Two of Hollywood's top creature effects artists, Tim Gore (Hellboy, Fantastic Four, The Lost World: Jurassic Park) and Casey Love (Predators, The Thing, Resident Evil: Extinction), team up to share 40 years of combined latex mask painting experience. Whether you're a novice or already know how to paint a monster mask, this in-depth and entertaining exploration of professional painting techniques is not to be missed.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

6h 24m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Cleaning the Surface - 7min

3. Reference - 20min

4. Base Coating with Opaque Colors - 13min

5. Mixing Paints - 3min

6. Start Basing - 43min

7. Spattering Techniques - 28min

8. Airbrush Maintenance & Function - 49min

9. Veining - 15min

10. Light Mottling & Breakup - 87min

11. Sealing - 21min

12. Tightening Details - 22min

13. Adding Stripes - 7min

14. Adding Gloss Seal - 60min

15. Glossing Eyes - 6min

16. Wrap Up - 1min

Materials

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Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORKSTATION

Air Compressor

Fan or Well-Ventilated Area

High-Quality Respirator

Latex Gloves

Lazy Susan

Wax paper pallet

AIRBRUSHES

Air Regulator

Iwata Double Action - for fine detail

Paasche H3 Single Action - overall spraying and spatter

Touch-up Gun

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Small Chip Brushes

Fine Detail Brushes

ACRYLIC PAINTS

Tim Gore Bloodline Paints

Tim Gore Bloodline Adhesion Promoter

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Acetone

Naphtha

TOOLS

Electric Beverage Mixer

VARNISH

Liquitex High Gloss Archival Permanent Varnish

Liquitex Matte Gloss Archival Permanent Varnish

SUPPLIES

99% Alcohol

Dish Soap

Isopropyl

Large Paper Cups

Mason Jar with lid

Paper Towels

Paint Stirring Sticks

Rags

Small Paper Cups

Specimen Cups

Water

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

Artist BiographyCasey Love & Tim Gore

Master Monster Makers Casey Love and Tim Gore

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