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Off to a good start. The first issue appears to be because it's not being held in place. Locking the base of the tentacle down helps direct the forces better, which is why it worked better when … (View Post)

Nicole Boyd has a great article on the subject of Practical vs. Digital effects over on the Video & Filmmaker site. The article has some nice examples of miniature set pieces used for "The G… (View Post)

Here is a great miniature shot from the set of Ghostbusters /Chris (View Post)

Hobby and crafting stores are a good source for some materials. A great deal can also be done with rigid insulation foam (the kind you find at a hardware store, often pink or blue) as it can be carve… (View Post)

One option would be to encapsulate your appliance in cap plastic. You can learn a bit more about that process in this lesson: https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/tutorials/character-makeup-how-to-run-s… (View Post)