Filmmaking is an art, but special effects are all about science. This program explores the dynamic link between the sciences—from astronomy to zoology—and the film industry’s finest special effects. Leading innovators explain many of their techniques, illustrated with footage from dozens of movies and TV programs, including Stuart Little, Fight Club, and The X-Files. Experts include Stan Winston, Academy Award-winning creature creator whose work includes Alien, Terminator II, and Jurassic Park; Phil Tippett, special effects supervisor for Jurassic Park; Professor Donald Hoffman, who specializes in cognitive and computer science; and Nick Foster, software engineer for Antz. A Discovery Channel Production. (51 minutes)