Courses

Continue your articulated mask build with Patrick Magee, FX artist & founder of Magee FX (Primal Rage, Jurassic Park III). In Part 2, you’ll learn Ultracal 30 and bondo/fiberglass mold making techniques to create accurate ear and face molds.

Begin creating an articulated monster mask with Patrick Magee, FX artist & founder of Magee FX (Primal Rage, Jurassic Park III). In Part 1, you'll learn to sculpt primary forms in WED clay and then establish anatomy, secondary forms, and skin texture.

Learn to create a believable out-of-the-kit character transformation with 5-time Emmy-nominated makeup artist Margaret Beserra (The Thing, Star Trek), who shares pro tips for prosthetic application, skin-tone paintwork, and laying realistic facial hair.

Explore the digital side of miniature effects with VFX artist Setareh Samandari (Vertical, Dark Asset). Part 1 covers essential post techniques like keying, tracking & rotoscoping to prepare the octopus and container ship shot for digital integration.

Continue assembling the digital elements for your miniature shot with VFX artists Setareh Samandari (Vertical, Dark Asset) & Habib Zargarpour (Twister, The Perfect Storm). Part 2 features ocean animation, lighting & environment prep for final compositing.

Bring your miniature VFX shot to completion with VFX artists Setareh Samandari (Vertical, Dark Asset) and Habib Zargarpour (Twister, The Perfect Storm). Part 3 focuses on adding storm effects, adjusting color, and final compositing to finish the shot.

Learn the art, tech, and business of modern miniature effects with creative director Fon Davis (Star Wars franchise, Interstellar). Part 1 covers strategies for client collaboration, project planning & sourcing 3D models to create convincing miniature FX.

Learn the art, tech & business of modern miniature effects with industry pros Fon Davis (Star Wars franchise) and James A. Powell (Monster City Studios). Part 2 covers advanced fabrication strategies like 3D printing, laser cutting, and fiberglass lay-up.

Learn the art, tech & business of modern miniature effects with industry experts Fon Davis (Star Wars franchise) and James A. Powell (Monster City Studios). Part 3 includes pro tips for assembling, painting, and realistically weathering miniature models.

Learn the art, tech & filmmaking secrets of modern miniature effects with master FX artist Fon Davis (Star Wars franchise). Part 4 includes insider techniques for assembling an animatronic octopus and capturing the final shot for the post-production team.

Learn how to cast silicone glow-in-the-dark prosthetic makeup appliances with master lab technician Josh Saks (Haunted Mansion, Black Panther), including choosing the right silicone materials & tints, prepping molds, & mastering FX lab casting techniques.

Learn to prepaint, apply, and test glow-in-the-dark prosthetics with makeup FX artist Rob Hinderstein (Haunted Mansion, Black Panther), including maintaining translucency with your paint and selecting the right light to activate the ideal glow effect.

Learn how to cast, rig, and prepaint a Terminator-inspired prosthetic makeup with Oscar-winning makeup artist Steve LaPorte (Terminator 2 & 3, Beetlejuice, The Lost Boys) based on methods developed by Stan Winston Studio for T2's battle-damaged prosthetics.

Learn to prep, apply, and paint a Terminator-inspired prosthetic with Academy Award-winning makeup artist Steve LaPorte (Terminator 2 & 3, Beetlejuice, The Lost Boys) based on techniques developed by Stan Winston Studio for T2's iconic T-800 cyborg.

Learn character design with Oscar-winning makeup FX artist Tom Woodruff Jr. (Prey, It, Alien vs. Predator). Inspired by Frankenstein's Monster, Tom shares pro tips for designing sci-fi, fantasy & horror characters, from sketching to makeup application.

Learn how to digitally sculpt and 3D print an oversized T-Rex eye with practical/digital FX artist Sam Polin (Army of the Dead, True Blood). From sculpting the clear coat and eye core to detailing the iris and sclera, Sam opens your eyes to his process.