Eye & Teeth Basics

A Learning Pathway for Beginning Eye & Teeth Makers

design
1 course
sculpture
3 courses
fabrication
1 course
puppet making
3 courses
eyes, teeth & nails
4 courses
painting
2 courses

Overview

Learn to make eyeballs, teeth & fangs with Hollywood's leading FX professionals. This introductory course pathway will "open your eyes" to basic yet effective ways to add expressive artificial eyes & lifelike fake teeth to maquettes, masks & puppets. Along the way, you'll pick up painting, sculpting and fabrication tips you can use on everything from small-scale figures to a full-size T-Rex, using easily accessible materials like clay and foam.

Beginner-Intermediate
14 Courses
14h 57mof duration

Creature Design - Maquette Painting Techniques

World-renowned creature designer Jordu Schell (Avatar, 300, Hellboy) teaches monster maquette design painting techniques.See more.

Intermediate Level
1h 32m of duration

Maquette Painting Techniques

Master character artist Trevor L. Hensley (Pacific Rim, Avatar, Iron Man) teaches techniques for painting lifelike character maquettes.See more.

Beginner Level
1h 7m of duration

Sculpture Techniques — Textures & Forms

Learn monster sculpture techniques and how to block out textures and forms. How to sculpt with special effects character creation master Don Lanning.See more.

Beginner Level
3h 17m of duration

How to Sculpt a Dinosaur Part 2 - Secondary Forms & Finishing Techniques

Learn how to sculpt a dinosaur with award-winning fine artist and paleo-sculptor Chris Darga. In Part 2 of his 2-part course series, Darga finishes the process, including secondary forms, eye & mouth sculpture, and sculpting scale patterns & skin texture.See more.

Intermediate Level
2h 54m of duration