Cinefex Magazine – April 1981 – Issue No. 4 – Outland, Altered States – Very Good, No Label
This early issue of Cinefex (No. 4, April 1981) presents a fascinating look at two ambitious genre films and their pioneering visual effects. The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor wear along the edges. The copy shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive. Please review all images for an accurate assessment of its condition. Every issue is shipped with a protective plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.
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Outland – p.4
Don Shay chronicles the production of Outland, the debut motion picture from The Ladd Company. The article details how writer-director Peter Hyams and his team employed Introvision, an innovative real-time matting process that integrated actors into front-projected plates. Insights from cinematographer Stephen Goldblatt, effects supervisor John Stears, modelmaker Bill Pearson, plate photographer Douglas Dawson, and Introvision specialists John Eppolito, Tom Naud, William Mesa, and Tim Donahue reveal the technical artistry behind the film’s mining colony on Io. -
The Altered States of ‘Altered States’ – p.32
Paul Mandell explores the turbulent production history of Altered States, from its troubled beginnings through multiple directors and designers to Ken Russell’s final vision. Contributors include production designer Joe Alves, effects supervisor John Dykstra, visual effects coordinator Bran Ferren, cinematographer Jordan Cronenweth, optical artist Robbie Blalack, and makeup innovator Dick Smith, who—along with assistant Carl Fullerton—guided the film’s transformative sequences from concept to completion.
Front Cover: The Con-Amalgamate mining colony from Outland.
Back Cover: Edward Jessup’s molecular transformation in Altered States.
A significant issue for fans and collectors, this edition of Cinefex highlights the creative and technical breakthroughs that shaped two of the era’s most imaginative science-fiction films.