VFX — Stan Winston School of Character Arts Forums https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:51:26 +0000 en VFX — Stan Winston School of Character Arts Forums Malaysian Dinosaur Showcase (Short Documentary Film) https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/12207/malaysian-dinosaur-showcase-short-documentary-film Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:12:36 +0000 VFX RoaringDinosaurs2901 12207@/discussions imagehttps://youtu.be/O_CJKlwUNgc - This film was made in honour of my country's national celebrations, depicting three different species of dinosaur that have been found in this region using various puppetry techniques. The species in question are a spinosaur, an Iguanodon, and a sauropod. There's also a behind the scenes for more details - imagehttps://youtu.be/N9Spwyhd2RQ

Dinosaurs in Malaysia are only found once in a blue moon, and are sadly overlooked in favour of the petroleum industry. I know that there is potential, if only there were more opportunities and more interest in the subject. Therefore, I set out to create something that would reinvigorate interest in this niche subject, bringing those dinosaurs to life for the very first time.]]> Traditional Matte Paintings https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/11864/traditional-matte-paintings Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:00:22 +0000 VFX John Terebetsky 11864@/discussions Bringing Ray Bradbury's Imagination To Life With Miniatures and VFX https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/5857/bringing-ray-bradburys-imagination-to-life-with-miniatures-and-vfx Fri, 24 May 2019 21:47:15 +0000 VFX Christopher Moonlight 5857@/discussions Not too long ago I was asked to created projected backdrops for the stage play Ray Bradbury LIVE (forever). I used a combination of miniatures, photography, and CGI to accomplish this. Here is a mini-documentary about how I did it.


You can see more at www.raybradburyliveforever.com

]]> Spaceship modeling effects https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/2335/spaceship-modeling-effects Fri, 11 Mar 2016 14:18:21 +0000 VFX John Terebetsky 2335@/discussions Traditional Matte Painting https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/2337/traditional-matte-painting Sat, 12 Mar 2016 06:07:30 +0000 VFX John Terebetsky 2337@/discussions ]]> Bursting pustules https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/11397/bursting-pustules Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:03:30 +0000 VFX D Fisher 11397@/discussions Anyone have ant suggestions on materials or methods? 

]]> Lightning as decor https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/10526/lightning-as-decor Fri, 14 Jul 2023 06:52:08 +0000 VFX Darrell Green 10526@/discussions
One option I thought of but have not tried is to place hidden flashing LED lights pointing inward toward the antenna and string Christmas tree tinsel on the antenna to reflect the light in a random but string like arc. Does something like this sound familiar in a tested and previously working effect?]]> Blender 3.3 sculpture https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/10149/blender-3-3-sculpture Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:56:03 +0000 VFX John Terebetsky 10149@/discussions Constructive criticism highly encouraged.]]> invisible dog breathe on the Lens https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/7563/invisible-dog-breathe-on-the-lens Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:09:37 +0000 VFX Matt West 7563@/discussions ]]> Aliens:Budapest my unfinished video https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/6794/aliens-budapest-my-unfinished-video Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:01:55 +0000 VFX KBZ 6794@/discussions imagehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viAMMcWiNbI I just finished only two shot. Some information about the other shots https://www.behance.net/gallery/90154353/ALIENSBUDAPEST-unfinished-project ]]> NEED HELP! REPLICATING HANNAH BAKER SUICIDE https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/5646/need-help-replicating-hannah-baker-suicide Wed, 02 Jan 2019 19:47:23 +0000 VFX Chelsea Jaaziel 5646@/discussions I've a shoot in a couple days and am currently going insane trying to replicate Hannah Baker's suicide scene from 13 reasons why. I've tried using scar wax, latex, rubber tubings, plastic tubings. nothing seems to work. does anyone have any tips or know how it was done?]]> IamA self-employed "Monster Maker" who specialises in wearable masks AMA! https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/5642/iama-self-employed-monster-maker-who-specialises-in-wearable-masks-ama Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:56:57 +0000 VFX Michael jones 5642@/discussions Answered all the questions from today's session (and even some more)! Thanks everyone! I'll probably check again tomorrow, but just in case things get crazy, I want to thank you all for your excellent questions, and can't wait to see the masks and monsters you make in the future. :D

 Wow, thanks for the questions today, a lot tougher than I thought, but I really appreciate it! I'm calling it a day for now. I'll try to answer the remaining questions, and may be back tomorrow, watch this space!

Come join me on Instagram (MissMonsterMel) and Facebook (MissMonsterArt) for updates on my work.
https://downloader.vip/yify-yts/ https://putlocker.ooo/ Omegle
]]> Production still of my film "Molly" https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/2246/production-still-of-my-film-molly Tue, 12 Jan 2016 10:43:30 +0000 VFX Steven Michael Zack 2246@/discussions Molly. Please let me know what you think.
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http://www.mollytheseries.com







]]> Blender rigging Issues https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/2178/blender-rigging-issues Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:16:19 +0000 VFX Anthony Sterl 2178@/discussions
Here is the link to the blender file:
http://www.filedropper.com/rexstepriggingv2

Thanks in advance!

]]> Life on Mars: The VFX of The Martian https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/2171/life-on-mars-the-vfx-of-the-martian Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:03:06 +0000 VFX Chris Ellerby 2171@/discussions
imagehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoWpEY6RjkI

Checkout the full article and photo collection here:  
http://www.fxguide.com/featured/life-on-mars-the-vfx-of-the-martian/

While their focus is on VFX, you can also se a good amount of practical effects, sets, and space suits.  

One aspect I really like is that they used practical suits and helmets, but added CG visors in post.  This means you don't have reflections of the lights and crew (something I often watch for and see frequently in movies with reflective surfaces) and the actors get to stay a bit cooler and breathe easier.

What are some of your favorite pairings of practical and digital?

/Chris]]> Animated Tyrannosaurus rex https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/1694/animated-tyrannosaurus-rex Fri, 26 Jun 2015 08:01:57 +0000 VFX Asjad Mufti 1694@/discussions
imagehttps://youtu.be/fkdmnCoViFw

]]> Particles https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/273/particles Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:38:16 +0000 VFX Johann adam Kitingan 273@/discussions Hi guys, I made some cg particles mixed in with live footage a few years ago. Can't wait to combine this with some practical creature embryo fx thing

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