Test Fitting Foam Latex Skin on Animatronic Head
In this excerpt from "How to Build an Animatronic Head Part 4" with master creature effects mechanic Craig Caton-Largent (Jurassic Park, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Predator 2), you'll see how to glue a test skin onto your mechanical character head using Pros-Aide and patience. This process is critical for ensuring that the underlying mechanisms are lined up correctly with the facial features, including eyes, brows, nose, and lips.
Free mini-lesson highlights:
- Test Fitting a Foam Latex Skin
- Using Pros-Aide Glue & Detachol Adhesive Remover
- The Importance of Sealing Brass Parts Before Skinning
- Adjusting the Skin to Avoid Distortion
- Tips for Repairing Ripped Foam Latex
Check out the entire Building an Animatronic Head course series here:
- How To Build An Animatronic Head Part 1 - Creating The Mechanical Underskull
- How To Build An Animatronic Head Part 2 - Eye Mechanism Construction & Installation
- How To Build An Animatronic Head Part 3 - Eyebrow & Jaw Mechanisms
- How To Build An Animatronic Head Part 4 - Lip Mechanisms, Skin Testing & Programming