Prop Fabrication for Film with Rick Hilgner This demonstration covers real-world construction of a motion picture style prop gun. Rick discusses all aspects of creating something with your own hands that is truly interactive.Production steps include concept design, pre-production, multi-material application/allocation, engineering design and application, shop safety, base formation, machining, fabrication and alternatives,nernies and grebles, mold making, gadgets, gags, paint/faux finishes and other "weird science" tricks of the trade. Independent filmmakers looking to build cost-effective props will benefit from this rare glimpseat a master's process and techniques. Instructor for this title: Rick Hilgner 185 Minutes of LectureTopics Covered: - Materials
- Safety
- Blocking
- Assembly
- Adding Details
- Masking
- Priming
- Prep and Fill
- Sanding
- Painting
- Adding Decals and Smaller Details
- Adding Grunge
- Adding Damage and Wear
Chapters - Introduction
- Blocking
- Assembly
- Adding Details
- More Details and Cleanup
- Adding Smaller Details
- Masking and Priming
- Prep and Fill
- Sanding and Cleanup
- Final Masking and Priming
- Painting and Unmasking
- Decal Details
- More Details and Adding Grunge
- Adding Damage and Wear
Instructor Bio: Ever since Rick was a kid, his dream was to come to Los Angeles and work in entertainment building models and toys. After 25 years of being a 'hitman' for the visual effects and toyindustries, Rick has worked on everything from low budget shlockers to massive Hollywood blockbusters designing, engineering and fabricating miniatures, props, sets and gadget effects, as well as toy prototypes,trade shows and themed installations. His company, Creative Concepts Enterprises, now strives to enhance the digital world by incorporating the knowledge of practical, hand-built magic and fun. Film creditsinclude The Fifth Element, Starship Troopers, Darkman, Power Rangers The Movie, X-Files, Guyver 2, Turbulence, Alien: Resurrection and many more. |
