CC:Subj: RE: Visual Effects Literature An excellent resource book in this area is: -SPECIAL EFFECTS in Motion Pictures- Some Methods for Producing Mechanical Special Effects by Frank P. Clark Published by: Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc. 862 Scarsdale Ave. Scarsdale, NY 10583 Distributed by: Scenographic Media Box 2122 Norwalk, CT 06851 This book has atmospheric effects, optical effects, special effects props, shooting, pyrotechnics and many Misc. effects. It is Copyright 1966, second printing in 1979. I am not sure the listed distributor is still in business. *********************************** Rhett Bryson - Department of Drama Furman University - Greenville,SC Resident Wizard - General Factotum ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************