Fabrication
A Learning Pathway for Intermediate to Advanced Character Fabricators
Overview
This fabrication course pathway is ideal for intermediate to advanced character fabricators who are ready to perfect their fabrication skills with an assortment of ambitious challenges, including fabricating muscle suits, monster costumes, and even a full-size dinosaur. Explore the suggested courses to deepen your knowledge of the key materials used in the creature fabrication field, along with the tools necessary to shape them to serve your creative vision.
How to Make a Dinosaur - Part One: Design, Foam Carving & Fabrication
Learn to create creatures with foam alongside master FX fabricator Ted Haines (Blade II, The Muppets, Cowboys & Aliens).See more.
How to Make a Dinosaur – Part Two: Carving Teeth, Adding Detail & Texture
Learn the fine art of foam fabrication from a master special effects artist & monster maker. Create large scale monsters & creatures with lightweight foam.See more.
How to Make a Dinosaur - Part Three: Painting & Finishing
FX artist Ted Haines (Blade II, The Muppets, Cowboys & Aliens) teaches you how to foam fabricate a dinosaur with affordable materials and techniques.See more.
Costume & Mask Fabrication Part 1: Pattern, Cut & Assemble
Learn costume & mask fabrication techniques with master FX fabricator Fred Fraleigh (Where the Wild Things Are, Blade Trinity, Men in Black 3). Part 1 covers pulling patterns off objects, enlarging & tracing them onto foam, followed by cutting & assembly.See more.
