Mad Science-Movie Effects

Program Type:

Educational, Fun & Entertainment, Informational, Lectures & Workshops, Literacy, Language & Learning

Age Group:

Children

Event Details

Grades 1-5

Sit in the director's chair and discover the science behind the amazing effects from your favorite movies!  

Become familiar with the science applications in filmmaking: from the chemistry of movie snow to the acoustics of Foley artist sound effects, to the optics of 3-D technology.  Investigate 3-D technology and experience how this effect can make you feel like part of the action.  

Motion pictures come alive with a spinning praxinoscope.  Use the Cartoon Creator to make your own mini movie flipbook that you can take home.