Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn the art, technology, and business of modern miniature effects with industry legends Fon Davis (Star Wars franchise) and James A. Powell (Monster City Studios). In Part 3 of this hands-on course, you'll get expert guidance on miniature model building, including pro techniques for assembling, painting miniatures, and creating realistic weathering effects.
Learn effective, studio-tested workflows to bring your miniature models to life—perfect for visual effects artists, hobbyists, and anyone committed to miniature model-making and realistic detailing.
Your instructor: Fon Davis, creative director at Fonco Studio, and James A. Powell, founder and VP of Monster City Studios: bit.ly/PowellDavisYT
Lessons in this online course include:
- Attaching Deck Sections to a Miniature Hull
- Using Auto Body Filler for Miniature Models
- How to Add the Miniature Ship's Superstructure
- Creating and Applying Custom Stencils for Miniature Models
- Painting the Shipping Containers
- How to Draw Waterlines and Salt Streaks on Miniature Container Ships
- Advanced Painting, Rust Effects, and Weathering
- Adding Realistic Fine Details to Miniature Ships and Scale Models
FULL #COURSE: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt3YT
Modern #Miniature Effects Part 1: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt1YT
Modern Miniature Effects Part 2: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt2YT
Modern Miniature Effects Part 4: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt4YT
VFX for Miniatures Part 1: Keying, Tracking & Rotoscoping: bit.ly/MiniatureVFXPt1YT
VFX for Miniatures Part 2: Assembling Elements for the Digital Environment: bit.ly/MiniatureVFXPt2YT
VFX for Miniatures Part 3: Storm FX, Simulation, Color Finishing & Final Comp: bit.ly/MiniatureVFXPt3YT
About Stan Winston School:
Stan Winston School is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best FX artists & creators. Subscribers get unlimited access to instruction from Hollywood's leading pros and classes across a vast range of specialties. Stream hundreds of courses anywhere, anytime, on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
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Learn the art, technology, and business of modern miniature effects with industry legends Fon Davis (Star Wars franchise) and James A. Powell (Monster City Studios). In Part 3 of this hands-on course, you'll get expert guidance on miniature model building, including pro techniques for assembling, painting miniatures, and creating realistic weathering effects.
Learn effective, studio-tested workflows to bring your miniature models to life—perfect for visual effects artists, hobbyists, and anyone committed to miniature model-making and realistic detailing.
Your instructor: Fon Davis, creative director at Fonco Studio, and James A. Powell, founder and VP of Monster City Studios: bit.ly/PowellDavisYT
Lessons in this online course include:
- Attaching Deck Sections to a Miniature Hull
- Using Auto Body Filler for Miniature Models
- How to Add the Miniature Ship's Superstructure
- Creating and Applying Custom Stencils for Miniature Models
- Painting the Shipping Containers
- How to Draw Waterlines and Salt Streaks on Miniature Container Ships
- Advanced Painting, Rust Effects, and Weathering
- Adding Realistic Fine Details to Miniature Ships and Scale Models
FULL #COURSE: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt3YT
Modern #Miniature Effects Part 1: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt1YT
Modern Miniature Effects Part 2: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt2YT
Modern Miniature Effects Part 4: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt4YT
VFX for Miniatures Part 1: Keying, Tracking & Rotoscoping: bit.ly/MiniatureVFXPt1YT
VFX for Miniatures Part 2: Assembling Elements for the Digital Environment: bit.ly/MiniatureVFXPt2YT
VFX for Miniatures Part 3: Storm FX, Simulation, Color Finishing & Final Comp: bit.ly/MiniatureVFXPt3YT
About Stan Winston School:
Stan Winston School is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best FX artists & creators. Subscribers get unlimited access to instruction from Hollywood's leading pros and classes across a vast range of specialties. Stream hundreds of courses anywhere, anytime, on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
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JOIN the Stan Winston School Community!
stanwinstonschool.com
tiktok.com/@stan_winston_school
facebook.com/StanWinstonSchool
instagram.com/stanwinstonschool
pinterest.com/stanwinston
Visit our WEBSITE: stanwinstonschool.com
SUBSCRIBE to #SWSCA on YouTube: bit.ly/Zp70T4
