Special effects by Vernon L. Walker.
The technique of miniature ship visual effects.
Showing posts with label Technicolor. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 27 October 2015
The Spanish main 1945
Some classically shot Technicolor model ship work in this film only let down by some unconvincing scenic art in the background. The last sunset sky backing is particularly lacking.
Special effects by Vernon L. Walker.
Special effects by Vernon L. Walker.
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