Ray Harryhausen, Master Special Effects Artist

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Published January 6, 2003 at 12:00 AM EST

He created model-animation and composite-cinematography techniques. His trademark Dynamation method made possible a whole genre of science fiction and fantasy films. His work include The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad, Jason and the Argonauts and Clash of the Titans.

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