11-07-2005, 06:41 AM
I 100% agree with Mr. Mabry, schools for FX in my honest oppinion are a waste of money, there is nothing they can teach you that spending
500-1000$ on books videos and supplies can do. Seriously, teach yourself bro. Sculpting mold making, basic latexing fx... Hell, the internet is one big classroom! if i have a question the net is where i get my info. Schools never gaurentee a job in anything, honestly from what ive read and experienced, most who go to savini\'s school don\'t get much farther than mold maker or floor sweeper, and that burns people out.So the dream dies and they have a nice school debt to pay. Then again, this could work for you, it could give you what you need to do it.
with the minimal experience i have in the field, MAKEUP FX is more like construction job than the glamour of hollywood, don\'t expect to get rich doing it . its a job , and its not an easy one. I don\'t mean to dash your dreams but its 100% true. Ive been there and ive seen how it is and it blows. ill stick to freelance student films and independants, its a shit load more fun and people actualy appreciate your hard work! so get some books, fire up the vcr and start cooking up some awesome stuff man! let this board and other "monster" boards be your teacher, let us critique and give advice on your work, who better than us fx horror sci\fi freeks? we are demanding and want it right lol!..................good luck bro!
500-1000$ on books videos and supplies can do. Seriously, teach yourself bro. Sculpting mold making, basic latexing fx... Hell, the internet is one big classroom! if i have a question the net is where i get my info. Schools never gaurentee a job in anything, honestly from what ive read and experienced, most who go to savini\'s school don\'t get much farther than mold maker or floor sweeper, and that burns people out.So the dream dies and they have a nice school debt to pay. Then again, this could work for you, it could give you what you need to do it.
with the minimal experience i have in the field, MAKEUP FX is more like construction job than the glamour of hollywood, don\'t expect to get rich doing it . its a job , and its not an easy one. I don\'t mean to dash your dreams but its 100% true. Ive been there and ive seen how it is and it blows. ill stick to freelance student films and independants, its a shit load more fun and people actualy appreciate your hard work! so get some books, fire up the vcr and start cooking up some awesome stuff man! let this board and other "monster" boards be your teacher, let us critique and give advice on your work, who better than us fx horror sci\fi freeks? we are demanding and want it right lol!..................good luck bro!