Portable Fog Machines for Propmaking and Photography!

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Want to add fog or fake smoke to your projects? We round up several off-the-shelf ways to add haze or a whispy smoke effect to your photography and prop or costume builds, including two battery-powered devices. Norm tests and compares the MicroFogger 3 Lite with the upcoming Smoke Genie, and then puts them to good use in a figure photo shoot. These compact and portable fog machines generate an impressive output for their size!

KamuiCosplay’s guide to making a DIY fog machine, MicroFogger 3 Lite, Smoke Genie, Atmosphere Aerosol, Ultrasonic mist maker.

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Adam’s Lifecasts Collection!

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Adam brings out his collection of lifecasts (of himself!) that have been used over the years for makeup effects, costume fittings, and other art projects. These perfect copies of Adam at different ages make up a tangible and surreal archive of his likeness–looking into the eyes of each is like staring directly into the past! Watch this episode in VR with Oculus TV!

Tippett Studio Tour: Starship Troopers, Jurassic Park, and Robocop

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Legendary special effects animator Phil Tippett gives Will and Norm a tour of his studio, sharing behind-the-scenes stories of a few iconic props and creatures from Starship Troopers, Jurassic Park, and Robocop. Plus, Norm fulfills a lifelong dream for only $5.