How to Make Animatronic Animals: Finding Reference & Process Overview
In this excerpt from "How to Make Animatronic Characters: Organic Mechanics Part 1," character FX master Rick Lazzarini (Aliens, War Dogs, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) reveals his favorite sources for animatronic animal reference models and replica skulls. Lazzarini then gives a brief overview of the pre-mechanization processes, including sculpture, mold making, creating & molding the core, and finally material options for the mechanical underskull, including polyfoam, fiberglass, and vacuform plastic.
Free mini-lesson highlights:
- Sourcing animal reference materials & supplies
- Replicating animals: real vs. anthropomorphic
- Core Overview: What's a Mechanical Underskull?
To watch the complete instructional video, click the player above!
WATCH THE “HOW TO MAKE ANIMATRONIC CHARACTERS” COURSE SERIES:
How to Make Animatronic Characters - Organic Mechanics Part 1
How to Make Animatronic Characters - Organic Mechanics Part 2