Special effects animators show how computer graphics are able to bring dragons to life.
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Dragons: Bringing Dragons to Life
Special effects animators show how computer graphics are able to bring dragons to life.
Added: May 4, 2006
Views: 21717 Views
Runtime: 01:25
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