with Steve Biggs

Features nearly 40 easy-to-do special effects including makeup effects, gel effects, A+B blood, gushing blood, simple latex appliances, flowing blood from a knife, bullet hit with a blow-tube, Goo effects, vampire tooth caps, realistic compound fracture with flowing blood and more. Excellent for those who want to construct their own realistic effects. Great for young film makers, mock-disaster training and haunted houses. DVD 1 in the SES series. 58 min., DVD

with Steve Biggs

First section of this video demonstrates face-casting with alginate and the making of a UltraCal30 master of a person's face. Other topics include; Plaster waste mold, Simple plaster mold, Latex mold, and a demonstration of vacuum forming. Demonstrates casting of slip latex (Halloween Mask type technique). Great starting point for people without any previous mold experience. DVD 2 in the SES series. 48 min. DVD

with Steve Biggs

Covers Simple Silicone molding technique. Video demonstrates one-part silicone mold and two-part silicone molding techniques. Demonstrates casting of liquid plastic compound and PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride). Excellent starting point for people who have projects they want to reproduce and sell. The only video that teaches silicone molding techniques. DVD 3 in the SES series. 35 min. DVD

with Brian Penikas

Features Hollywood airbrush and painting technique exclusive to the entertainment industry as taught by Brian Penikas. Learn basic airbrush setup and painting, how to make your own PAX paint. Learn surface prep, basing, detail and shadow as well as mottling, washes and stippling. Excellent "How to." Approximately 28 minutes. DVD 4 in the SES series.

with Brian Penikas

New gelatin appliance technique is taking Hollywood by storm! Don't confuse this with burn and scare makeup, this is serious character transformation using sculpting and mold techniques much like hot foam. Gelatin is easy to make and apply. Features the translucency of silicone without the hassle. This video is about 28 minutes long. DVD 5 in the SES series.

with Steve Biggs

Pneumatics has several advantages over electric motors including safety, more power in a smaller package and ease of control. This video explains in simple terms the advantages of pneumatic systems. It demonstrates the difference between pneumatics and hydraulics. Covers important safety information. Explains the difference between linear and rotary actuators. Shows you how to connect and adjust pneumatic systems. Demonstrates manual versus electric control. Shows you how to plumb and adjust flow controls. Explains in plain English how to specify control valves and how they work. Shows how to layout a typical linear cylinder for design purposes. This video will give you the confidence you need to safely work with pneumatic devices of any size. Includes a two minute clip of amusement park style pneumatic animation. 28 mins., DVD 6 in the SES series.

with Steve Biggs

Now you can make your own breakaway bottles like the ones used in fight scenes in movies. Professionally made breakaway bottles can cost $40 or more, but with the right know-how and materials you can make your own at much less. This video shows how to make the basic two-part silicone mold needed to cast the bottle. It demonstrates the materials needed and pouring technique. The craft is a fine art and practice is required, but good to excellent bottles can be made for a fraction of the cost of Hollywood bottles. 28 min. DVD 7 in the SES series.

with Steve Biggs 

Want to make fake body parts and don't where to begin? This video explores five of the best options and demonstrates them side by side so that you can make a decision before you waste money on a mold that won't work. Materials shown are Silicone, PVC (Hot Pour), Gelatin, Wax, and Slip Latex. Foam latex is compared, but not demonstrated. Shows you how to fill skins with polyurethane foam and how to foam-in a simple wire armature. Intrinsic coloring is shown for each material. Use of the Hair Punching tool is demonstrated. Does not demonstrate sculpting, life-casting, or the construction of silicone or plaster molds. Experience in mold making and life-casting are prerequisites to these techniques. 28 min. DVD 8 in the SES series.

This video is in response to numerous requests for a video that would show people how to make their own dental prosthetics. Nothing completes costume and makeup like a well-made set of fake choppers. Thom's technique is simple and easy to follow and reveals several great little trade secrets. DVD 30 min.

The Classic Series: "Makeup for the Theatre Series"

Expert makeup instructors clearly demonstrate the fine points of makeup artistry. All subjects are designed for classroom instruction with detailed summaries at the end of each lesson. Bonus feature: Retrospective on Ben Nye, Sr.'s makeup artistry career. DVD 262 min. Closed Caption
Six Lessons Includes:

Hosted by Gil Mosko, creator of GM Foam. This video shows the step by step process of using GM Foam. Clear procedures make it easy to produce good foam pieces of your own. Explains chemistry and behavior of the materials. Great value for the price. DVD

with Roger Beebe

Video features 3-1/2 hours of latex rubber mold making techniques and backup mold techniques. Latex Rubber is commonly used for making concrete lawn ornament molds and plaster casting molds. Latex can also be used to make molds for casting plastic resins, wax, and hot melt vinyl. Latex Rubber is one of the least expensive moldmaking materials, yet good quality latex rubber is very durable and long lasting.
Unlike any other type of moldmaking material, latex molds can be used as "glove" molds that peel off your model like a rubber glove peels off your hand. DVD 210 min.

A complete DVD guide from concept to building your haunted attraction. Covering all aspects from financial planning, design, layout, building, to make up. If you are considering starting you own haunted attraction this is a must have time and money saving guide.

