Hybrid FX: Digital Sculpture & Silicone Prosthetics

$2,500.00

In eight weekly classes, students will be introduced to the powerful 3D sculpting program, Zbrush, a widely-used software in the industry. With Dallas Harvey’s expert guidance, attendees will gain proficiency in the program, learning the 3D interface and fundamental sculpting techniques that form the backbone of digital sculpting.

Upcoming Classes:

Sundays, August 20 – October 1, 2023; 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Sundays, January 21 – March 10, 2024; 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Sundays, April 7 – May 26, 2024; 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Sundays, June 23 – August 11, 2024; 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Sundays,  September 8 – October 27, 2024; 2:30PM – 5:30PM

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Description

Prepare to dive into the cutting-edge world of hybrid special effects makeup with the captivating class, “Digital Sculpture & Silicone Prosthetics,” taught by renowned film industry special effects makeup artist, Dallas Harvey. This exciting and innovative course takes students on a transformative journey through the realms of digital sculpting and silicone prosthetics, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the film and entertainment industry.

In the class, students will be introduced to the powerful 3D sculpting program, Zbrush, a widely-used software in the industry. With Dallas Harvey’s expert guidance, attendees will gain proficiency in the program, learning the 3D interface and fundamental sculpting techniques that form the backbone of digital sculpting.

The course curriculum is designed to be comprehensive and hands-on, encompassing essential topics such as sculpting organic surfaces, including the intricacies of human facial features. Students will even have the exciting opportunity to learn how to 3D scan a human face, opening up endless possibilities for character design and prosthetic creation.

A core focus of the class is sculpting flat mold prosthetics, and covering important aspects like creating realistic character noses and brows. This practical skill set allows students to bring their character designs to life through tangible, lifelike prosthetics.

Moreover, the class delves into the technical aspects of the process, teaching students how to prepare their digitally sculpted molds for 3D printing. This step is crucial in bringing digital creations into the physical world, enabling students to explore the practical implementation of their designs.

Finally, students will learn the art of casting their silicone prosthetics, a crucial skill for special effects makeup application for TV & film. In this course students gain a thorough understanding of the casting process, paving the way for them to excel in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of special effects makeup.

With Dallas Harvey’s guidance and expertise, this class provides a comprehensive foundation for aspiring special effects makeup artists, equipping them with the skills needed to create mesmerizing and lifelike prosthetics using the fusion of digital sculpting and silicone casting. Prepare to unlock your creative potential and embark on a thrilling journey into the world of special effects makeup with “Digital Sculpture & Silicone Prosthetics”!

* All students must bring their own high powered PC / Apple computer (Minimum 16G Ram) and Wacom Tablet, and register for a personal monthly subscription Zbrush license to take part in this course

Additional information

Choose Your Starting Date

Sundays, August 20, 2023, Sundays, January 21, 2024, Sundays, April 7, 2024, Sundays, June 23, 2024, Sundays, September 8, 2024

Course Outline

Topics covered in this class include:

  • 3D Scanning: Scanning live actor face
  • 3D Printing Part 1: Types of 3D printers & Troubleshooting
  • Zbrush & 3D Sculpting Fundamentals
  • Zbrush Tools & Sculpting Techniques
  • 3D Flat Molds: Fantasy & Gore Prosthetics
  • 3D Snap Molds: Nose & Brow Prosthetics
  • 3D Printing Part 2: Setting up molds for 3D printing
  • 3D Printing Part 3: Creating the 3D printed molds, troubleshooting techniques
  • Silicone Prosthetic Creation
  • Special Effects Makeup Application

Instructor

Vancouver FX Studio Founder and Lead Instructor, Dallas Harvey, is a special effects artist who works with both practical and digital mediums, with over 15 years of digital concept and CGI experience, Harvey has been credited with roles including lead special effects designer, key makeup effects artist, and puppeteer on many film, television, and music video productions.

In addition to taking role as author and previous-instructor of the Digital Make-Up Design curriculum for Blanche Macdonald Centre, Harvey was also responsible for curating the IMATS Vancouver Make-Up Museum 2012-2014 and featuring some of his work in Make-Up Artist Magazine, including written columns in the magazine’s Lab Tech section!

Most recently, Harvey designed special effects for The Exorcist Season 2 for Fox TV network including puppeteering custom builds, creating realistic props and silicone body duplicates, blood rigging, dental acrylic teeth creation, as well as custom sculpting fabrication and concept design.

To contact him by email click here.

View Harvey’s full credit list on IMDB.

View Harvey’s Linked-In Profile here.

About The Instructor

Dallas Harvey – Instructor & FX Artist

Dallas Harvey is a special effects artist who works with both practical and digital mediums. He has over 15 years of digital concept and CGI experience and has been lead special effects designer, key makeup effects artist and puppeteer on many TV, Film & Music video productions.

His special effects make-up designs have been published numerous times in the world-wide publication Make-up Artist Magazine. In addition, Harvey is a twice published author in the Lab Tech section of the magazine, and was curator of the IMATS Vancouver Make-up Museum 2012-2014. Harvey has also authored and instructed the Digital Make-up Design curriculum for Blanche Macdonald Centre. In 2015 he was a LEO Award nominee for Best Make-up in a Short Drama for Telefilm Canada sci-fi production Gord’s Brother.

Most recently Harvey designed special effects for The Exorcist Season 2 for Fox TV network puppeteering custom builds, creating realistic props, silicone body duplicates, blood rigging, dental acrylic teeth, custom sculpting fabrication and concept design.

Dallas Harvey is the founder of Vancouver FX Studio where he designs and consults on local and international TV, Film & Music Video productions.

To contact him by email click here.

View Dallas full credit list on IMDB.

View Dallas linked in profile here

Class Dates & Times

This course has 8 weekly Sunday classes.

Upcoming Classes:

Sundays, August 20 – October 1, 2023; 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Sundays, January 21 – March 10, 2024; 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Sundays, April 7 – May 26, 2024; 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Sundays, June 23 – August 11, 2024; 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Sundays,  September 8 – October 27, 2024; 2:30PM – 5:30PM