AVP: Alien vs. Predator: The Creature Effects of ADI
by Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff Jr
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Author: Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff JrEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-08-01
ISBN: 0972667652
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Design Studio Press
Book Reviews of AVP: Alien vs. Predator: The Creature Effects of ADI
Book Review: Great behind the scenes book
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're interested in either special effects, or the Alien vs. Predator films, this is a fantastic book that covers both. I had the mini version of this book that came with the DVD, which was really a sample of this. Everything from pre-production to the actual shooting is covered here with details on how the creatures were created with lots of beautiful photos showing each step in the process. Great item for anyone interested in the creation process of these two science fiction icons.
Summary of AVP: Alien vs. Predator: The Creature Effects of ADI
Foreword by Lance HenriksenIn 1979, Ridley Scott introduced moviegoers to a new definition of fear and horror with his sci-fi classic, Alien. To coincide with the release of AVP, special effects gurus Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. opened the doors of their Academy Award-winning creature shop, Amalgamated Dynamics Inc. (A.D.I.), to invite all to a behind-the-scenes journey, as they once more breathe life into the characters that have been scaring audiences for over two decades. Different from many "making of" books, it focuses exclusively on the creature effects of AVP; what it takes to create some of sci-fi's baddest baddies. It follows Gillis and Woodruff and their talented crew of over 100 artists and technicians throughout the design, sculpting, fabrication, and finishing processes. The story continues on location in Prague where, as the cameras roll, their creations truly come to life.
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