Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Complete your journey into modern #miniature effects with creative director and master FX artist Fon Davis (Star Wars franchise). Part 4 includes insider techniques for assembling an animatronic octopus and capturing the final shot for the post-production team.
FULL COURSE: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt4YT
In Part 4 of this deep-diving course series, Fon Davis assembles the 3D-printed animatronic octopus and then collaborates with VFX Supervisors and a Director of Photography to capture the perfect shot for the post-production team. Follow along for industry tips & techniques for creating a professional, cinematic miniature FX sequence.
Fon Davis teaches:
- Different Systems to Install in the Octopus to Animate It
- How to Build a Joystick for the Tentacle Mechanism
- How to Create Poseable Tentacles
- Techniques on Assembling the Animatronic Octopus
You will also get to know:
- How to Create the Perfect Action-Oriented Shot to Hand Off to the CG Department
Including:
- High-Speed Photography, Camera Move
- Lighting the Green Screen and Lighting Effects
- Tracking Markers, Right Light Balance on Green Screen
Learn more about Fon Davis: bit.ly/FDavisBioYT
Buy 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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More COURSES with Fon Davis:
How to Make A Sci-Fi Helmet Part 1 - Build A Vacuum Form Machine
bit.ly/SciFiHelmetPt1YT
How To Make A Sci-Fi Helmet Part 2 - Design, Pattern & Vacuum Forming
bit.ly/SciFiHelmetPt2YT
How to Make a Sci-Fi Helmet Part 3 - Construction, Greebling & Finishing
bit.ly/SciFiHelmetPt3YT
To build the surrounding miniature environment, check out our Building Miniatures: Small-Scale Model Making course series with Ian Hunter:
Part 1: bit.ly/BuildMinCityPt1YT
Part 2: bit.ly/BuildMinCityPt2YT
Part 3: bit.ly/BuildMinCityPt3YT
Part 4: bit.ly/BuildMinCityPt4YT
Part 5: bit.ly/BuildMinCityPt5YT
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SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: bit.ly/Zp70T4 and RING THE BELL!
Complete your journey into modern #miniature effects with creative director and master FX artist Fon Davis (Star Wars franchise). Part 4 includes insider techniques for assembling an animatronic octopus and capturing the final shot for the post-production team.
FULL COURSE: bit.ly/ModernMiniaureFXPt4YT
In Part 4 of this deep-diving course series, Fon Davis assembles the 3D-printed animatronic octopus and then collaborates with VFX Supervisors and a Director of Photography to capture the perfect shot for the post-production team. Follow along for industry tips & techniques for creating a professional, cinematic miniature FX sequence.
Fon Davis teaches:
- Different Systems to Install in the Octopus to Animate It
- How to Build a Joystick for the Tentacle Mechanism
- How to Create Poseable Tentacles
- Techniques on Assembling the Animatronic Octopus
You will also get to know:
- How to Create the Perfect Action-Oriented Shot to Hand Off to the CG Department
Including:
- High-Speed Photography, Camera Move
- Lighting the Green Screen and Lighting Effects
- Tracking Markers, Right Light Balance on Green Screen
Learn more about Fon Davis: bit.ly/FDavisBioYT
Buy 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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More COURSES with Fon Davis:
How to Make A Sci-Fi Helmet Part 1 - Build A Vacuum Form Machine
bit.ly/SciFiHelmetPt1YT
How To Make A Sci-Fi Helmet Part 2 - Design, Pattern & Vacuum Forming
bit.ly/SciFiHelmetPt2YT
How to Make a Sci-Fi Helmet Part 3 - Construction, Greebling & Finishing
bit.ly/SciFiHelmetPt3YT
To build the surrounding miniature environment, check out our Building Miniatures: Small-Scale Model Making course series with Ian Hunter:
Part 1: bit.ly/BuildMinCityPt1YT
Part 2: bit.ly/BuildMinCityPt2YT
Part 3: bit.ly/BuildMinCityPt3YT
Part 4: bit.ly/BuildMinCityPt4YT
Part 5: bit.ly/BuildMinCityPt5YT
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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
