A zoetrope reveals how animation works—our eyes perceive still images as moving.

Try a green screen for a change of scene. Visitors are superimposed on assorted film backgrounds.

The forced perspective effect helps filmmakers defy our eyes.

A surprising change of scale. Visitors see themselves transformed on TV.

Learn how miniatures, like this "Star Wars" ship, are used to create special effects.

Visitors recreate a scene from "Raiders of the Lost Arc," using stop motion effects.

Like to be under the sea? See yourself in a sub and discover rear screen projection effects.

Museum staff demonstrate the work of special effetcs arists.