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Nightmare Effects: The Evolution of a Horrifying Character Mask

Nightmare Effects: The Evolution of a Horrifying Character Mask

By Rachel Dagdagan

Rachel Dagdagan

A designer and maker since the little years, Rachel designs for film and commercial projects through her Oakland-based "The Gnome Studio," while regularly collaborating with special makeup effects group Pandora FX. Reach her on Twitter @thegnomestudio

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Learn how Oakland, California-based Pandora FX special effects brought the stuff of nightmares to life for a short indie horror film.

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Inside Blade Runner’s Model Shop

Inside Blade Runner’s Model Shop

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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This weekend, I happened upon the recent re-release trailer for Blade Runner (The Final Cut). The Final Cut version of the film, the only one where director Ridley Scott had full artistic control, was first released in 2007, but this spring, theaters started showing it again and this new trailer was put together for that […]

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