Our newest product, Halloween Makeup Made Easy! is six of our easier lessons compiled onto one DVD. So if you want to learn how to put on that latex appliance you just bought at the Halloween store, or how to make a zombie using just greasepaint makeup, this DVD is for you!

Gunshot Wound Part I: The guys at Motion Picture F/X show you how to sculpt, mold, cast an entry and exit wound appliance in gelatin.

Gunshot Wound Part II: This second half of the lesson shows you how to apply the entry and exit wound appliances.

Cuts & Bruises: Here's three techniques for achieving realistic effects.

Zombie Makeup: Makeup Artist, Greg McDougal shows you how to make a realistic zombie using just greasepaint makeup...NO prosthetics!

Toxic Waste Face: Use gelatin and basic makeup to get that "I just fell into a vat of chemicals" look.

Vampire makeup lesson: This lesson demonstrates the technique of putting on a latex prosthetic using an "off the shelf" vampire appliance seen in popular TV shows.

DVD aprox. 170 minutes.

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.

Maquette: Before special effects artists build a full size monster, they usually create a small sculptured version called a maquette for the studio to approve. Creature designer Jordu Schell shows you how to sculpt one.

Headcasting: Anyone familiar with makeup and prosthetics knows the key to it is having a Headcast of your actor. This demonstration shows you the process, step by step.

Latex Appliance: This segment demonstrates the application using an off the shelf vampire latex prosthetic.

Creature Bust: Designer Jordu Schell demonstrates sculpting a 1:1 scale monster as seen on the video cover.

Half Mask: In this segment, we sculpt, mold, cast and airbrush a half mask.

Fangs: Effects artist Michael Pack demonstrates the techniques he uses for making custom made fangs for verious TV shows and Films.

DVD Approx. 170 minutes.

This DVD contains six demonstrations, two from previous issues of MovieFX Magazine and 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 the motion picture and TV industry.

Gunshot Wound Part I: The guys at Motion Picture F/X show you how to sculpt, mold, cast an entry and exit wound appliance in gelatin.

Gunshot Wound Part II: This second half of the lesson shows you how to apply the entry and exit wound appliances.

Prop Casting: In this lesson, propmaker Scott Brodeen shows you how to mold and cast a movie prop.

The Eyes Have It: Creature designer, Casye Love demonstrates his custom painting techniques for Human and Alien eyes.

Pneumatics 101: The Motion Picture F/X guys you how to make a Haunted House standard, head popping out of a garbage can.

Zombie Makeup: Makeup Artist, Greg McDougal shows you how to make a realistic zombie using just greasepaint makeup...NO prosthetics!

DVD Approx. 170 minutes.

MovieFX Magazine presents Special Effects Master Class: Vol. 3. There are over 3 hours of lessons and demonstrations, which range from scarring to the application of facial hair, all taught by professionals in the motion picture and TV industry. Please note that although there are only four lessons in this Master Class, the total run time is just as long as previous volumes.

Toxic Waste Face. Use gelatin and basic makeup to get that "I just fell into a vat of chemicals" look.

Cuts & Bruises: Here's three techniques for achieving realistic effects.

Facial Hair: Need to grow a manly beard in only a matter of hours? This lesson will put hair on your chin.

Visual F/X: So you and your buddy shot your own little lazer sword duel, but you want to add a glow and other effects? Check out this lesson on basic CG.

DVD Approx. 150 min.

Movie FX DVD Videomagazine presents Special Effects Master Class Volume Four. Inside are four demonstrations of various effect techniques ranging from facecasting to burn makeup, all taught by professionals in the motion picture and TV industry.

Burn Makeup: Need a nasty burn for your independent film or you just want to freak your parents out. This will do the trick.

Face Casting: A staple of makeup effects is being able to sculpt your own appliances, but before you can do that, you'll need to cast your actor's face. This lesson shows you how.

Silicone Hand Part I: If you ever need a realistic body part, silicone is the way to go. Part one shows you how to mold and cast a hand, as well as preparing it for painting.

Silicone Hand Part II: This is where your hand comes to life so to speak. Part two shows you how to paint it and add hair.

DVD aprox. 200 minutes.

Movie FX DVD Videomagazine presents Special Effects Master Class Volume Five. Inside are demonstrations of various effect techniques, all taught by professionals in the motion picture and TV industry.

Tubing Effects: Sometimes, you need that wound to do more than sit there looking pretty. This lesson shows you how to add smoke and squirting blood.

Drowning Makeup: Here's a lesson on how to apply latex prosthetics to give your acter that waterlogged look as shown on all those forensic crime tv shows.

Slipcast Appliances Part 1: This is an older technique, but one that all good makeup artists should know. Here we show you how to sculpt, mold and cast some creepy slipcast appliances.

Slipcast appliances Part 2: In the second half, we show you how to apply and paint them... giving your actor a sort of swollen "Leprosy" look.

DVD aprox. 170 minutes

Movie FX DVD Videomagazine presents Special Effects Master Class Volume Six. Inside are four demonstrations of various effects techniques ranging from Pros-Aide scars to a chilly frozen death makeup, all taught by professionals in the motion picture and TV industry.

Part 1: Frozen Makeup. If you need to give your actor a "left for dead in the frozen tundra" look, this lesson has what you need.

Part 3: Bald Cap. Need your actor to have a chrome dome without shaving their locks? here's how it's done... without a razor!

DVD aprox. 240 minutes