Creature Fur & Hair: A Workshop with Russ Adams - Paperback

by Russ Adams (Author)

Creature Fur and Hair: A Workshop with Russ Adams In this how-to workshop series, by special effects artist and creature designer Russ Adams, you will learn how to cover a creature in fur, or hair using the same methods performed by professional Hollywood creature designers. This book includes in depth step-by-step tutorials which breakdown three procedures, furring, hair punching, and flocking. In addition to these processes, you will learn how to save money by make your own tools. The author includes a multitude of professional tips from his many years of experience including how to take patterns from a three-dimensional surface. Also included in this book are nearly 60 diagrams, two quick-reference checklists, and more. The information compiled is provided by a self-taught special effects artist who understands that most people don't have a lot of money to invest in materials and equipment. "My goal for this book is to give you the tools to succeed by guiding you through a step-by-step process that will increase your odds of success. In this book, you are going to learn more than just how to fur a creature. I am going to rescue you from the idea that you need to buy specialized tools and equipment to succeed." Russ Adams Available exclusively from Amazon and at Escape Design FX.

Author Biography

Russ Adams is an award-winning special effect artist familiar to worldwide audiences for his work on Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge, the highly rated SyFy Channel reality series. His work spans countless film, television, commercial, and theater productions. In this how-to workshop series, Russ shares his abundant experience with special effects enthusiasts and craftsmen of all levels.