Blue Realm Studios

Behind the scenes – Halo 4 Commissioning

Devin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:02:56 +0000

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Halo 4 Master Chief

Devin — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:33:19 +0000

Halo 4 Master Chief
From the imagination of 343 Industries, comes a new look at the HALO series. You might recognize this character with a few new modifications. This costume was hand crafted by the team at Blue Realm Studios for the E3 2012.

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Live Action Goodness.. He’s Here!

Devin — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:27:08 +0000

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.

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Live Action Halo 4 Master Chief

Devin — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:17:32 +0000

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.

Thanks to 343 Industries and 215McCann we were commissioned to develop a live action version of the new Halo 4 Master Chief. This was a labor of love for all of us who worked on it. The project took about 6 Weeks of intense sessions in the shop to get this bad boy ready for E3 2012.

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Did Felicia Day Say We are Hotter than Firemen????

Devin — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:45:06 +0000

A behind the scenes look at the Halo Master Chief Suits from Season 5.

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HaloFest GOODNESS!

Devin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:04:22 +0000

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SFX Education – How do we get one?

Devin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:19:42 +0000

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 and a bad one is in the details. Other than clay I suggest you put your money into books and classes first.

A good resource like the 405^th.com and therpf.com but for SFX stuff is http://www.theeffectslab.com/

Books you’ll want to own are

http://www.amazon.com/Prop-Builders-Molding-Casting-Handbook/dp/1558701281/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1321371103&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/AVP-Alien-Predator-Creature-Effects/dp/B005EP2FUO/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1321371120&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Special-Makeup-Effects-Stage-Screen/dp/0240809963/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1321371188&sr=1-1

Watch the TV show faceoff if you haven’t already

http://www.syfy.com/faceoff

Supplies

http://www.monstermakers.com/

DVD’s

http://www.monstermakers.com/category/special-effects-how-to-dvds/

Learn From the Pro’s:

Basic Course: http://www.dicksmithmake-up.com/newcourse.htm
(A MUST HAVE FOR SFX)

Opening soon: http://www.stanwinstonschool.com/
(A MUST HAVE FOR SFX AND PROP)

Too Much Epicness Makes My Eyes Hurt!

Devin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:06:41 +0000

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/

Watch Hercules Get a Proper Beat Down by The Chiefs

Devin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:19:46 +0000

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.

EPIC PUNCH! Master Chief tags Hercules… IN THA FACE!

Devin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:55:52 +0000

Yup, That’s an Evil Master Chief Punching Hercules at a House Party

The latest episode of The Guild is a universe of geeky stars, with Dollhouse‘s Eliza Dushku, Chuck‘s Zach Levi, Colin Ferguson from Eureka, and more join Felicia Day at a party where evil Master Chiefs punch Kevin “Hercules” Sorbo in the kisser.

Why? I have no idea! I’m not caught up on The Guild. But I have a feeling you’ll tell me. Episode 8 should be online, like, any time now. (I thought they went up at midnight?)

Watch The Guild [WatchTheGuild.com]

Original Post: http://kotaku.com/the-guild/