Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs
Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs

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Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs

1999
Movie
38 min
English

A tribute to stopmotion supremo and special effects genius extraordinaire Ray Harryhausen, the man behind some of cinema's greatest fantasy films - The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad, Jason & The Argonauts and One Million Years BC. Featuring exclusive footage of Harryhausen at work on his first stopmotion for over 20 years, and contributions from many of Hollywood's top special effects directors and creators.

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IMDb7.7/10
Director: Ray HarryhausenGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

This short documentary offers a glimpse into the groundbreaking stop-motion animation techniques used by legendary special effects artist Ray Harryhausen. It specifically focuses on his process and challenges in bringing prehistoric creatures, particularly dinosaurs, to life on screen. Harryhausen shares his personal insights and showcases the meticulous craftsmanship behind his iconic visual effects.

Critical Reception

As a short documentary, "Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs" was primarily featured as a bonus on home video releases and was not widely reviewed by major critics. However, it is highly regarded by fans and animation historians for its educational value and direct insight into Harryhausen's legendary work.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a fascinating look into the craft of stop-motion animation.

  • Provides valuable insights from a master of the art form.

  • Appreciated for its focus on Harryhausen's dinosaur creations.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable for this short documentary itself, but it contributes to the legacy of Ray Harryhausen's numerous awards.

Fun Fact

This documentary showcases the evolution of Harryhausen's techniques, highlighting how he adapted and refined his methods over decades to create increasingly believable and dynamic prehistoric creatures for films like 'The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms' and 'One Million Years B.C.'

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