Barney Burman
Barney Burman special effects makeup master and all around gore guru recently took a few moments to answer some GoreMaster questions. As the son of famed makeup artist Tom Burman, Barney has worked to create his own identity in the field. Burman is a founding member of The Proteus Make-up FX Team (formerly Proteus FX) studio. As the artistic director and lead make-up artist of Proteus FX, Burman has accumulated an impressive credits list that includes the TV series Alias, and such films as Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny (2006), Blades of Glory (2007), and Valkyrie (2008). Read on here...
Eryn Krueger Mekash
Makeup artist Eryn Krueger Mekash took some time out of her hectic film and television schedule to graciously answer some questions for GoreMaster. Some of Eryn's impressive list of credits include: Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996-2003), Letters From Iwo Jima (2006), Alpha dog (2006), Nip/Tuck TV series, and Prom Night (2008). She shares her story and how much the"old school" makeup effects influenced her decision to become a "killer" makeup artist. Read more here...
Datum3 Studios
GoreMaster caught up with animatronics and mechanical designer Scott Oshita for an in depth interview about his work in the special effects industry. Over the course of Mr. Oshita’s impressive 20 year career his list of film credits include Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), Species (1995), Mimic (1997), Godzilla (1998), Stuart Little (1999), Meet the Spartans (2008), Chronicles of Nardia: Prince Caspian (2008) and Bedtime Stories (2008) just to name a few!
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Matt Ficner Creepy Puppet Master
Mr. Matt Ficner of Matt Ficner Productions and Creepy Puppet Project fame agreed to answer a few questions for GoreMaster. Mr. Ficner is a multi talented designer, creature creator, and puppeteer. In 2007, he created the "Creepy Puppet Project" having been a long time fan of action and horror films. Mr. Ficner wanted to prove that puppets can be more than "just for kids". In our opinion he has done just that! Enjoy the following interview as we delve into the depths of creepy creatures and the things that make your hair stand on end...
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Kelcey Fry -- Professional Makeup Artist
GoreMaster recently had the wonderful opportunity to interview makeup artist Kelcey Fry. In her nearly 30 years in the profession, she has worked as an instructor for the Joe Blasco Professional Makeup Training Center, on films such as “Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”, “The Pirates of the Caribbean”, and on television series such as “The Riches”. Kelcey gives us some very useful insights into the profession and reflects on an incredible career! Read on here...
