Oh the Monster I have made!
Hello everyone this is the final update! The monster is finally finished! I could have spent another year re-visiting perfecting this project but I simply do not have that time. Tomorrow I leave to serve a two year service mission for my church in Puebla, Mexico!! I am so excited to serve.
I want to thank everyone who contributed and supported me in this project. I accomplished what I wanted. Not only did this project teach me so much about the art and myself, but it also impressed the owner of Spectral Motion Studios, a professional creature effects studio. I am honored to say that I spent the last few months working at Spectral Motion working on their legitimate projects! I wish I could speak more about what I did there, but I signed a thick stack of confidentiality agreements. It was one of the best opportunities in my life!
Here are a few final pictures of the photo-shoot I did with one of my best buds, David Talley. He is super talented and we have a blast working together. Look him up on flickr, he is spectacular!
Thank you everyone for all of your support and help!
Derek Tonks
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Funding period
Dec 27, 2010 -
Jan 21, 2011
(25 days)
- First created · 0 backed
- Elder Derek Tonks 585 friends
- Website: dtonksstudios.weebly.com
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Your name will be acknowledged as a sponsor on the test reel promotional video of the creature once it is finished.
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Acknowledgment reward & a handwritten thank you note on a 4x6 progress photo of the creature of your choosing.
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A Decal sticker of the creature AS WELL AS PREVIOUS GIFTS.
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A hand sculpted 3D key chain of the creature's head cast in metal AS WELL AS PREVIOUS GIFTS.
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A DVD (American format) that contains five exclusive video tutorials of different processes and my personal techniques used to create the monster (Fiberglass molds, foam latex, painting with an airbrush, life-casting, general assembly) AS WELL AS PREVIOUS GIFTS.
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A T-shirt with a picture of the creature, the creature's name, and my logo on the back AS WELL AS PREVIOUS GIFTS.
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A signed 18"x20" copy of my drawn color conception of the creature AS WELL AS PREVIOUS GIFTS.
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A hand painted 6" mini-bust of the creature cast in resin AS WELL AS PREVIOUS GIFTS.
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A limited number set of full-size foam latex hands (Hollow so potentially wearable) cast out of the actual mold which will be painted, numbered in order your pledge was received, and signed by me(mechanical fittings not included) AS WELL AS PREVIOUS GIFTS.
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A full size creature head (Hollow so potentially wearable) cast out of the actual mold which will be painted, numbered in order your pledge was received, and signed on the inside by me. (It will not be fitted with animatronics) AS WELL AS A THANK YOU NOTE AND THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT GIFT (NOTE: only 6 TOTAL heads available)
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Full size head (as described above) with acknowledgment gift, thank you note, all photo gifts and the key chain gift. (NOTE: only 6 TOTAL heads available)
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One of EVERY gift. (NOTE: Limited number of Mini-busts, Heads, and Hands)
Comments
Creator Ilena Finocchi-Wilson on August 18, 2012
Congratulations on your project - but wondering if you will be honoring your pledge gifts???
Creator Megan Paige on August 18, 2012
That is amazing! It's been a privilege helping and watching this project come to life. Congratulations Derek, and have a wonderful time in Mexico!
Creator T Kap on August 13, 2012
Awesome! Safe travels and the best of luck in your future. Your dad would be so proud!
Creator Tommy Thompson on August 13, 2012
It looks great man. I don't mean to be a party pooper, but can we still expect the gifts for donating....or no?
Creator Lars Hasselblad Torres on August 13, 2012
Derek, congratulations! It has been a thrill to follow along with you - thank you. And safe travels, have an excellent service trip in Mexico.
Respect, Lars