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Posted on 30 December 201429 December 2014

Awesome: Captain America: The Winter Soldier Effects Reel

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Here’s an awesome effects rebel for _Captain America: The Winter Soldier_ which will have the dual effect of making you realize how much CGI was in the film and also making you realize how much CGI was in the film. It’s a double edged sword.

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Posted on 19 December 201419 December 2014

Awesome: Sound Designer Ben Burtt Breaks Down The Millennium Falcon Breakdown Sound

Star Wars Falcon Cockpit

Here’s sound designer Ben Burtt taking us through designing the sound of the Millennium Falcon’s hyperdrive malfunctioning. Incredible.

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Posted on 5 November 20142 November 2014

Awesome: A Look At The Depiction Of Texting In Film

Non-Stop

Texting is an inescapable part of modern living and the way we do it has evolved considerably over time, but its only recently that how it’s depicted in film has started to evolve. Film makers are finally getting more creative. Heres a look at how the depiction of texting in film is evolving.

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Posted on 31 October 201429 October 2014

Awesome: See The Practical Effects Behind ‘Edge of Tomorrow’

Edge of Tomorrow

_Edge of Tomorrow_ has been one of my favourite films this year so far for a lot of reasons but one of them is how well the effects were all pulled off. Here’s a quick behind the scenes look at how a lot of the best ones were created practically on set.

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Posted on 1 April 20141 April 2014

Watch This: The Birth of the Lightsaber

Star Wars

What’s that? You’re overloaded on Star Wars? I’m not entirely sure that’s possible, so you should probably watch this featurette about the birth of the lightsaber.

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Posted on 12 September 201311 September 2013

Awesome: Behind The Scenes of Pacific Rim’s Prologue

Pacific Rim

You’re probably aware that we here at Awesome Friday HQ loved Pacific Rim. It didn’t do so hot in domestic theatres, however it’s still an amazingly crafted film. Here’s a chance to see some of that craft work.

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