Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Complete your journey into modern miniature effects with legendary master FX artist and creative director Fon Davis! Part 4 of this deep-diving course series includes insider techniques for assembling a 3D-printed animatronic octopus and collaborating with VFX Supervisors (Setareh Samandari & Habib Zargarpour) and a Director of Photography (Evan Zissimopulos) to capture the perfect shot for the post-production team. You will get up-to-date industry tips & techniques for creating a professional, cinematic miniature FX sequence.
Your instructor: Fon Davis, creative director at Fonco Studio: bit.ly/FDavisBioYT
Lessons in this online course include:
- Different Systems to Install in the Octopus to Animate It
Including:
- How to Build an Animatronic Tentacle
- How to Build a Joystick for the Animatronic Tentacle Mechanism
- How to Create Poseable Octopus Tentacles
- And Techniques on Assembling the Animatronic Octopus
You will also learn:
- How to Plan and Shoot the Perfect Action-Oriented, Dynamic Shot
- How to Make Sure CG Artists Have Everything They Need to Succeed with Their Shot
- High-Speed Photography, and Camera Move
- How to Light the Green Screen and Lighting Effects
- Where to Apply Tracking Markers, and Right Light Balance on Green Screen
FULL #COURSE: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt4YT
Modern #Miniature Effects Part 1: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt1YT
Modern Miniature Effects Part 2: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt2YT
Modern Miniature Effects Part 3: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt3YT
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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Complete your journey into modern miniature effects with legendary master FX artist and creative director Fon Davis! Part 4 of this deep-diving course series includes insider techniques for assembling a 3D-printed animatronic octopus and collaborating with VFX Supervisors (Setareh Samandari & Habib Zargarpour) and a Director of Photography (Evan Zissimopulos) to capture the perfect shot for the post-production team. You will get up-to-date industry tips & techniques for creating a professional, cinematic miniature FX sequence.
Your instructor: Fon Davis, creative director at Fonco Studio: bit.ly/FDavisBioYT
Lessons in this online course include:
- Different Systems to Install in the Octopus to Animate It
Including:
- How to Build an Animatronic Tentacle
- How to Build a Joystick for the Animatronic Tentacle Mechanism
- How to Create Poseable Octopus Tentacles
- And Techniques on Assembling the Animatronic Octopus
You will also learn:
- How to Plan and Shoot the Perfect Action-Oriented, Dynamic Shot
- How to Make Sure CG Artists Have Everything They Need to Succeed with Their Shot
- High-Speed Photography, and Camera Move
- How to Light the Green Screen and Lighting Effects
- Where to Apply Tracking Markers, and Right Light Balance on Green Screen
FULL #COURSE: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt4YT
Modern #Miniature Effects Part 1: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt1YT
Modern Miniature Effects Part 2: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt2YT
Modern Miniature Effects Part 3: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt3YT
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
