Magic Reference

Reference for the magical effects goes here. Post images and video links.

Light Orbs:

CG society article on Sorceror's Apprentice (really, the whole film is worth watching for magic effects. It's on Netflix watch instantly)

http://features.cgsociety.org/story_custom.php?story_id=5864&page=2

CGSociety article on Harry Potter:

http://features.cgsociety.org/story_custom.php?story_id=4225

http://features.cgsociety.org/story_custom.php?story_id=4225

I can't find it online anywhere, but the film Stardust has some effects very close to what we want. I'm sure it can be torrented, or I could loan out the DVD.