The Motion Picture F/X Instructors are some of the top Special Make-up Effects Artists working in the Film Industry Today. There hands on knowledge from working in labs and on set, will be key in teaching you the current techniques and attitude needed to put you above the rest.
TODD TUCKER is one of the creative forces behind the 2 time academy award winning CAPTIVE AUDIENCE, and a key special effects makeup artist for GREG CANNOM. For the last ten years he has created prosthetic makeup's, creature suits and puppets for both Film and Television. Todd is also a respected actor and often plays the creatures he creates. He is currently the head MAKEUP FX artist for CHARMED and THAT'S SO RAVEN. Credits include: DRACULA, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST.
CHRIS GALLAHER is a multi-talented special effects makeup artist and lab technician. He has worked with the "A" list FX shops such as CAPTIVE AUDIENCE, EDGE EFFECTS, and STAN WINSTON STUDIOS. After spending some time in Pennsylvania as a head teacher at the Tom Savini Makeup School, Chris returned to Hollywood and found himself as the Dental Appliance Designer for BLADE 2 and THE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN. Credits include: DOOM, VAN HELSING, HANNIBAL.
CHRIS HAMPTON is considered to be one of the best foam runners and lab technicians in the industry. He has been a key member of makeup FX shops such as FILM ILLUSIONS, CAPTIVE AUDIENCE and THE MOTION PICTURE F/X COMPANY. Chris's knowledge of mold making, fabrication and all other lab skills make him a valuable addition to the FX SCHOOL team. Credits include: CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK, WHITE CHICKS, BIG MAMA'S HOUSE 2.
GREG MCDOUGALL is also among the top in his craft. He is a versatile makeup FX artist who has worked for a number of shops including ALTERIAN STUDIOS, KNB and CAPTIVE AUDIENCE. Greg mastered his teaching skills while working as an instructor at the Tom Savini Makeup School. He is currently at STAN WINSTON STUDIOS, applying his skill to help create Universal's remake of the WAR OF THE WORLDS. Credits include: SEED OF CHUCKY, THE MASK 2, DAY OF THE DEAD 2.
DAN CRAWLEY continues to be a leader in the field as a silicone specialist. His lab skills have been utilized at CINIVATIONS, OPTIC NERVE, & BURMAN STUDIOS. Dan's on set experience includes working on : STAR TREK VOYAGER & THE DREW CARY SHOW. Credits include: FANTASTIC FOUR, MEN IN BLACK 2, THE RING.
CASEY LOVE is at the top of his field, his creature design and air brush skills are like no other. Casey works in all industries offering his sculpting , painting and molding services to the Model kit, Statue, Toy, FX and Video Game industries as well as private collectors.
JEFF COLBERT is not only a respected makeup artist, but is one of the founders and owners of the MOTION PICTURE F/X COMPANY. Jeff has taught special fx makeup at a number of schools including The Studio Makeup Academy, Hollywood Secrets Osaka Japan, and the Lithuanian Opera School. His knowledge and access to the newest materials will insure that the students are learning by using the most current products available. Credits include: DAVID BLAINE "ABOVE THE BELOW" & THE CARSON DAILY SHOW, THE NEW ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, TEAM AMERICA.
DEMO DAYS
We will offer FEATURED DEMOS. Each will be on a specific skill used by TOP ARTIST in that field.
GREG CANNOM....................old age makeup.
KAZU TSUJI............................creature makeup.
ED FRENCH............................character makeup.
BRET MARDOCK..................beauty makeup.
TODD TUCKER......................silicone makeup
MIKE PACK............................airbrush makeup
JEFF COLBERT......................foam construction / mascot costume design
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