Secrets to Mastering Monsters

A Beginner's Guide to Practical FX Creature Suits

Russ Adams

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Creature Designer
02 April 2025

Sculpture; Textile artworks; Fashion & textiles: design; Films, movies & cinema; Painting & art manuals

Secrets to Mastering Monsters: A Beginner's Guide to Practical FX Creature Suits

Unleash your creativity and step into the world of professional creature suit fabrication!

Ever dreamed of creating jaw-dropping, Hollywood-style creature suits? Whether you're a beginner eager to learn or a seasoned pro looking to refine your skills, this ultimate practical effects guide has everything you need. From concept design to hand-sewing spandex and fur, from foam fabrication to detailed paintwork and hair punching-this book walks you through every step of building lifelike, wearable creatures.

Oscar-winning FX legend Howard Berger says:

""Russ has detailed every step one needs to take to enter the world of creature making. Even if you are a beginner or a veteran, you will have learned something that will benefit you in the future of creature suit building and fabrication. Enjoy and Happy Monster Making!""

Industry pioneer Rob Burman, whose family helped shape modern FX, calls this book ""an invaluable resource for creators,"" packed with techniques that push the boundaries of creature design.

Inside, you'll discover:

-Step-by-step tutorials on sculpting, molding, and assembling your creature suit

-Pro tips on material selection, from spandex and fur to foam and paint

-Money-saving DIY techniques for creating custom tools and effects

-Insider knowledge from seasoned FX artists shaping the industry

-Secrets behind Hollywood-style creature building that you won't find anywhere else

Whether you're an FX artist, cosplayer, indie filmmaker, or creature enthusiast, Secrets to Mastering Monsters is your essential guide to crafting stunning, professional-grade creature suits-without breaking the bank.

Ready to bring your monster to life? Get your copy today and start building!

By: Russ Adams
Imprint: Creature Designer
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 576g
ISBN: 9798218647575
Pages: 322
Publication Date: 02 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Secrets to Mastering Monsters: A Beginner's Guide to Practical FX Creature Suits

""Russ has detailed every step one needs to take to enter the world of creature making. Even if you are a beginner or a veteran, you will have learned something that will benefit you in the future of creature suit building and fabrication. Enjoy and Happy Monster Making!"" - Howard Berger, Academy Award-winning Special Makeup Effects Artist, AMPAS Governor, and Co-Founder of KNB EFX Group ""This book proves invaluable to a creator. The variety of options for making every character you desire are vast. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete hobbyist, you will find yourself pouring over this information, always discovering something new to try."" - Rob Burman, Sticks and Stones FX, Special Effects Artist & Creature Designer (The Thing, The Fly, Ghostbusters, Terminator 2, Tremors)