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Re: Measurement Apps
I've not used any apps for this either. I usually place a ruler near the object and go off that. Objects behind glass are more difficult though. Since glass makes photogrammetry, difficult (taking hundreds of photos and using them to generate a 3D model) one thing that may work is to use AI and generate a NeRF (Neural… -
Re: *** Creature Making Contest Official Rules *** Deadline Extended: 3/15
@Treeko Mietto To enter you post your entries, up to 3, in the Creature Making Contest Category as individual discussion posts. Your entry post should include a description and photos of your creature. Please read this rules post carefully to ensure your entry meets our criteria. Best of luck! /Chris -
Star Wars Mouse Droid
I just added a new project to my plate. I'm starting on a 1:1 scale RC Star Wars Mouse Droid. https://www.instagram.com/p/BWjcsG7AwbE/?taken-by=vexfx I'll be doing a lot of 3d printing for the greeblies and other components on this one. Top greeblies, side circuit boards and greeblies, internal frame, wheel hubs, and… -
Help for a newbie
Hello! I'm completely new to special effects and character design. I'm a little confused about undercuts. I know they're bad, but am not entirely clear what constitutes as an undercut and how to get around them. I'm making a latex mask for halloween. I sculpted a muzzle and ears to cast separately. I'm including pictures… -
Re: Looking for suggestions
The 3d printer is a great resource for cosplay, especially when paired with CAD and 3d modeling skills. One suggestion would be to encourage them to start learning a CAD tool like Tinkercad https://www.tinkercad.com/ which is used a lot in STEAM education. It's a good introduction to the world of CAD and can help him to… -
Streaming Support on Mobile- Chromecast
Any chance streaming on mobile may be supported some day? I cast so much from my phone to my TV these days, but I noticed the videos here (when I watch on my phone) do not include the google cast icon. Would love to see this as an option in the future, instead of having to mirror my device. Thanks for all the great… -
DYI Dinosaur models
Hi my name is Alejandro I have been making cardmodels for over 20 years i have a little project going on here http://kck.st/2nNDQ8T The model i make can be size to any scale needed and are very versatile as you can see on the videos including movement. the following model is roughly 200 paper parts and its about 75 cm in… -
Captain Cretaceous, Dinosaur captain and crew
Here is a character from one of my up coming children's books, hes named 'Captain Cretaceous' I have included an illustration of his crew: Harry Hausen the Ankylosaurus, Bradbury the lambeosaurus, Winston the Raptor and Tippet the Dilophosaurus, as well as their ship, 'The Spielbergasaurus Rex' to show his… -
Contest submission Krampus
This is an original design Krampus I made. Body was built with a spandex underlayer and sewn in body padding, then I drafted a pattern with fleece before creating the final fur layer with National fiber Tech Fur. Head was built on a resin base, then covered with fur, which was trimmed and airbrushed. Horns are cast resin… -
Re: HOMEWORK: WEEK ONE
Hi, here is my finished puppet. Sorry that I'm not be able to attend the live course because it's quite late in my location, hope Stephen, Charles & Edward don't mind. And this workshop getting too costly for me (included course fee). It's hit budget cap for me, possible will do simple back drop screen for animation. -
Re: Green screen / compositing class?
Sounds interesting. For many people getting started this would be a good way to matt in finishes, or to create virtual props to include in their movies. Considering that some shows like Babylon 5 owe their success to green screening, and likewise many of the amateur Start Trekc fan videos make full use of them. Thanks for… -
Re: Homework Day 2
Hi Shannon, I hope you're keeping well! I've a question regarding the bidding process.If there are several scene descriptions in a script, that are potentially part of one bid item, do I need to include all the scene descriptions relating to that specific bid item, ie consolidate ? Or do I list out the scene descriptions… -
Dragon Sculpture
Hello :) I want to contribute something cute for the contest: a very small and friendly blue dragon. The sculpture is only 8cm high (rock included) and I had a lot of fun making it. This is my first sculpture, I just wanted to create something that cheers me up when I have a bad day... The little sculpture always stands on… -
Frankenstein's MONSTER
The Monster of disproportionate lengths is here! Years of seclusion have left him lonely and in search of somebody like him. But will he find his Bride? The Monster still demands a mate! I sculpted my interpretation of Frankenstein's Monster out of Castiline wax, wire, metal (bolts), twine, and included tiny pieces of… -
I have a few questions about this career field. I was wondering if someone could answer them for me.
First, I was wondering what the work environment is like and how would you describe the day-to-day activity? Next, how many hours a week do you typically work, including any take-home tasks? Finally what are some of the positive and negative aspects of the work? Oh, and are there any major controversies within the field?… -
Mr. Incredible (The Incredibles - Pixar)
This was a fun an comfortable three-day build for Kraken Con in Oakland, CA. I'm a huge fan of Pixar's The Incredibles and always loved the "retro" look of Mr. Incredibles original black & blue suit. This project was 100% from scratch including the patterns and my biggest hurdles to jump were the complexity of the… -
Bright Movie Orc!!! -Anna Gambucci
My name is Anna Gambucci. Located in Davenport Iowa studied abroad to be a makeup artist with knowledge of mask making, theater make up, special effects, wig work including hair punching, ventilating, and wefting. This is the first contest I have entered sense being back in the states. A past job was to make model James… -
Re: Weight vs Volume Measurements in resin/silicone castings?
Hey Eric, i prefer to use the Volume as measurement. Its easier to use volume because it includes the size of the surface and the hight/ strenght of the items wich will be builted. Depending on which material is used and which density it has, the weight can spread a lot while the volume will always be the same on the same… -
Re: What's On Your Workbench? (Spring 2023)
Been working on building a Velociraptor animatronic based on the ones featured in The Lost World. A college near me has a makers festival they do every November, I won last year with this project. I'm hoping to have most of the body built soon. Still been working on the mechanics but I'm getting there. (The picture I… -
Re: How to make a fake silicone hand with arm prop
We do have a few classes that would help in this area. Lifecasting, including casting a hand: https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/tutorials/how-to-life-cast-character-creation-tutorial And Silicone Painting: https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/tutorials/silicone-painting-realistic-flesh-tones-vol-1…