Cinefex Magazine February 1987 No. 29 showcasing a dramatic cover image with a fighter jet flying under a bridge, representing special effects and visual storytelling in cinema.
Cinefex Magazine February 1987 No. 29 interior page featuring the table of contents, listing articles on visual effects for films like Star Trek IV and Top Gun.
Cinefex Magazine February 1987 No. 29 back cover displaying an explosive scene from Top Gun, highlighting the film's thrilling aerial action.
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Cinefex Magazine February 1987 No. 29 showcasing a dramatic cover image with a fighter jet flying under a bridge, representing special effects and visual storytelling in cinema.Cinefex Magazine February 1987 No. 29 interior page featuring the table of contents, listing articles on visual effects for films like Star Trek IV and Top Gun.Cinefex Magazine February 1987 No. 29 back cover displaying an explosive scene from Top Gun, highlighting the film's thrilling aerial action.

Cinefex Magazine February 1987 No. 29 Star Trek IV, Top Gun VG

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Cinefex Magazine – February 1987 – Issue No. 29 – Star Trek IV, Top Gun – Very Good, No Label

This vintage issue of Cinefex (No. 29, February 1987) examines the groundbreaking visual effects behind several high-profile films of the mid-1980s. The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor wear on the edges. The copy pictured is the exact item you will receive. Please review all photos to confirm its condition. Every issue is shipped in a protective plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.

Contents

  • Humpback to the Future – p.4
    Jody Duncan Shay explores the challenges of bringing Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home to life, from designing Vulcan landscapes and crafting time-travel effects to staging storm sequences and realistically portraying humpback whales. The article highlights how filmmakers combined practical techniques and cutting-edge visual effects to create one of the most beloved entries in the Star Trek saga.

  • After the Fall – p.32
    Janine Pourroy discusses the return of cinema’s most famous ape in King Kong Lives. Featuring commentary from Carlo Rambaldi, Peter Murton, Barry Nolan, and others, the article reveals how performers, full-size mechanical elements, and miniatures contributed to the production’s daring set pieces.

  • Sky Wars – p.52
    Ed Martinez profiles the special effects work on Top Gun. With the support of the U.S. Navy, effects supervisor Gary Gutierrez and USFX produced thrilling crash scenes and aerial pyrotechnics. Large-scale miniatures and practical explosions were seamlessly integrated with live-action footage to enhance the film’s intense air-combat sequences.

Front Cover: A Klingon vessel crash-lands in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
Back Cover: A missile strikes a MiG fighter in Top Gun.

A must-have for collectors and visual effects enthusiasts, this issue of Cinefex showcases the creativity and technical expertise that powered three memorable films of the 1980s.

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