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Special Effects - Sculpture

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People rent special effects videos for different purposes - but one thing most of them have in common is the need to learn character sculpture. We've packaged up the most popular character sculpture videos for F/X artists, and slapped a 20% discount on the bundle.

How-To Video: Sculpting the Human Head by Mark Alfrey

Sculpting the Human Head

...with Mark Alfrey

For serious lifecasting artists knowledge of sculpting the human head is a must to know how to sculpt open eyes, repair ears and make artistic and realistic changes to your casting. Learn step by step from sculptor Mark Alfrey how to create a human head in clay from armature to the final detailing.... Read More

How-To Video: Special Effects Master Class by Movie FX Magazine

Special Effects Master Class - 1

...with Movie FX Magazine

This DVD contains six demonstrations culled from the first six issues of MovieFX Magazine. The various effects techniques demonstrated range from sculpting to the application of facial prosthetics. Lessons include: Maquette: Before special effects artists build a full size monster, they... Read More

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Special Effects Master Class - 2

...with Movie FX Magazine

This DVD contains six demonstrations, including four new lessons shot exclusively for this volume of Movie FX Magazine's Master Class series. The various effects techniques demonstrated range from prop casting to the application of creature make-up. All demonstrations are taught by professionals in... Read More

How-To Video: Character Sculpture by John Brown

Character Sculpture 1: The Armature

...with John Brown

The Armature is the aluminum skeleton underneath a clay sculpture. It not only supports the sculpture, but also contains valuable proportional measurements. More than just twisting wire, this method of making a telescoping armature teaches how to calculate and be exact, as well as how to plan and... Read More

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Character Sculpture 2: Maquettes

...with John Brown

Sculpting the maquette (small model) develops not only good technique, but also provides the artist with an understanding of the workflow of a sculpture, ensuring quality and efficiency. Beginning with a clean armature, this lecture takes the student through the entire process of realizing a... Read More

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Character Sculpture 3: Sculpting the Detailed Head

...with John Brown

This lecture introduces the student to sculpting the full-scale head with an emphasis on detail. Beginning with a 1/3 scale concept maquette, this DVD teaches how to scale up off of a design and build a full scale sculpture from scratch. Sculpting of the facial features is emphasized, with a focus... Read More

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Character Sculpture 4a: Molding and Casting the Head

...with John Brown

'Molding & Casting the Head' picks up where 'Sculpting the Detailed Character Head' left off. Beginning with the sculpture, this four hour lecture takes the student through preparing the sculpture to be molded, right up to pulling a plaster cast out of the mold. Through a step-by-step process,... Read More

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Character Sculpture 4b: Molding and Casting the Head

...with John Brown

This DVD continues "Moulding and Casting the Head". Note when ordering below that this is the 5th DVD.... Read More

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Character Sculpture 5a: Molding and Casting the Maquette

...with John Brown

Beginning with the sculpture, this four hour lecture takes the student through preparing the sculpture to be molded, by first cutting the sculpture into separate pieces, right up to pulling plastic casts out of the silicone flexible molds and assembling them. Through an intricately detailed... Read More

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Character Sculpture 5b: Molding and Casting the Maquette

...with John Brown

'Molding and Casting the Maquette' picks up where 'Sculpture 2, 'Character Maquettes' left off. Beginning with the sculpture, this four hour lecture takes the student through preparing the sculpture to be molded, by first cutting the sculpture into separate pieces, right up to pulling plastic casts... Read More

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Character Sculpture 6 - Sculpting the Femme Fatale

...with John Brown

Inside Sculpting the Femme Fatale, John demonstrates how to sculpt the fantasy oriented, sexy, dangerous female character. Beginning with a concept sketch and an understanding of gesture and balance, students will quickly learn the essentials of female anatomy through a comparative study using a... Read More