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

Though the primary forms are critical to creating a monster sculpture with a powerful silhouette, it's the quality of your detail sculpting that will make people lean in for a closer look. In Part Three of his 3-part course series, Cabrera shows you how to finish your monster sculptures to a professional level by diving into the details with a wide range of techniques, including tips for sculpting skin texture, directional pores, fine wrinkles, and realistic veins.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

3h 47m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 1min

2. Reference & Inspiration - 11min

3. Tools & Materials - 2min

4. Brushing the Surface - 25min

5. Smoothing the Back of the Head - 15min

6. Establishing Skin Detail - 8min

7. Detailing the Mouth - 16min

8. Using Texture Pads - 9min

9. Detailing the Lower Lip - 11min

10. Sculpting Tertiary Details - 12min

11. Sculpting Directional Pores - 26min

12. Sculpting Wrinkle and Skin Detail - 15min

13. Sculpting Veins - 28min

14. Final Details & Finishing - 40min

15. Student Q & A - 8min

16. Wrap Up - 37s

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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