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How to Use 3D Laser Scanning for Miniature FX Projects
Learn pro tips and techniques on 3D laser scanning to create a miniature ship with renowned FX artist and creative director Fon Davis (Star Wars franchise, Guardians of the Galaxy, Interstellar)!
Making of Dario Piana's The Deaths of Ian Stone
From the Fangoria archives: revisit the making of The Deaths of Ian Stone, including Dario Piana’s horror vision, Stan Winston's creature effects, Jaime Murray’s transformation into Medea, and the creation of the Harvesters.
Storyboard Basics: Creating and Using Storyboards to Make a Monster Movie
Learn storyboarding 101 for a smooth, efficient production with master Hollywood storyboard artist and monster illustrator Andrés “Drew” García-Price (Deadpool 2, Suicide Squad, Donnie Darko)!
Behind the Makeup of Michael: Transforming Jaafar Jackson Into Michael Jackson
Go behind the scenes with Academy Award-winning makeup artist Bill Corso as he reveals how Jaafar Jackson was transformed into Michael Jackson for the film Michael.
How to Build a Hand Armature for Hand and Rod Puppets
Learn how to make a wire hand armature for your puppets with world-renowned puppeteer and puppet builder BJ Guyer (The Muppets, Crank Yankers, Team America: World Police).
The Making of Aliens: How James Cameron and Stan Winston Reengineered the Xenomorph
Explore how James Cameron and Stan Winston reengineered the xenomorph warriors using lightweight suits and clever practical effects to build a terrifying alien army guarding the Alien Queen.
Double the Teeth, Double the Terror: Behind the Male T-Rex of The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Stan Winston Studio crew breaks down the design, build, logistics, hydraulic power, and the life-or-death stunts behind the multi-ton male T-Rex and double T-Rex attack of Jurassic Park 2.
How to Sculpt a Dinosaur: Using Skull Reference
Learn how to use 2D skull and skeleton references to sculpt a realistic dinosaur bust with award-winning paleo-sculptor Christopher Darga!
The Lost Opening of The Lost World: The Story of the Dead Parasaurolophus
Character effects artist Paul Mejias reveals the story behind a massive, shark-bitten Parasaurolophus practical model built for a scrapped opening scene in The Lost World: Jurassic Park.
How to Paint Eyes, Teeth, and Nails on Monster Maquettes
Learn how to paint eyes, teeth, and nails on your monster maquettes with special effects character creator and master monster maker Timothy Martin (Alien vs. Predator, Hellboy, The Thing)!
Making 'Madison' Ghost Puppets for What Lies Beneath (2000) at Stan Winston Studio
Go behind the scenes of Robert Zemeckis' What Lies Beneath, and learn how innovative early-2000s tech and puppetry brought the film’s haunting underwater ghost to life.
How to Apply Silicone Prosthetic Ears for Creature Makeup
Learn how to apply a vacuform cap and prosthetic silicone ears with Academy Award-winning makeup effects artist Joel Harlow (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Hellboy, Star Trek)!