Learn how to sculpt a monster mask with master creature FX artist Norman Cabrera (The Walking Dead, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Planet of the Apes). For the first time in over three decades of making monsters for some of the leading FX studios in the industry, including Rick Baker's Cinovation, KNB EFX, Spectral Motion, and Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc., Cabrera will share his approach to monster sculpture.

In Part One of his 3-part course series, Cabrera focuses on building a stable foundation for your mask sculpture, including finding inspiration, gathering reference material (both anatomical and artistic), and blocking out strong primary forms with clay. From there, Cabrera shows you how to begin establishing character as you transition into sculpting secondary forms.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Beginner Level

3h 57m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 3min

2. Visual Reference - 6min

3. Anatomical Reference - 9min

4. Tools & Materials - 5min

5. Blocking Out the Head - 14min

6. Sculpting Primary Forms - 17min

7. Blocking Out Ears - 6min

8. Streamlining Primary Forms - 21min

9. Establishing Character - 58min

10. Transitioning to Secondary Forms - 91min

11. Student Q & A - 6min

12. Wrap Up - 2min

Materials

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Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Clay Wire

Lazy Susan

Life Cast, Face Cast or Styrofoam Wig Head

CLAYS/PLASTERS

WED clay (at least 1 bag)

ASSORTED LOOP TOOLS

Large Loop Tools for Block Out

Large Rake Tools

Medium Wire Wrapped Loop Tools

Small Smooth Loop Tools

Small Wire Wrapped Loop Tools

OTHER SCULPTING TOOLS

Calipers

Detail Tools - Kemper Sculpting Tools

Detail Tools - Dental Tools

Metal Kidney Blades - Serrated and Smooth

"Money Counting" Rubber Thumb Tip

Paddle

Texture Pads

SUPPLIES

Lysol - to prevent mold growth (optional)

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

REFERENCE BOOKS AND MAGAZINES

An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists by W. Ellenberger, H. Dittrich, H. Baum

Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist by Stephen Rogers Peck

Cinefantastique

Cinefex

Dynamic Anatomy by Burne Hogarth

Fantastic Films Magazine

Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine

Making a Monster by Al Taylor and Sue Roy

Artist BiographyNorman Cabrera

SPFX Make-Up Artist, Sculptor & Designer

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