Cutting edges are the point at which a core meets the mould, and is crucial in creating a fine edge for many appliances. In flat moulds, there can be something similar even though a core isn’t involved, as it establishes where the appliance actually stops and the skin begins. A cutting edge and overflow are …
#60 – Tim Baggaley
Tim Baggaley played the one-armed zombie in Shaun of the Dead. He’s a damn nice fella, an actor, talented graphic designer and a fabulous dancer. In this episode, we chat about his experience on set and his recollections of being among the undead. As we chatted, he reminded me of a few other things we …
#59 – Mark Donovan
Here is a little treat – an additional little episode that checks in with Mark Donovan who played The Hulking Zombie in Shaun Of The Dead. We talked through the difficulties involved in getting ready to be attacked with records and cricket bats, shovels and the heat whilst caked in blood. Also, as you’ll hear, …
#58 – Air Bubbles
Air bubbles of one kind or another are inevitable if you deal with materials which start out life as a liquid and then later solidify such as plaster, latex, silicone and resin. Let’s take a look at what can happen, why, and what to do about it. Air bubbles can be small, almost insignificant cosmetic …
#57 – ‘Little John’ Cormican
It was a great pleasure to chat with John face to face (before lockdown, I hasten to add) back in December of 2019. John is a well known (Emmy winning) FX artist who has since gone on to work at Tussauds and is a freelance artist. I think you will get a real kick out …
#56 – Q & A
This episode of the podcast, we catch up with some questions left on our answerphone, emails and comments. Clay issues, alcohol colours, and a nice message from sculpting master Amelia Rowcroft. Cheers to those been in touch, and leaving messages. You can get in touch by email at stuartandtodd@gmail.com or leave a voicemail here. I …
#55 – Shaun Of The Dead: An Appreciation
The Shaun Of The Dead prosthetic team reunites and talk through the movie effects shots. The best thing about (SOTD) Shaun of the Dead for me was that I was already a Spaced fan – the TV show from Edgar Wright which had put the cast into public consciousness and rekindled the (at the time) …
#54 – Approaching Workshops
Folio under your arm, at some point you may wish to appeal to those who could give you a job. It’s nervewracking to be judged by anyone, but your folio is maybe pages of your heart and soul now made visible for others to assess and rate. The main way anyone gets work is simply …