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Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 6: Sculpting the Femme Fatale (Parental Advisory)
Sculpture with John Brown Vol 5
by John Brown. Inside Sculpting the Femme Fatale, John demonstrates how to sculpt the fantasy oriented, sexy, dangerous female character. Beginning with a concept sketch and an understanding of gesture and balance, students will quickly learn the essentials of female anatomy through a comparative study using a live female model. Students will also learn the seven major differences between the female and male figures. John also meticulously covers sculpting form fitting clothing and accessories like boots and helmets. What makes this sculpture training DVD unique is its results-oriented theories and techniques that teach students how to analyze the body’s forms properly, and to see and correct their own mistakes. By gaining a sharper eye, students will become equipped to extrapolate the figure’s forms with respect to the rudiments and fundamentals of anatomy, enhancing their ability to design and develop their own sense of style. 2 hours of lecture DVD format Format: DVD (2 hours) Click here for more info.
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Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 1: The Character Armature
Sculpture with John Brown Vol 1
by John Brown. The Armature is the aluminum skeleton underneath a clay sculpture. It not only supports the sculpture, but also contains valuable proportional measurements. More than just twisting wire, this method of making a telescoping armature teaches how to calculate and be exact, as well as how to plan and execute your creative ideas from their inception. Its rudimentary approach to advanced techniques ensures professional results from sculptors of all calibers. Learn how to determine scale and also where the sculpture will come apart for accessibility and molding. Format: DVD/DVD-ROM Click here for more info.
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41280001
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Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 2: The Character Maquette
Sculpture with John Brown Vol 2
by John Brown. Sculpting the maquette (small model) develops not only good technique, but also provides the artist with an understanding of the workflow of a sculpture, ensuring quality and efficiency. Beginning with a clean armature, this lecture takes the student through the entire process of realizing a finished piece. Its rudimentary approach to advanced techniques ensures professional results from sculptors of all calibers. Complete with narrative theory and practical application, it offers an in depth look at the As, Bs & Cs of the preliminary, intermediary & post sculpture process. Format: DVD/DVD-ROM Click here for more info.
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41280002
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Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 3: Sculpting Detail Character Head
Sculpture with John Brown Vol 3
by John Brown. This lecture introduces the student to sculpting the full-scale head with an emphasis on detail. Beginning with a 1/3 scale concept maquette, this DVD teaches how to scale up off of a design and build a full scale sculpture from scratch. Sculpting of the facial features is emphasized, with a focus on secondary & tertiary form, including step-by-step techniques used to create wrinkles, skin texture, pores, veins - all the essential components of sculpting realism. The lecture also addresses the important considerations when sculpting for digitization. Every phase of sculpting the head is demonstrated including armature construction, initial block-in, facial features, ears, horns and surface details. Format: DVD Click here for more info.
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Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 4: Molding and Casting the Character Head
Sculpture with John Brown Vol 4
by John Brown. Molding & Casting the Head' picks up where 'Sculpting the Detailed Character Head' left off. Beginning with the sculpture, this four hour lecture takes the student through preparing the sculpture to be molded, right up to pulling a plaster cast out of the mold. Through a step-by-step process, students will learn a variety of mold making techniques, how to break the sculpture up for individual molding, how to make a flexible silicone Matrix mold, and then on to producing a casting of the sculpture. All while being exposed to the special materials and tricks of this trade. Students will also learn how to avoid the practical pitfalls associated with this kind of work, walking away with a solid foundation for molding & casting their own projects. Format: DVD Click here for more info.
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41280004
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Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 5: Molding and Casting the Maquette
Sculpture with John Brown Vol 5
by John Brown. Molding and Casting the Maquette' picks up where 'Sculpture 2, 'Character Maquettes' left off. Beginning with the sculpture, this four hour lecture takes the student through preparing the sculpture to be molded, by first cutting the sculpture into separate pieces, right up to pulling plastic casts out of the silicone flexible molds and assembling them. Through an intricately detailed step-by-step process, students will learn how to make a flexible silicone Matrix mold, individual box molds and then how to produce plastic castings of all the sculpture parts. From there it illustrates assembly techniques, covering seaming and patching of the plastic parts, then moves on to priming and getting the student ready for painting and finishing their project, all while exposing the viewer to the special materials and tricks of this trade. Students will also learn how to avoid the practical pitfalls associated with this kind of work, walking away with a solid foundation for molding and casting their own projects. Formats: Two DVDs (4 hours) Click here for more info.
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