Cinefex Magazine – August 1989 – Issue No. 39 – The Abyss, Lindsey Brigman – Good, No Label
This vintage issue of Cinefex (No. 39, August 1989) explores the groundbreaking visual effects that powered James Cameron’s underwater epic The Abyss. The magazine is in good condition, with some light handling wear but no major flaws. The copy pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please review the photos carefully for condition purposes. All items are shipped with a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
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Dancing on the Edge of the Abyss – p.4
Don Shay examines how James Cameron and producer Gale Anne Hurd brought The Abyss to life, crafting an ambitious science-fiction adventure set deep beneath the ocean. The article details the film’s extensive effects work, including computer-generated imagery, animatronics, motion control, underwater miniatures, and matte paintings. Nine visual effects units — led by John Bruno, Hoyt Yeatman, and Dennis Muren — collaborated with Dream Quest Images, Industrial Light & Magic, Fantasy II, and other teams to create a seamless blend of practical and digital illusions, filmed in both dry environments and a massive freshwater tank.
Front Cover: Lindsey Brigman pilots the Cab One submersible in The Abyss.
Back Cover: A mysterious non-terrestrial being discovered in the ocean depths.
A must-have for collectors and fans of science-fiction cinema, this issue of Cinefex documents the artistry, technology, and persistence that shaped one of the most ambitious visual effects achievements of the late 1980s.