Continue the monster mask sculpting journey with master creature FX artist Norman Cabrera (The Walking Dead, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Planet of the Apes).

In Part Two of his 3-part course series, Cabrera guides you from primary to secondary forms. Along the way, you'll learn his approach to refining facial features, including lips, teeth, and cranial structures. Finally, Cabrera will show you how to establish realistic skin folds and wrinkles in preparation for the detail work of Part Three.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

4h 0m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Revisiting References - 7min

3. Tools - 4min

4. Refining Cranial Forms - 19min

5. Refining Teeth - 17min

6. Refining Lips - 4min

7. Refining Secondary Forms & Wrinkles - 73min

8. Refining Details - 49min

9. Refining the Back of the Head - 10min

10. Refining Details 2 - 43min

11. Student Q & A - 9min

12. Wrap Up - 1min

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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