This work is an educational and resourceful book about making Hollywood style special effects. These are tips on real-time and pyrotechnical special effects. Professionals, hobbyists and students will find working knowledge about creating real-time effects. The books includes many charts, diagrams and photos depicting the craft of special effects. Technical procedures are based on the author's thirty-four years of experience on major motion pictures, as well as knowledge acquired from other masters. Content subjects include discussions on rigging, atmospheric effects, break-a-way gags, pyrotechnics, fire, chemicals and motion picture terminology.