All Posts Tagged With: "Stan Winston"

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An Evening Honoring Dick Smith Hosted By Rick Baker

Generally considered to be the “godfather” of modern-day special make-up effects, Smith pioneered the method of applying prosthetics made from foam latex in small pieces as opposed to the standard of applying a latex mask as one solid piece. More after the jump.

1Mar2009 | | Comments Off | Continued
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On The Eve Of IRON MAN’s DVD Release, Mr. Beaks Reports Back From Stan Winston Studio!

AICN:With the passing of Stan this year, there was a lot of talk about this being the passing of an era – which it was in a way. Some people think practical f/x are on their way out. Do you guys think practical f/x will be strong in the 21st century?
Merritt: Oh yeah, I think so. I mean, digital is a great tool. It makes our jobs easier. It’s one of the reasons we’re able to build things as quickly as we do, because we know that we’ll be able to get away with certain things. You know… everybody loves practical. I mean, it just looks right and looks real. Even digital loves it because it makes their job easier. I think it’ll be around for a while.

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30Sep2008 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Stan Winston’s Legacy Celebrated at SIGGRAPH

[Shane Mahan] told the audience that he and partners at the Winston Studio are forming a new studio which will be named Legacy Effects in honor of the late master’s legacy and lifelong achievements.

17Sep2008 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Army of the Dead Delayed ‘Indefinitely’

FX Shops are hurting. There has not been a solid long term workload for any project in more than 8 weeks.

7Sep2008 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Ever want to see a dinosaur get made?

Behind the scenes at Stan Winston Studio for the making of the spinosaur from Jurassic Park 3

30Jul2008 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Comic Con: McG Honors Stan Winston In Credits

It’s our intention to dedicate the film to Stan Winston. – McG on Terminator: Salvation

29Jul2008 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Moment of Silence: Stan Winston Dies at 62

One of the greatest special effects masters of our time has passed. Stan Winston has been an driving force behind the most stunning visual effects the world has ever seen. To millions of movie-goers all over the world he was the FX guy behind the Terminator, Predator, Iron Man and the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park. [...]

16Jun2008 | | Comments Off | Continued
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