert at Camden Palace, London, Wednesday 30th June 1982

Twilight view of the second pond of the Lower Saranac Lake

Palm trees are silhouetted against a twilight sky

2001: A Space Odyssey Space Station, 1968. Creator: NASA
2001:A Space Odyssey Space Station, 1968. This the classic space station image from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1968

Theatre tricks - swallowing - engraving of 1875
XEE4152935 Theatre tricks - swallowing - engraving of 1875 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tennis, strange result of an instant photograph, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2805107 Tennis, strange result of an instant photograph, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Meunier, Charles (1866-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tennis)

The Suburbs of a Great City, c. 1639 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407588 The Suburbs of a Great City, c.1639 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Father Kirchers Catoptric Machine - Machine by which a man looking at a plane mirror
XEE4407650 Father Kirchers Catoptric Machine - Machine by which a man looking at a plane mirror sees the face of a donkey, an ox

Cinema tricks: the distorting mirror
LSE4098589 Cinema tricks: the distorting mirror by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinema tricks: the distorting mirror); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French

Cinematographer: movie stuff. Deforming mirrors give the illusion of filming monsters
XEE4140593 Cinematographer: movie stuff. Deforming mirrors give the illusion of filming monsters. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

Apollo (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407549 Apollo (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: design for The Masque of Augurs (1622) by Ben Jonson;

The Release of the Daughters of the Morn, c. 1611 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407537 The Release of the Daughters of the Morn, c.1611 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Modern Ghost-Raising, a Sketch behind the Scenes at the Polytechnic (engraving)
1611576 Modern Ghost-Raising, a Sketch behind the Scenes at the Polytechnic (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Ghost-Raising)

Robert-Houdins automaton (Jean-Eugene Robert Houdin, 1805-1871) French magician
XEE4407649 Robert-Houdins automaton (Jean-Eugene Robert Houdin, 1805-1871) French magician. Engraving from 1883. by Unknown Artist

Behind the stage of a theatre, crowded with props and sets
XEE4136904 Behind the stage of a theatre, crowded with props and sets, the actors coming out of the stage, a man between two ages addresses a young man sitting, thoughtful

Theatre tricks - metamorphosis - engraving of 1875
XEE4152939 Theatre tricks - metamorphosis - engraving of 1875 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jove with the Senate of the Gods, c. 1622 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407550 Jove with the Senate of the Gods, c.1622 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Bernard Wilkie, Senior Designer at the Special Effects Department at BBC television Centre, tries out one of his departments special effects made for a knife throwing routine. 16th May 1968

Arthur Sidey Daily Mirror photographer takes his life in his hands as he spins around on a circus wheel at Bertram Mills Circus Caption

Another fine mess I ve gotten myself into. Sam Wanamaker buried in liquid concrete for the filming of " Give Us This Day". 1949 A018822/2

Make up artist John Lee who specialises in creating facial masks is seen here carefully covers the face and eyelids of the actress with vaseline to prevent the plaster sticking

Another fine mess I ve gotten myself into. Sam Wanamaker buried in liquid concrete for the filming of " Give Us This Day". 1949 A018822/2

The fast moving West Branch of the Ausable River

Fog over Misty Fiords National Monument, Inside Passage

A vendor with flowers and other goods at the floating market

Trumpeter swans fly over the Inside Passage

Long exposure of fireworks on the fourth of July

A white birch tree hangs over cascade at an outlet of Horseshoe Lake

Beech tree branch over the Ausable River

Jackson creek, running over stones through a cedar forest

Creek rushing past moss covered rocks in a woodland setting

Animals Insects Dragonflies Anatomy Eyes Compound Eyes
Close view of dragonfly head. Note structure of the eyes

A colony of penguins on a beach at dawn

Close up of a blue iceberg

Cacti near Tucson, Arizona.; TUCSON, ARIZONA

A waterfall cascades over rocks and through ferns

Two humpback whale flukes rise from the ocean

Vaseys Paradise waterfall in Grand Canyon National Park

Travertine Cascades along Havasu Creek, Grand Canyon

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"Unleashing the Magic: A Journey through Special Effects" Step back in time to 1902, when Georges Méliès revolutionized cinema with his groundbreaking film "A Trip to the Moon. " Witness the mesmerizing scene from this iconic masterpiece that transported audiences into a world of imagination and wonder. Fast forward to 1968, as NASA's creation of the Space Station for "2001: A Space Odyssey" left viewers awestruck. The collaboration between science and art showcased how special effects could transport us beyond our earthly boundaries. But they can not limited to films alone. Discover the enchanting world of theatre tricks, where swallowing acts and mysterious engravings captivated audiences since 1875. Tennis takes an unexpected turn through an instant photograph, showcasing how even reality can be altered through visual illusions. Venture into c. 1639 and explore "The Suburbs of a Great City, " depicted in intricate pen & ink drawings. These early examples demonstrate how artists used their skills to create illusions that transported viewers into different worlds. Father Kircher's Catoptric Machine reveals another facet - manipulating mirrors to deceive our senses. Dive deeper into cinema tricks with distorting mirrors that gave birth to monstrous creatures on screen, captivating audiences worldwide. Delve into history with Apollo, captured in detailed pen & ink drawings that showcase ancient myths brought to life through artistic mastery. And witness "The Release of the Daughters of the Morn" from c. 1611, where ethereal beings come alive on paper using only ink and imagination. Finally, peek behind-the-scenes at modern ghost-raising techniques at Polytechnic as engraving captures a sketchy glimpse into this intriguing process. From Méliès' visionary filmmaking techniques to NASA's space exploration marvels; from theatrical enchantments dating back centuries ago to contemporary cinematography wizardry – these glimpses reveal just a fraction of the immense world of special effects.