Check out our latest project featuring never-before-seen live action footage of Master Chief. This was a labor of love for all involved. I have to say I’m pretty proud of my team right now. BIG thanks to 343 and 215MCCann for this opportunity.

Halo 4 Master Chief Hits the Scene!
Well if you are wondering what we’ve been working on for the past few months here it is. Check out the brand spanking new Halo 4 Master Chief.
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A behind the scenes look at the Halo Master Chief Suits from Season 5.

MONSTER SQUAD – STAN WINSTON STUDIOS  Check out some cool behind the scenes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOMQfGueX44

Although slightly different from Prop Building SFX is another realm of the practical effects. If anything it still remains a true art form. It’s not as easy to rapid prototype a custom old hag face appliance. So it’s left up to the boys and girls with real sculpting talent to take on the task. I’ve been focusing most of my education on the prop building side of things, but as I do my research through history I find that the masters of the industry are knowledgeable in both the makeup world as well as the prop world. So as I further my knowledge I’d thought I’d document some of my findings.
If your focus is on SFX and Makeup then you will need to become a master sculptor. So if you haven’t already you need to get you some clay and just start sculpting. You’ll need to learn muscle structure, bone structure, and anatomy. The difference between a good appliance (more…)

A picture is worth a thousand words… this one is worth way more! Check out who the Chief’s got to man handle in The Guild Episode 11 – Costume Contest. Visit www.watchtheguild.com to watch the full episode. Oh did I mention this scene was shot in Greg Aronowitz’s prop shop? If you don’t know who Greg is you need to.. He is one of the most talented professional prop makers I’ve ever seen. Be sure to check out Greg’s blog over at http://barnyardfx.blogspot.com/

If you’re a guild fan your going to love episode 8 of season 5 “Social Traumas”. A couple of Master Chiefs return to the scene courteous of Blue Realm Studios and give Kevin Sorbo a proper beat down. Visit www.watchtheguild.com to watch the full episode and check out some new faces I think you’ll recognize.

If you’re a guild fan your going to love episode 6 of season 5 “Revolving Doors”. A couple of new characters return to the scene courteous of Blue Realm Studios. Visit www.watchtheguild.com to watch the full episode and check out some new faces I think you’ll recognize.