As I mentioned on the Old Hag Mask posts, my old high school asked my to do some masks for their production of Beauty and the Beast. Well, I'm now done with the star of the show! I did this one as a two piece latex mask for time and budget. The jaw is rigged to move with the actor's with a piece of elastic.
That looks great. When does the show open? Would love to see some pics of the production if you get any. I do alot of theater (sound design and engineering) here in my town. Keith
Thanks. I'll be sure to try for some photos. It opens on the 14th. I used to do sound a lot, too.
I've written up about the origins of this design and where all the ideas come from on my blog, if you're interested in knowing more or making something like this yourself. http://chickenhaunt.blogspot.com/2014/03/beast-mask.html
Here it is at last! The Bio Containment chamber tutorial!! Please check it out! You are going to want to watch it until the end to see the bonus surprise!
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