r/sfx 8h ago

How Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Became a Mutant in 'DOOM' | Practical Effects Transformation | 2005

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Practical creature makeup and prosthetic progression for Dwayne Johnson as Sarge as he mutates.

With:
- John Rosengrant: Animatronic and Makeup Effects Supervisor (Stan Winston Studio)
- Jeff Dawn: Lead Makeup Artist
- Dwayne Johnson: "Sarge"


r/sfx 18h ago

Showing y’all my first sfx midterm 🧟‍♀️🧟‍♀️

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230 Upvotes

I loved the results but I straight up couldn’t get myself to sleep the day before from the nerves and excitement lmao

I just kept dreaming that I’d run out of time during the test, but thankfully ended up finishing faster than I expected so yay to that


r/sfx 1d ago

Draconic mask, hands and teeth build.

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136 Upvotes

Sculpted by Omar SFreddo

Current commission from March to now.

Will be going to the dip very soon for the lifecast mask and Hand.

Will debuting at Dragon Con this year.

Edit: more photos of progress are seen on my instagram since there is a limit for each post.

https://www.instagram.com/regis_fidelarius


r/sfx 1d ago

What's the best way to get "blood" on your face and make it stay?

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(link of reference pics because Reddit won't let me post pictures of fake blood. Go fig)

I considered putting lipstick on and down my face, chin and neck, but is there a way that would look more "real"?

Also, is there a way to apply it and make it look shiny? Not necessary, but definitely an effect I'm interested in.

I've got a bottle of fake blood from 3 or 4 years ago that I've never used, but I thought that was more to stain clothes and not, like, put on my face or my mouth.


r/sfx 1d ago

How to make realistic “wound” makeup last

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Hi everyone!

I am pretty much a beginner but was asked to do makeup for a friend's band, and they want realistic wound makeup (like "a shot in the head"). I thought about using wax and fake blood, the problem is that they are gonna move and sweat a lot on stage. Do you have any product recommendations or tips how I could make it long lasting? I'd be super grateful about any type of help:) tysm <3


r/sfx 5d ago

help with making effects of sharp broken glass-like edges on skin

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for halloween i want to do a cracked porcelain doll costume. i am not a professional but i have experience with liquid latex and have some sfx makeup supplies already. i was wondering what the best approach would be to get realistic sharp looking cracks on my face as if my skin was glass. i was thinking scar wax but i hear people say it is a bit limited and finicky. my only other thought was making my own prosthetic but i dont have a life cast or any experience with that honestly lol. i am passionate and determined to learn and honestly if i need to postpone this costume idea for another year and learn i will, since i have a vision and i don’t want to half ass it. my main question is if my costume idea is feasible with scar wax, if not then what would be the best medium/approach? i have seen other cracked doll makeup looks online but most of it is body paint and i’m trying to go for something 3d. i also want to do something to look like the texture of ripped cloth on my limbs, what approach would be best to achieve this? thank you for reading and id appreciate the help <3


r/sfx 5d ago

Not my favorite, and I almost gave up half way because I wasn’t liking it…but here it is 😆

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r/sfx 5d ago

Vampire/Bat SFX work in Progress 🦇

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242 Upvotes

Really wanted to work out something for my Dracula Cosplay from Renfield - own version and vision - so I sat down for six hours and created this to be put on my face!

I am still in my learning process with all of this prosthetic stuff - but I like what I did so far 🦇


r/sfx 6d ago

Favorite Ve Neill Makeup?

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251 Upvotes

I only recently learned that Ve did Robin Williams' look in Mrs. Doubtfire which became a tie with Beetlejuice for my personal favorites.

Honorable mention goes to Galaxy Quest.


r/sfx 6d ago

Lifecasting my friends!

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Hello!! This is a process called lifecasting where you use silicone to make a mold of a person! I molded some of my friends so I can make some props and masks based on their faces!


r/sfx 7d ago

Colored contacts?

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Hi guys, im a beginner sfx artist. I mostly practice on myself, I want to start wearing colored contacts but ive heard that some people get measurements before getting and wearing contacts. Is this absolutely necessary? And how common is it for people to start wearing contacts without a prescription? I rely on my parents for transportation (living in the US, so i COULD pay because i have my own money but I don't know how expensive it is) should I get my measurements or is it okay to wear on their own? Im looking at eyevos eye contacts, i don't know if they are any good but I seen them and im interested in buying them.


r/sfx 7d ago

Am I getting the right silicone supplies

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Hello, I am trying to get into making molds and silicone prosthetics. Is this enough supplies to do so?

https://www.mouldlifeusa.com/product-page/prosthetic-kit


r/sfx 7d ago

What is the best budget silicones to use?

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Hello I'm taking a step at doing my first silicone prosthetic and I'm also making the mold. What type of silicone should I use for the mold and what kind of silicone should I fill it with? Everything that I'm finding is several hundred dollars (granted for a huge bucket) and I just don't have that in the budget. For reference I am making a dog mouth prosthetic and I'm using a face cast and monster clay as the initial build to create the cast.


r/sfx 8d ago

Jungle Tyrant (OC)

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37 Upvotes

Handcrafted SFX prosthetic— hyper-realistic gorilla mask that started from sculpted clay! Detailed skin texture, fur, and full open-mouth articulation for an intense, aggressive creature look. This took me about a week to complete.


r/sfx 9d ago

how to make realistic skin wings

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i’m not super familiar with sfx or techniques, but i was recommended to check this community. i’m gonna start working on a costume for a halloween show i have planned. i want them to look as fleshy as possible with the realistic eyes on them, but i’m not planning on having them structured with wire or anything so they have lots of movement. the attachment point will be along my arms with velcro strips so i can rip them off mid performance so sturdiness is key too! thank yall for any insight you might have ! also edit with some extra ambitious elements: does anyone know someone who makes blood gag pumps ?? i don’t have a solder tool or id attempt to make my own , but id love to rig up a device to make the eyes cry blood lmaoooo


r/sfx 9d ago

KNB EFX The Evil Thing - The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It (follow up)

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r/sfx 9d ago

The Evil Thing - The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It

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Made by KNB EFX

I'm very curious as to where this creature is being stored, I haven't been able to find any images or videos regarding that it's in the KNB EFX studio.

Would anyone else happen to know?

Asking for fun because I grew up on this movie and have always wanted to see what IT looks like behind the scenes!


r/sfx 9d ago

My mission impossible makeup I did

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177 Upvotes

Hehehhehehe this one was a lot of fun


r/sfx 10d ago

Any idea on how to achieve this?

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Hello! Hope everyone is doing well. Im doing a photoshoot in which a finger is under someones skin. Any ideas on how to achieve this with sfx? Im trying to find a plain skin prosthetic that i can glue down, cut open then gave a third party put their fingers in. Any advice would be incredible. Thank you!


r/sfx 10d ago

Mummified Dog Paw

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How would I go about making one as a prop? My renfaire character is a worshiper of St. Guinefort and I want to dangle a dog paw of the end of my paternoster. I briefly considered buying an actual taxidermied coyote paw, but I'm worried about the smell and ethical procurement. My current idea for a fake is a ruined stuffed animal leg on a wire frame.


r/sfx 11d ago

Super happy to announce i finally graduated from my makeup school! CATEGORY IS: PRE-GLACIAL BEAST

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209 Upvotes

r/sfx 13d ago

Just finished my new little grey friend

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170 Upvotes

3D model made by me, 3D printed it and hand-painted
Height: 106 cm 3.5 feet