- Links to other movie/TV sites -

Renowned Professionals
Industry legends, respected veterans, well established pros and other people's sites about them. Listed alphabetically (by surname).

Character Shop Rick Lazzarini's well presented site. If you don't know his name, you will certainly remember the ads he's done.

Chiodo Bros This site is currently short on substance but looks as if it might be promising.

Dave Barclay Yoda puppetier and animatrinics builder

Dreams: The Terry Gilliam Fanzine

Nick Maley

Stuart Freeborn

Tom Savini Tom became a legend with FRIDAY THE 13TH and other modern horror classics and has established himself as the King of Gore. This is his official Home page.

Stan Winston There's not as much there as we might all wish about this great MFX designer but the FAQ covers a lot of questions we are often asked and.... how could we leave him out.

Willis O'Brien Homepage Bio and movie info.

Wes Craven's World

Established Professionals

Make-up, Special Make-up Effects Prosthetics & Animatronics

ANIMAL MAKERS *

Creature Effects These guys have established a workshop in Nick's old stomping ground.... Pinewood Studios, England. I don't believe thay are that well known but the work is well worth a look.

Brian Penikas Brian credits George Lucas and the STAR WARS crew for "setting his career interests in stone". Nice to know we had some impact upon this talented Make-up artist who has worked with Rick Baker and Greg Cannom. He offers good advice for beginners.

The Truly Dangerous Company An odd site with some good inside stories

Special Effects

Dreamland FX Steve Neil's specialized props, puppets and effects.

Other

Mandy's International Film & TV Production Directory

New Comers - people we hadn't heard of till we found their sites - not in the main stream

Bone Yard Effects Horror make-ups.

Lars Carlsson Swedish make-up artist.

Göteborgs Perukmakeri Swedish wigmaker

Amateur & Semi-pros:

Atelier Bassi Make-up, wig, Make-up effects artist in Switzerland

FX21 *

Splitting-image masks

Jordan's Special Make-Up Effects Page *

Schools

Make-up schools. We can not recommend any particular make-up schools. Nick advises...."Most FX make-up designers put store by portfolios... not certificates. If you do a 6 or 12 week course don't think that makes you a pro. Generally speaking, courses are only good in pointing you in the right direction (although some point you in the wrong direction). They may help you persuade an established pro to take you on as a trainee. I used to teach at Middlesex Polytechnic (now Middlesex University) back in the early 70's. As soon as I was good enough to work in movies full time I gave it up! Rick Baker and Stan Winston don't teach class. Most quality pros don't work for teacher's pay either."

This is what we have found.

Complections International We don't understand why this film/TV make-up school doesn't show pics of their work.

FX-Masters - Special Makeup Effects Training The free sample looks encouraging. It's online training. Pay as you go. The work looks professional ... although we don't see any credits.

Studio makeup academy Doesn't really tell you much.

Westmore academy From Hollywood's most renowned make-up dynasty.

News

The Hollywood Reporter Excellent industry info.

Hollywood Online Another excellent site.

Science Fiction Weekly Well presented on-line mag

Visual Effects HQ Intelligent and well designed look at visual effects in current movies.

Nick's CineSecrets® ........You make movies? click here .......Nick's Art Online

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