Sculpture

Thank You

August 10, 2011

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Kid’s TV

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Theme Parks

August 8, 2011

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Commercials

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Creature Features

August 8, 2011

Alien Covenant Aquaman Rogue George of the Jungle 2 Babe Pitch Black Peter Pan Racing Stripes TERRA NOVA ALICE THE ELEPHANT SCOOBY DOO NARNIA VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER THE HOST SIEGFRIED NIM’S ISLAND CROCODILE DUNDEE IN LA KOMODO INSPECTOR GADGET 2 MEGALANIA OCEANS

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Past Projects

August 6, 2011

1959 Born 18/12/1959 Age 14 decided after viewing ‘King Kong’ to make creatures for the movies 1978 September: Commenced career at props company ‘Animads’, Sydney 1979 April: Started own business ‘FX Associates’. Assisted David Pride build Australia’s first motion control camera system 1980 February: ‘Mad Max 2’ Feature directed by George Miller – props assistant Various props for TV commercials October: ‘The Return of Captain Invincible’ Feature directed by Phillipe Mora – assistant models and props maker 1981 February: Formed own company The Modelshop P/L Various props for TV commercials 1982 February: ‘Stanley’ Feature directed by Igor Auzins – props…

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Blog

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Workshops

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Student Information

August 6, 2011

Here are some basic tips for the beginner Always work in a well ventilated area. If you want to pursue this as a career remember that long-term exposure to chemicals is what you must protect yourself against. Peak summer and winter temperatures will change the setting conditions for all of your materials. The optimum ambient temperature for most materials is between 22°C-28°C. Keep a good record of all your experiments with different materials. Every material is different and it is easier to look-up the catalyst ratios of various materials in a book than to try and remember all of them.…

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Awards

August 6, 2011

2011 Kid’s Choice Award Winner for ‘Rising Tide’ 2010 Creatures on Tour Monthly Winner  – August 2010 Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards  ‘Tourism, Hospitality & Events’ 2007 John appointed Queensland’s first Smart State Creative Arts ambassador Winner of the AFI award for Visual Effects for the film ‘Rogue’ 2006 Kinetone Award for outstanding contribution to the Queensland film and television industry 2003 Winner ‘Arts & Entertainment’ Gold Coast Regional Export Awards October 2003 Winner ‘Manufacturing & Construction’ Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards 1995 Visual Effects Academy Award Winner for ‘Babe’ 1995 BAFTA Award Nominee for Best Achievement in Special Effects for ‘Babe’ BABE:…

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