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Learn how to build an animatronic head with master creature effects mechanic Craig Caton-Largent (Jurassic Park, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Predator 2). In Part 1 of his 4-part webcourse series on …

Hey there Stan Winston School! I was just wondering how to make a cable-controlled jaw mechanism. You think somebody could draw a diagram or something for me to work with?

I'm starting to look into solutions for adding sound to my animatronic. My first thought is to put a couple small full range speakers in the head. Size wise, they are pretty thin, and could easily fit inside. But, …

Jan 26, 2018 · I don't know of any public resource for animatronic blueprints, but if you search around you can find blueprints/examples for common mechanical linkages that are used in engineering, …

Mar 6, 2025 · Hi everyone!I'm planning a Pikachu animatronic build. My main hang up right now is the choice of material for skin.

Hello there you inspiring, practical loving people!Help! How to make a silicone skin to fit nicely around an animatronic tentacle?

I hope you'll have a look at this odd experiment from an amateur. I've made two simple animatronic masks in the past, both for classes I was taking. One was at a small special fx shop in Manhattan, …

Oct 26, 2013 · Hi Im working on my own olaf the snowman animatronic. Im using PVC for the arms. I want to make one of his arms wave at the elbow. I think i have a hand…

Oct 26, 2013 · Hello all!Hello all! i want to create the cable rod controllable puppets like from the movie Trolls and Ghoulies, i recall Savini used a technique like this for "Fluffy" and was curious if anyone …